At its Nov. 6 meeting that celebrate Board Appreciation Month, members of the Central High School District’s fine and performing arts department offered gifts of art and music.

Led by Director Cheryl Fontana, students and staff presented artwork and offered a vocal performance that reflects this year’s theme, one of creating a community of kindness and acceptance. It is based off the children’s book, “Bitsy Bat” by Kaz Windness.

“Our eight board members combine for over 90 years of supporting Bellmore and Merrick schools,” Superintendent Michael Harrington noted at the board meeting. “They give everything they have selflessly so that our kids have the best educational experience that they can have.”

Art clubs from Grand and Merrick Avenue Middle Schools led by Heather Corderia, Alannah Belmonte and Nicholas Giordano, collaborated to create a collage, drawing inspiration upon the book, “Bitzy Bat.”

Students from the PREP Academy, led by Arianna Parland, a leave-replacement for Heather Lohr, also created a large piece of artwork that served as a roadmap to their success as students. A postcard-sized version was also gifted to the board.

Amanda Cantwell also led the select vocal group Grand Voices in a performance of “Hold Onto Me.”

Click here to view the Art, Music Highlight Board Appreciation Month slideshow.

Date Added: 11/8/2024