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North Bellmore School District

Inspiring Confident, Passionate Learners

June 12, 2026

Red, White and Blue field day fun at Martin Avenue

Students running through obstacle course.

The upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States was the theme for this year’s field day at Martin Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District. Paying tribute to the nation’s milestone was fitting at an event that is a year-end tradition across America’s schools.    

The morning began with sixth grader Rachel Padilla singing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Students and staff wore their “Martin Avenue Field Day – USA 250” shirts that were provided by the PTA.  

Out on the field, students rotated through different stations and enjoyed activities that are field day staples like the sack race and tug-of-war. All of the events had patriotic names. Basketball was the All-American Hoop, a water relay race was the Lewis & Clark Expedition, a cup-stacking competition was the Skyscraper Build and a water balloon throw was the Tea Party Toss.   

As is a Martin Avenue tradition, sixth graders stepped up as leaders and helped run the events. The PTA also provided a pizza lunch and watermelon slices. 

A young girl with a joyful expression runs in a field, holding a yellow toy.   Children in blue shirts participate in an outdoor field day event with various stations.   A group of children and adults gather around a table with watermelon slices.   Student hula hooping outside on grass.   Children play basketball on an outdoor court with a hoop and a ball in mid-air.   A young boy in a red shirt bounces on a large blue exercise ball during an outdoor event.   A group of children in red shirts and shorts stand in a line outdoors, facing a man.   A group of young people in matching maroon t-shirts stand together outdoors on a grassy area.   A group of children in matching t-shirts pose for a photo in front of an American flag banner at a baseball field.