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The North Bellmore School District has been granted $250,000 by the Nassau County Legislature for security vestibules. Buildings such as Martin Avenue may have the controlled entrances constructed inside the lobby, while others may need exterior additions.

‘Next step’ for North Bellmore school security

The North Bellmore School District is set for what Superintendent Marie Testa described as the “next step” in its security precautions. A community revitalization project was approved by the Nassau County Legislature on Aug. 5, granting $250,000 in capital funds to the district. more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/22/19

North Bellmore School District Superintendent Marie Testa recently received the New York State Senate Women of Distinction award, which was presented to her by Sen. Michael Venditto.

Superintendent is Woman of Distinction

The crowd stood and cheered for one woman during the May 7, 2013 North Bellmore Board of Education meeting — Marie Testa, who had just been named the district’s superintendent. Randee Colter, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/22/15

Exam refusal rates soar in the Bellmores

With tens of thousands of New York students refusing to take state assessments this year, Bellmore and North Bellmore administrators are now waiting to see how the spike in what some call … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/20/15

Mark Schissler, North Bellmore’s assistant superintendent for business, right, explained the 2015-16 budget draft at a hearing at Newbridge Road Elementary School on March 31.

North Bellmore schools receive more state aid

Because the North Bellmore School District received more state aid than officials anticipated, they will not have to dig into reserve funds as much as they planned to in the first draft of the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/9/15

North Bellmore school officials and Saw Mill Road parents cut the ribbon at the new playground

Saw Mill playground upgrades complete

The 700 students who attend Saw Mill Road Elementary School sat quietly on the blacktop behind the building as North Bellmore Superintendent Marie Testa approached a lectern last Friday. The … more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/9/14

The chart shows the passing rates of North Bellmore students on state-mandated exams.

Fifth of N. Bellmore students opt out of exams

An average of 20 percent of North Bellmore School District students in grades three to six refused to take state-mandated English Language Arts and math exams last spring, according to district … more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/10/14

Data courtesy state department of education (CLICK TO ENLARGE).

Bellmore's school officials mull over state test data

School officials in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District and the Bellmore and North Bellmore elementary school districts say they are now sifting through and trying to make sense of … more

By Scott Brinton and Julie Mansmann | 8/20/14

Janet Goller, third from right, is now the Bellmore Board of Education president.

Bellmore’s elementary boards reorganize

Bellmore and North Bellmore school district officials recently reorganized their respective boards of education for the 2014-15 academic year. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/23/14

At Their JunE meeting, the Bellmore Board of Education and administration honored retiring staffers: Elissa Doppelt, Joseph Hendrickson and Karolyn Hertzberg. Patricia Hogan could not attend.

Elementary districts bid farewell to retirees

Students weren’t the only ones to say goodbye to their elementary schools in the Bellmores this summer. Both the Bellmore and North Bellmore school districts recently recognized retiring educators and staff members. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

The Newbridge Road School’s sixth-grade class eagerly awaited their chance to get a piece of the school’s 90th birthday cake.

Newbridge marks 90 years

Superintendent Marie Testa thanked all who attended Newbridge Road’s 90th anniversary celebration on May 29. North Bellmorites visited the school for a day of reflection and festivities commemorating the history of the school and the community. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/4/14

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