For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Bellport High School Student Council has been recognized as a gold-level winner of the 2026 National Council of Excellence Award by the National Student Council. This is the fourth time the student council has earned gold status.

A student council must meet a variety of criteria to be eligible for this award. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings and a democratic election process, the council must demonstrate successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. 

This school year, the Bellport High School Student Council hosted a variety of unifying, schoolwide pride events and held several fundraisers. They assisted freshmen during freshman orientation, worked with Lighthouse Mission to facilitate community fundraising, organized P.S. I Love You Day at their school, hosted a trunk-or-treat for elementary school students and ran a community food drive during the holidays.