Tisco, also known as International Surgacath Company Incorporated, is a medical supplies and equipment wholesale company based in Merrick. It has been in operation for almost 40 years and can be contacted regarding any shipment to a hospital, dental office or medical office.
Armond Cement Contracting is a local contracting firm that handles mixing and pouring concrete for new construction. Armond Cement also provides concrete specialists for construction sites. The offices of Armond Cement Contracting are located at 1808 Alice St., between Montauk Avenue and Beach Drive.
The Bellmore-Merrick district serves students in the Merrick, North Merrick, Bellmore and North Bellmore communities. It was first established in 1934, and the current name was adopted in 1973.
Students complete their grades K-6 education in the four elementary school districts before attending Grand Avenue or Merrick Avenue Middle School. From there, it's on to Calhoun, Bellmore JFK or Mepham High Schools. The district also offers the Meadowbrook Alternative Program, geared toward students who have a difficult time succeeding in a large traditional school setting.
Advance placement courses are offered in every academic area, and gifted students may take part in the interdisciplinary Honors Program. A wide range of electives are available to students, as well. SmartBoard technology is available in most classrooms.
Programs that are offered to high school students include: Project Lead the Way, Senior Experience and Virtual Enterprise. Each high school has a Sports Boosters Club, PTA and there is a district drama program. Nearly 6,100 students attend the various schools in the district. The superintendent of schools is Dr. Henry Kiernan, and Nina Lanci is the president of the board of education.
This family owned and operated auto body shop has been at this location for 30 years. The shop specializes in body shop and collision damage.
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District was established on November 1, 1934, by the States Commissioner of Education. The district was known as C.H.S.D. 3 until May 1973, when it adopted the name reflecting its geographic location, a change that was required of all districts by the State Education Department.
The district comprises the Meadowbrook Alternative Program, Merrick Avenue Middle School, Grand Avenue Middle School, Sanford H. Calhoun High School, John F. Kennedy High School and Mepham High School.
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District serves more than 6,000 students from the Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick and North Merrick Elementary School Districts.
Dr. Henry Kiernan serves as the superintendent of schools.
The North Merrick Public Library initially opened as a storefront on Dec. 5, 1965 and opened at its current location on Oct. 3, 1966. The library has more than 90,000 items available for loan and offers many databases and services online. Programs are offered for children, young adults and adults.
Online services: Live homework help from a tutor, live librarian 24/7, downloadable audio books, databases (newspapers. magazines, reference sources, etc.)
Tom Witt is the library director.
The district consists of three elementary schools: Camp Avenue, Harold D. Fayette and Old Mill Road. Graduates then move to the middle and high schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. The administrative office is located adjacent to Fayette.
Originally known as district number 29, it was established in 1921. The current name was adopted in 1972. Each school has a PTA and offers ESL along with psychological and social work services. The WINGS program is available for gifted students.
For a minimal fee, there is a summer recreation program, held on site at the schools. The district uses the Connect-ED system to alert parents in case of emergency. The superintendent is David Feller.