Merrick School District

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About Us

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 30, 2026

Birch Fifth Graders Explore New Tower Garden

Fifth graders in Alyssa Pikowsky, Jessica Giovino, and Debra Vernice’s classes at Birch are getting their hands dirty.

April 27, 2026

Merrick Budget Newsletter 2026

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.

April 22, 2026

Merrick Named a Best Community for Music Education

The Merrick School District has once again been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education.

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Our Schools

The first public school in Merrick, founded in 1901, was a one-room building which housed 38 students and one teacher. The district now consists of three elementary schools with a total enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. Children receive their secondary education in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, which serves the communities of Merrick, North Merrick, Bellmore and North Bellmore. Two members of the Merrick Board of Education serve on the Central High School District Board.

Beginnings of a Bright Future