Office of Superintendent

Ms. Diana Ketcham
Superintendent of Schools
Phone: 516-992-7240
Email: dketcham@merrick.k12.ny.us

Dear Merrick Community, 

It is an honor to serve as your new Superintendent of Schools. Although my official start date was July 1, I had the pleasure of visiting our schools and meeting many of our students, staff, and community members during the month of June. With each passing day, I continue to learn more about our exceptional programs, strong partnerships, and the people who make Merrick such a special place.

Summer is a busy and productive time in our district. Lakeside Elementary School is currently hosting both our Summer Recreation and Extended School Year programs. Planning for September is already well underway, and it is truly a team effort. Our administrators and office staff are hard at work preparing for the start of the 2025–26 school year, while our facilities and grounds crews are making sure our buildings are ready to welcome students and staff.

Several capital projects are also in progress. We’re completing work on new ceilings, masonry, and roofing at Chatterton. Birch School is seeing exciting upgrades as well, including a new playground and fresh asphalt. These improvements would not be possible without the careful planning and collaboration of our dedicated administrators and staff. I’m deeply grateful for their commitment and tireless efforts.

If we haven’t had the opportunity to meet, I look forward to connecting with you in the near future. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to sharing more updates as we count down to the start of the school year.

Wishing you a joyful and relaxing remainder of the summer.

Sincerely,

Diana Ketcham 

Superintendent of Schools 

dketcham@merrick.k12.ny.us