The district's eight-member Board of Education is composed of two representatives from each of the four component elementary districts' Boards. Many of them hold leadership positions in local, state and national professional organizations. The average Bellmore-Merrick teacher has completed graduate study beyond a master's degree. In addition to their commitment to academic achievement, our staff works to foster connections with students outside the classroom, through abundant extracurricular activities. The district has a strong commitment to fostering teachers' professional growth.
All nontenured teachers participate in the program.
Ninety-three percent of our students go on to college, and the Central High School district gives them strong academic preparation, based on a firm foundation of basic skills. The District's high school offerings include Advanced Placement courses in every academic area. Our students regularly earn honors through a variety of competitions and symposiums sponsored by local colleges and universities. Students can select from a wide range of electives in music and the fine arts. The Central High School District's art program enjoys an especially outstanding reputation, and members of the art faculty have distinguished themselves as both artists and teachers.