Across Bellmore and Merrick, students in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, and the hamlets’ four elementary districts, headed back to class on Sept. 5.
It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the districts welcomed them back with open arms. The students were eager to meet their new teachers, and see their friends.
Whether it was a student’s first day in a universal Pre-K program, or their first day of senior year at Calhoun, Mepham or Kennedy High School, there was sure a lot to smile about.
— Jordan Vallone