Teachers and staff at Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore School District entertained the entire school community on stage as they spread laughs and reinforced district values at the annual Pep Rally on Oct. 11. 

Each year, Reinhard Star Polishers put on a dazzling show for Rising Star Leaders complete with costumes, songs and a story that reflects the district’s Core Values and Leadership Principles. Assembled by coordinator for student services Kerri Ann Sanpietro, this year’s twist on “Zootopia” had performers dressed as wild animals. The cast, which included leads Michelle Block as Judy and Elia DeBlasio as Nick, had students jumping with joy as they delivered a humorous performance. Throughout the pep rally, each grade stood to sing various Core Values and Leadership Principles songs led by music teacher Joanna Rocco. The Reinhard Pep Rally is a much loved and highly anticipated event as it makes its return every year. 

Date Added: 10/16/2024

Bellmore Public Schools has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools (The League), a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education. The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice, and technology.

Bellmore was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements, and collaborative spirit. The League includes more than 150 districts across 34 states and has had a cumulative impact on 4.4 million students served over time.

Since 2011, the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has spearheaded innovative learning and leadership practices. Through its network of forward-thinking leaders, the League provides school districts with opportunities to leverage research-backed approaches for addressing complex challenges; stay at the forefront of cutting-edge educational practices; and implement innovative solutions that meet the needs of all students.

Working with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities, the League of Innovative Schools equips superintendents and district leaders to help shape the future of teaching and learning through hands-on opportunities to collaborate, connect, and learn. League members have access to unique opportunities to co-create, pilot, and scale innovative practices, apply learnings to their own districts, and identify and promote promising practices to other districts across the country.

Date Added: 10/8/2024

Reinhard Early Childhood Center Rising Star Leaders celebrated Dot Day through projects and activities that encouraged creativity. Dot Day is an internationally celebrated occasion inspired by “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, which teaches students the importance of leaving their mark on the world! #StarsLeadandLearn

Date Added: 9/24/2024

While dressed to impress and ready to take on the year ahead, Bellmore School District students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center arrived for the first day of school on Sept. 3 with bright smiles.

The start of a new year for pre-kindergartners through second graders is an exciting time for both parents and students, some of whom took their first steps in their educational journey through Bellmore Schools. Nerves were quickly quelled as teachers greeted their new students with open arms. While gathered in the auditorium and cafeteria, Rising Star Leaders made their excitement heard as teachers and staff welcomed them for the year ahead.

Date Added: 9/4/2024