For the third year in a row, the Merrick Avenue Middle School community is installing a Flag Field of Honor Nov. 2-Dec. 8 to recognize veterans and active military members.

The flag fundraiser will be held in conjunction with students and staff from Calhoun High School, and will benefit Honor Flight Long Island and the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

For more information on how to sponsor a flag, contact Jessica Mack at Jessimack@gmail.com or Joshua Mack at Joshuaemack@gmail.com.

Date Added: 10/2/2024

After receiving a mini grant for a science project during the 2023-24 school year, then seventh graders at Grand Avenue Middle School worked on a Butterfly Grow and Release program. 

Under the guidance of their teachers, students spent weeks nurturing caterpillars through their life cycles in a unit lesson that culminated with a butterfly release in June 2024.  

The final stage of the grant was the creation of a mural, which was designed by science teacher Lisa Marino. 

“The mural compliments both the environmental efforts of our school to support biodiversity as well as encourage students to reflect upon what inspires them in their lives,” added Marino.“Many similar murals exist around the world and have become quite popular as they provide people an opportunity to become a living work of art by stepping into the wings and snapping a photo.” 

Science Chairperson Heather Bizewski assisted in coordinating the program and called Marino’s work a ‘magnificent masterpiece.’ 

“This butterfly garden has been designated a Monarch Waystation and will make a wonderful temporary home for butterflies as they complete their migrations,” added Bizewski. “We look forward to this becoming an annual event.”

Click here to view the Butterfly Mural Gets Its Wings at Grand Avenue slideshow.

Date Added: 10/2/2024

 

Calhoun High School celebrated their homecoming weekend with a 39-13 victory over Jericho High School during the Sept. 21 football game. 

Annual traditions of hallway decorating, a pep rally and Colt Fest were all part of the week-long celebration. A new tradition involving the cheer squads and footballs teams was also created.  

Jack Messinger sang the Star-Spangled Banner and the Calhoun Rock Band, led by Ed Tumminelli, offered musical interludes and a rocking halftime performance. 

The kickline and cheerleading squads performed at halftime as well, pepping up the crowd. 

Seniors Sammy Chaiken and Carter Tenenbaum were crowned homecoming king and queen, respectively. 

Click here to view the Calhoun Celebrates Homecoming slideshow.

Date Added: 9/26/2024

Mepham High School celebrated their homecoming weekend with a 20-0 victory over Levittown’s MacArthur High School during the Sept. 14 football game.

Annual traditions of hallway decorating, a pep rally and Pirate Festival were all part of the week-long celebration.

At the game, performances included social studies teacher Chris Patten on the bagpipes, Alana Muniz who sang the Star-Spangled Banner and the Mepham Bands, led by Anthony Brandofino.

The kickline and cheerleading squad performed at halftime as well, pepping up the crowd. Students Andrew Rispoli and Robert Fekete took on Pirate mascot duties, amping up the crowds throughout the game. Students packed the new Pirate Cove area in the stands.

The homecoming court was celebrated at halftime and included students Milan White, Xavier Sutherland, Jacob Sarduy, and Arisleiny Clase. Noah Mach and Maggie Fitzgerald were crowned Homecoming king and queen, respectively.

The kickline and cheerleading squad performed energetic routines at halftime as well. Students Andrew Rispoli and Robert Fekete took on Pirate mascot duties, amping up the crowds throughout the game. Students also packed the new Pirate Cove area in the stands.

Click here to view the Mepham Celebrates Homecoming slideshow.

Date Added: 9/16/2024