String students from North Bellmore’s five elementary schools came together for the annual District Orchestra Winter Concert on Dec. 8 at the Brookside School. Proud parents, siblings, teachers and administrators filled the auditorium to enjoy holiday and winter tunes. 

The young musicians learned the concert music together during early morning districtwide rehearsals over the last several months, as well as during their small-group lessons. The fifth grade ensemble was conducted by Patrice Ryan and the sixth grade group was led by Lisa Uckardes. Individual school winter concerts are also taking place throughout December. 

Date Added: 12/9/2025

JoAnn Belferder’s classroom was filled with energy for a lesson on that scientific concept on Nov. 20 at Newbridge Road Elementary School. Working in groups, students made rubber band racers that helped them understand the difference between potential and kinetic energy. 

The young scientists followed instructions to build the racers from two clear plastic cups and tops, along with paperclips, a pony bead, rubber band, straw and tape. They also need a pencil to help stretch the rubber band through two cups. When complete, they spun the straw to twist the rubber band, then put the racer on the floor and watched it move. 

After the contraptions were complete, the class came together to share the observations. They learned that potential energy was represented by the twisted rubber band, which became kinetic energy once the racer was free to move. Students also understood how it was essentially a simplistic version of a car engine. 

The science project fostered numerous skills including collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. While every student in each group was assigned a specific role, their racer build wouldn’t be successful without teamwork and efficient communication. 

Click here to view the Swift Scientists Explore Energy at Newbridge Road slideshow.

 

Date Added: 12/4/2025

 

The generosity of Newbridge Road School students will benefit local families for Thanksgiving. The student council partnered with the PTA for a food drive, which resulted in the donation of hundreds of nonperishable goods.

Each grade was assigned specific items to donate, to ensure a variety of food was collected, including canned vegetables, cookies, juice, pasta and soup. Student council members checked the expiration dates on items, then sorted the food and packed bags to be distributed to local families before Thanksgiving. Extra donations will go to the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Community Cupboard.  

Date Added: 11/21/2025

On a sunny but chilly morning that certainly felt like football weather, more than 30 students from the North Bellmore School District gathered to put their athletic skills to test. On Saw Mill Road Elementary School’s back field, the district held the final round of its annual Punt, Pass, Kick competition.

Preliminary rounds took place in physical education classes, with the fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys and girls winners from each school advancing to the championships. North Bellmore’s physical education teachers James Breslin, William Green, James Mulvey, Anthony Novello, Alyssa Parker and Michael Weiner coordinated the event.

With distance lines set up on the field, every participant got one turn throwing, punting and kicking off a tee. They were also allowed to try for a better score in one of the three challenges. After all of the scores were tabulated, grade level winners were announced and medals were handed out.

Punt, Pass, Kick is based on competition that was previously sponsored by the NFL and North Bellmore’s physical education department has kept it as an annual districtwide fitness activity.

Click here to view the All Fun and Football at Annual Skills Competition 2025 slideshow.

Date Added: 11/4/2025

The North Bellmore School District will be conducting its annual central registration process for incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year. Eligible students must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026, in order to register for kindergarten. 

Registration for the upcoming school year will commence on Nov. 17, 2025, and will run through Feb. 6, 2026. Registration is by appointment only at the North Bellmore’s District Office located at 2616 Martin Ave. in Bellmore (westside of the Martin Avenue School). Parents and guardians may access the district’s registration packet online at www.northbellmoreschools.org. under the Central Registration department. Please complete the registration packet and attach all required documentation prior to your registration appointment.

No child will be fully registered for kindergarten until all the required forms have been completed, received, and verified by the district. To schedule an appointment or for questions relating to registration you may contact the district registrar at 516-992-3000, ext. 3821.

 

Date Added: 10/31/2025