The Shore Road School Student Council in the Bellmore School District has worked collaboratively to pursue several charitable causes this holiday season.

The Student Council is made up of two representatives from each fifth and sixth grade class at Shore Road. The Shining Star Leaders meet once a month to brainstorm charitable causes to support. This year, with the help of advisors Casey Amato, Christina Colletti, Lauren McHale and Samantha Seith, students led highly successful efforts to help others. They organized a Thanksgiving food drive for members of the Bellmore community, contributed to a coat drive run by Assemblyman David McDonough, and continued their support of the annual holiday toy drive for the John Thiessen Children's Foundation.

Date Added: 12/1/2023

Shore Road School students heard important safety tips for online activity from a retired Nassau County Police Department officer as part of Health and Safety Week from Oct. 16 to 20.

Officer Sharon Galvin, who served as an NCPD officer for more than 30 years, spoke to Shining Star Leaders in the auditorium on Oct. 18. She emphasized the potential dangers of social media usage and encouraged students to always project kindness and positivity and act against bullying. Officer Galvin’s visit was sponsored by the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center and was one of the many events scheduled for Health and Safety Week. Throughout the week, students also enjoyed yoga and ate healthy snacks.

Date Added: 10/23/2023