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Welcome to the Fine & Performing Arts webpage
The Arts are an essential part of The Bellmore-Merrick CHSD as they give our students a unique means of expression, capturing their passions and emotions, and allowing them to explore new ideas, subject matter, and cultures. The Arts education in our district not only enhances students' understanding of the world around them, but it also broadens their perspective on traditional academics. Participation in our arts programs enhances self-esteem, builds self-discipline, fosters creativity, and reinforces societal values such as cooperation, commitment, and working towards a common goal.
It is our mission to provide an opportunity for all students to participate in the arts, whether it be through our wide variety of course offerings or involvement in the countless extracurricular activities our schools provide.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are excited to announce the Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts winners for 2026!
The Cultural Arts Foundation is a community-based organization, now in its 47th year, which encourages and supports our student musicians, artists and theatrical performers.
8th and 12th graders are nominated by their teachers to submit an audition/portfolio, and the winners are selected by the committee at the end of the year.
Click here to view all of our recipients’ performances and portfolios - 2026 CULTURAL ARTS WINNERSCALHOUN HS
Fine Arts
- Amelia Mantone — Drawing & Painting
- Nathan Mathew — Architecture
- Matthew Zafonte — Sculpture
Dramatic Arts
- Carlos Miranda Perez
Music
- Addison Kelson — Vocal Music
- Salvatore Finelli — Instrumental Music: Band
- Selana Zheng — Instrumental Music: Orchestra
KENNEDY HS
Fine Arts
- Madeline Hyman — Photography
- Daniella Tejada — Mixed Media
Dramatic Arts
- Matthew Klein
Music
- Samuel Klein — Instrumental Music: Orchestra
- Mikella Rahim — Vocal Music
MEPHAM
Fine Arts
- Samantha Balnis — Sculpture
- Elaine Li — Drawing & Painting
- Kylie McElwee — Mixed Media
Dramatic Arts
- Gianna Commisso
Music
- Samantha DiFranco — Vocal Music
- Christopher Dang — Instrumental Music: Band
GRAND AVE
Fine Arts
- Amber Kaur — Digital Art
- Margarita Miller — Drawing & Painting
Music
- Colin McGovern — Instrumental Music: Band
- Lucas Wu — Instrumental Music: Orchestra
- Shira Rosen — Vocal Music
MERRICK AVE
Fine Arts
- Zhengyilan Fang — Drawing & Painting
- Brianna Rocamora — Digital Art
Music
- Eli Porter — Instrumental Music: Band
- Nolan Auyeung — Instrumental Music: Orchestra
- Evelyn Sherer — Vocal Music
Fine & Performing Arts Links
Director of Fine & Performing Arts and Adult Education
Cheryl Fontana
Brookside Administrative Offices
1260 Meadowbrook Rd.
Merrick, NY 11566
516-992-1044
cfontana@bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us
Department Leadership
| Cheryl Fontana | Director |
| Dan Jantzen | Kennedy |
| Andrew Del Rosario | Mepham |
| Mike Hughes | Calhoun |
| Christopher Riccardi | Grand Avenue |
| Nathalie Job | Merrick Avenue |