Long Island Parents Push to End Rivalry Over Alleged Racial Incidents

Elmont High School parents call for a sports schedule overhaul, citing years of racially charged incidents with Bellmore-Merrick schools.

Elmont High School's Parent Teacher Student Association and Dad’s Club are advocating to remove Bellmore-Merrick schools from their sports schedule due to alleged racial harassment.
A February 7 basketball game incident, where an Elmont player was ejected despite video evidence showing she was hit first, reignited longstanding tensions.
Parents have documented multiple alleged incidents since 2019, including racial slurs, taunts, and discriminatory behavior during games against Bellmore-Merrick schools.
Efforts by Nassau County’s Section VIII to address issues, such as workshops and civility statements, have been criticized as inadequate by Elmont parents.
Section VIII is expected to make a decision on scheduling changes in the coming months, following ongoing discussions between the districts.