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Students had a ball at Old Mill Road Elementary School’s Winterfest on Saturday, which was a fundraiser for the PTA.

Old Mill students have a blast at Winterfest

Students at Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick had a chance to stretch their legs and have a ball while also raising funds for the PTA during Winterfest at the school on Jan. 21. Kids engaged in all sorts of crafts, games and sports during the daylong event, which gave children a little respite from the cold and snow outside. There was even a tennis court set up in the gymnasium. more

1/23/12

At Fayette Elementary School in North Merrick, asbestos tiles would be replaced if the capital projects referendum passes.

N. Merrick gears up for $1.2M capital projects vote

The North Merrick School District will hold a facilities referendum on Monday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Fayette Elementary School, giving the North Merrick community the opportunity to vote on the expenditure of $1.2 million of a $1.4 million capital reserve fund to make repairs at Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Fayette elementary schools. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 12/2/11

If the community approves the referendum, Fayette Elementary School’s floors will be repaired, with asbestos tiles removed.

N. Merrick gears up for $1.2M capital projects vote

The North Merrick School District will hold a facilities referendum on Monday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Fayette Elementary School, giving the North Merrick community the opportunity to vote on the expenditure of $1.2 million of a $1.4 million capital reserve fund to make repairs at Camp Avenue, Old Mill Road and Fayette elementary schools. more

David Weingrad | 12/2/11

North Merrick Superintendent David Feller sat recently with Jim Saitta, the director of school facilities, in the newly constructed patio inside the Dr. June Irvin Memorial Courtyard.

N. Merrick district dedicates school courtyard to former superintendent

With her office window overlooking the courtyard in the center of Old Mill Road Elementary School, former North Merrick superintendent Dr. June Irvin often found herself staring into it. In fact, she loved the courtyard so much that she would often eat her lunch there, and sometimes her husband, Bill, himself a superintendent, would join her in the courtyard, where the two would talk about their days after school. more

By David Weingrad | 9/14/11

Old Mill Road school hosts 9/11 ceremony

Most elementary school students were too young to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In fact, many weren’t even born yet. more

David Weingrad | 9/11/11

Old Mill Road sixth-grader Julia Losner, third from left, middle row, performed at Carnegie Hall this past weekend.

Old Mill Road student performs at Carnegie Hall

Julia Losner, a sixth-grader at Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick, performed at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 as part of the children’s chorus with the New York … more

By David Weingrad | 12/13/10

Erin Farkas and Kristen Rivas enjoyed some cotton candy at the Old Mill Road Elementary School Fall Festival.

Old Mill School celebrates fall

Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick recently held its annual Fall Festival, at which students met in the back of the school for treats, games and the opportunity to show off their Halloween costumes. more

David Weingrad | 11/12/10

Third-graders Julia Seaman, left, and Susanna Whalen, right, showed off their balloon animals.

Old Mill Road School hosts back-to-school picnic

Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick hosted its annual back-to-school picnic last week to welcome all students back for the new school year. more

9/30/10

Robin Campanelli and Theresa Jones are serving as Old Mill Road Elementary School's walking club chairwomen this year.

Old Mill Road Elementary students get walking

For the third straight year, Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick is sponsoring a walking club during lunch recess. more

9/30/10

Alexa Fronte, shown here with her teacher Ms. Uminski, is a winner of the annual Child Abuse Prevention Services’ annual poster contest.

Old Mill fourth-grader wins bully-prevention poster contest

Alexa Fronte, a fourth-grader at Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick, is among the winners in the 11th annual Child Abuse Prevention Services Bully Prevention Poster and Poetry Contest. More than 1,500 students from 57 Long Island schools submitted entries to the competition. The winning 12 posters and three poems will be featured in the 2010-11 CAPS School Year Calendar, to be distributed this fall. more

7/2/10