January 20, 2026

BrightMinds Sparkle at Merrick Avenue

Four students from Merrick Avenue Middle School have advanced to the final round of the SAAWA BrightMinds Sparkle Competition, a contest open to middle school students across Long Island. 

January 5, 2026

MAMS Word of Mouth Vocal Group Spreads Holiday Cheer

On Dec. 23, Merrick Avenue Middle School’s select vocal ensemble, Word of Mouth, under the direction of Dana Brandwein, went caroling to spread holiday cheer at Amber Court Assisted Living in Westbury

December 3, 2025

MAMS Student Leads Adaptive Wheelchair Basketball Lesson

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.