Second grade Rising Star Chorus Leaders at Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore School District entertained their fellow students during their year-end concert on May 22.

Roughly 110 second grade Rising Star Leaders who comprise the Reinhard chorus gathered on stage dressed in red, white and blue to mark the Memorial Day weekend. Led by music teacher Joanna Rocco with choreography by Mallory Aronoff, students sang “Give Us Hope” by Jim Papoulis, “The World in My Dream” by Ruth Elaine Schram and “This Little Light of Mine” arranged by Mark Patterson. Song selections represented the endless possibilities ahead of second graders as they soon move up to Winthrop Avenue School. 

Date Added: 5/28/2025

The second grade class at Reinhard Early Childhood Center – who will soon move up to Winthrop Avenue School – celebrated the end of the school year with engaging physical activities on May 16.

Second grade classes were broken up into color-coded groups to face off in a series of challenges. Under the direction of coaches, Rising Star Leaders leaped over obstacles, scored soccer goals and conquered in tug of war as they rotated between activities. It was an idealistic sunny day, and students took full advantage, showing their teamwork, trust and respect for one another. The celebration concluded with cold ice pops for everyone.

Date Added: 5/28/2025

Fairytale characters filled the stage at Winthrop Avenue School in the Bellmore School District during the Character Matters performance on May 16. 

Third graders donned bear suits, princess dresses and pig noses to represent the characters of several well-known fairytales. Recounting the events of each story, Winning Star Leaders related the lessons learned to the district’s Core Values and Leadership Principles. Peers in the audience were ecstatic to see their fellow students present a humorous show that included choreography and spoken lines by each of the nearly 60 performers. 

Date Added: 5/28/2025

Musicians at Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District ushered in spring as the orchestra, chorus and band took to the stage for their seasonal concert on May 14. 

Led by music teachers Kelly Kozma, Laura Itzkovitz and Jennifer MacVicar, Shining Star Leaders spent weeks preparing for their concert, which represented a culmination of the skills they have learned throughout the year. The sixth grade chorale, chamber orchestra and select band, as well as the schoolwide orchestra, chorus and band, displayed exemplary teamwork and dedication both on stage and through their weeks of practice. Student leaders also introduced each song as they stepped up to the microphone, and engaging skits brought the humor. 

Date Added: 5/28/2025

The Bellmore School District is pleased to announce that Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Famularo is the recipient of the 2025 Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences Community Education Award presented by Adelphi University.
This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Famularo’s exceptional leadership, professional achievements locally and nationally and the enrichment and expansion of college partnerships while serving as chair and member of Adelphi’s College Education Advisory Board. Under Dr. Famularo’s leadership, the Bellmore School District has been designated as a nationally recognized Lighthouse District by FranklinCovey Education and was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools last year. Dr. Famularo was also named the 2024 New York State School Superintendent of the Year. The award was presented by the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences Dean Dr. Xiao-lei Wang.

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1) Bellmore Schools Superintendent Dr. Joseph Famularo accepted the 2025 Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences Community Education Award from Dean Dr. Xiao-lei Wang.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 5/22/2025