April 24, 2026
Birch Fifth-Graders Tackle Avalanche Engineering Challenge
Fifth-grade students in Birch School’s Science Enrichment program recently took part in an engaging avalanche engineering challenge.
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The Merrick Union Free School District will provide students with the opportunity to maximize their potential and to become lifelong learners, independent problem solvers, and responsible citizens by working with all members of the Merrick community to create learning environments that support students social, emotional, and academic needs.
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April 24, 2026
Fifth-grade students in Birch School’s Science Enrichment program recently took part in an engaging avalanche engineering challenge.
April 22, 2026
The Merrick School District has once again been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education.
April 22, 2026
First grade authors from Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. Zaita’s classes at Chatterton celebrated their topic books by reading them aloud to their kindergarten buddies in Ms. Kalos and Dr. Green’s classes.
April 20, 2026
Sixth graders at Birch School took on the 2026 Engineering Challenge with creativity, teamwork, and determination, designing and building their own ball runs.
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