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Scalesi said a teenager was struck by a car near the intersection of Newbridge Road and Kenneth Avenue on May 30.

As a longtime emergency medical technician, Bellmorite John Scalesi has seen his share of accidents. But, he said, he has seen one too many crashes on the stretch of Newbridge Road closest to Mepham … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/11/14

Last year, three Merrick Avenue Middle School students allegedly spread false rumors online that a lewd video contained images of a girl who attended Merrick elementary schools before moving to a private school in seventh grade, according to a lawsuit the girl’s parents filed against the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

Family sues Central over alleged cyber-bullying

The parents of a girl who is now in high school, and who never attended the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, are suing the district after a handful of Merrick Avenue Middle School students allegedly circulated a “lewd” video defaming the girl during the 2012-13 school year. more

By Brian Racow | 6/5/14

Anna and Emily Lawrence, 17, juniors at Kennedy High School in Bellmore, have organized an anti-texting-and-driving campaign that they’re calling STANDD-NY (Stop Texting and Driving-New York). Above, the twins in the Kennedy student parking lot.

Taking a STANDD against texting and driving

Anna and Emily Lawrence, 17-year-old twins who attend Kennedy High School in Bellmore, are alike is nearly every way. They certainly look alike. They’re also both leaders in the student government, … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/14

This year’s Mepham High School physics team, coached by Bill Leacock, left, included Chris Juchem, Brian Keohane, Matt Waldmann, Kevin Mendez and Jane Kogan.

Mepham physics team dominates Olympics

Mepham High School physics teams have ruled the annual Physics Olympics, sponsored by the Long Island Physics Teachers Association, for the past 15 years. But this year’s squad set a new school record. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/4/14

Calhoun student Dylan Drasin, 17, got airborne.

‘Challenge Day’ brings students together

Special-needs students from around Nassau County came last Wednesday to Calhoun High School for a field day centering on fun and engagement with mainstream students. more

5/28/14

North Merrick students worked on their math during a recent lesson.

‘Opt-outs’ in Merricks increase during math exams

Sometime between when third- to eighth-grade students took state English Language Arts tests at the beginning of April and when they took state math tests four weeks later, some Merrick and North Merrick parents decided that enough was enough. more

By Brian Racow | 5/23/14

Nora Sheppard, a Merrick Avenue Middle School science teacher, taught in her classroom Monday morning. She is one of 42 Long Island teachers whom the state has accepted into its new “Master Teacher” program.

Nora Sheppard, MAMS teacher, named one of state’s best

Nora Sheppard, a 20-year Merrick Avenue Middle School science teacher, is one of 319 New York teachers whom the state has accepted into its new “Master Teacher” program. more

By Brian Racow | 5/23/14

Danielle Novello, Alma Syla, Lauren Gochman and Jillian Wolfson performed a Chinese ribbon dance.

Kennedy celebrates world cultures

Kennedy High School senior Nicholas Braccio said he joined World Culture Club when he was a freshman because he wanted to meet new people. While the friendships he has made with diverse groups of … more

By Julie Mansmannn | 5/21/14

Mepham High School library media specialist Shari Stack was recognized as the 2013-14 Nassau BOCES School Library System’s School Librarian of the Year. She is pictured with Superintendent John DeTommaso, left, Principal Michael Harrington and English Chairwoman Marie Netto.

Mepham’s Shari Stack honored as "Librarian of the Year"

Shari Stack, a familiar face to students and teachers visiting the Mepham High School library, has been recognized as the 2013-14 Nassau BOCES School Library System’s School Librarian of the Year. more

5/21/14

Residents in the North Merrick School District voted at the Harold D. Fayette School on May 20.

All Bellmore-Merrick budgets pass

All Bellmore-Merrick school district budgets passed by wide margins on May 20. Here’s the breakdown: more

By Scott Brinton | 5/20/14

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