The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Meadowbrook Alternative Program hosted an interactive puppy yoga event for students in grades 9-12 on Dec. 9.

In an extraordinary display of leadership, resilience, and community education, eighth-grade student Austin Bird organized and led a two-day lesson on adaptive sports - specifically wheelchair basketball - on Nov. 24–25 at Merrick Avenue Middle School.

Leadership students, led by Brad Seidman, brought the Kennedy High School community together for an Academic Field Day on Nov. 25.

This Thanksgiving season, our Central High School District once again showed what it means to lead with heart.

Students brought the magic of the Thanksgiving Day Parade to Calhoun High School on Nov. 24.

Mepham High School held its annual Stairway Climb on Nov. 17 in honor of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This year’s Flag Field of Honor at Merrick Avenue Middle School raised more than $10,000 in support of several charitable organizations.

The Mepham High School Class of 2026 recently completed the installation of its 11th Annual Flag Field of Honor, a school tradition that honors service and community spirit.

Students from Calhoun High School visited Merrick Avenue Middle School on Oct. 24 for a day devoted to leadership, connection, and personal growth through a series of engaging and meaningful activities.

Kennedy High School welcomed elementary-age students and their families for its annual Safe Halloween celebration, a community favorite that brought festive fun, creativity, and school spirit to life in a secure setting.

Makayla Bowman, a Kennedy High School senior, has been named a semifinalist in the 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Schools throughout the Central High School District came together to celebrate Unity Day on Oct. 22, highlighting the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering kindness, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all students.

Students from the Grand Avenue Middle School Art Club recently had the opportunity to take their classroom learning beyond the school walls during a special visit to the Hofstra University Museum of Art.

Brad Seidman, a 22-year educator at Kennedy High School, was among the 26 educators recognized as a 2025 Long Island School Hero honoree.

Soraya Primavera, a senior at Calhoun High School recently had her artwork selected for the 2025 AP Art and Design Exhibit.

At the Oct. 8 Board of Education meeting, student representatives from the Central High School District’s high schools and programs proudly represented their schools.