Merrick Schools are once again among 935 districts nationwide named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. 

The district was selected for the 11th year for its role in supporting music as part of a well-rounded education. Dr. Richard Nasto, the district’s music coordinator based in Chatterton School, said the recognition is an honor. 

“The key to a successful music program is having talented and passionate teachers, supportive parents and staff, and of course, dedicated students,” noted Dr. Nasto. “In Merrick, we are grateful to have all these components. The honor of earning the Best Communities for Music Education Award is a wonderful recognition of the team effort that we share with all stakeholders." 

This award program recognizes schools committed to ensuring music learning opportunities are available for every student and provides an example for other communities to follow. 

Date Added: 5/14/2025

Fifth graders worked hard this May, creating a Volume Zoo in their classrooms.

Students were challenged to create their own animal out of boxes and craft supplies, in turn, find the totalvolumeof their creation.

This fun activity incorporated math, science, and reading into a lesson.

Click here to view the Chatterton Fifth Graders Build Volume Zoo slideshow.

Date Added: 5/14/2025

The Birch School Drama Kids performed Bold Buccaneers on May 9, presented by Merrick SEPTA. 

Date Added: 5/13/2025

Three Chatterton students were recently selected as winners in the Town of Hempstead Recycling Poster Contest.

Alyssa G. (third place, upper grades), Mia Z. (second place, lower grades), and Andi R. (third place, lower grades) each won prizes and were honored at an April 25 ceremony at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick.

“This year’s contest received an incredible number of creative and thoughtful submissions from students across the town(ship), all aimed at raising awareness about the importance of recycling and sustainability,” noted Maureen Early, a lead community affairs specialist for Reworld, who helped sponsor the contest.

Magnetic replicas of their posters were placed on Town of Hempstead garbage trucks, so be on the lookout!

Date Added: 5/6/2025