Students learning at early age about assigned roles of leadership Merrimac’s Student Lighthouse Team has developed leadership skills while committing to serve their school. Throughout the year, students work on school improvement and community service projects, […]
Andrew Nehl, a third grade student from Mrs. Atcosta’s class at Merrimac Elementary, was inspired by the Garden of Dreams Foundation and the differences it has made for children in need. He shared his idea […]
Chris Pendergast came to Merrimac along with Paul Weisman to celebrate the completion of the twentieth commemorative ALS Ride for Life. The group journeyed from Yankee Stadium – in memory of Lou Gehrig – and ended […]
Merrimac Elementary School is going green. Their school has a recycling program called “Kids Helping Kids.” Kids Helping Kids Recycling reduces the amount of waste entering landfills and teaches the importance of helping others. Due […]
Merrimac students recently had a special week during physical education classes. Merrimac has YOGARDIO—it is a combination of Yoga and Cardio in one great class. The program was developed by Danielle Gagnon, a third […]
This year Merrimac Elementary School’s Pick A Reading Partner (P.A.R.P.) program ran through the month of February. This program includes all grade levels and the requirements are that each student reads 15-30 minutes a day […]
Merrimac hosted its Leadership Day event on Tuesday. Educators from schools districts across Long Island toured the building and were amazed by the incredible student and staff work done to achieve “Lighthouse” status through the […]
Merrimac Elementary School recently hosted visitors from Japan named Kanae and Shiho, who were in town to learn about the Leader in Me program, which Merrimac is known for nationally thanks to its “Lighthouse School” […]