It wasn’t a coincidence that hundreds of students in the North Bellmore School District were wearing sports jerseys on May 28. It was the product of the annual Democracy in Action initiative in partnership with the PTA Coordinating Council.

When parents came to vote in the school budget and board of education trustee election on May 20 at Newbridge Road School, their children could also vote for a spirit day. Computers were set up at a student voting station with the four choices – decades day, Disney/superhero day, future career day and sports jersey day.

There were 700 votes cast in the student vote. The results were tallied and jersey day emerged as the winner, garnering a plurality of 37.5%. The theme and date were then announced at each school. Many children wore shirts for their favorite professional teams, while others wore their own youth league jerseys. Lots of teachers and staff members joined in on the fun as well. 

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Date Added: 5/30/2025