Belmont High School PTSO

Fall Welcome from the PTSO

The BHS Parent Teacher Student Organization warmly welcomes students, families, teachers, and staff back to school for the 2024-2025 year!

We are busy planning upcoming events and initiatives for the year. To learn more about the PTSO and how you can be involved, visit our website: https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/o/bhs/page/ptso

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Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest programs and opportunities. You can also contact us at belmonthighptso@gmail.com.

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What Does the PTSO Do?

Here are some of the impactful programs your contributions support:

  • Student club grants to support student activities

  • Parent speaker series

  • Student social and emotional support events (e.g., stress balls, outdoor lawn games, petting zoo, and therapy dogs)

  • Teacher and staff appreciation

  • Educator grants to support students (e.g., field trips, equipment, supplies)

  • Community building events for parents

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives

  • Events such as the Senior Capstone Luncheon and New Student Orientation Luncheon

  • The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)

President's Volunteer Service Award
President's Volunteer Service Award
Hot Chocolate Social for Students
Hot Chocolate Social for Students
Teacher and Staff Appreciation
Teacher and Staff Appreciation

BHS Therapy Dogs Return!

The much-loved BHS Therapy Dogs will be back in their weekly spot at the entrance to the cafeteria from 11am to noon, beginning Friday September 13th. Come say hi to Enzo the yellow lab, Dexx the german shepherd, Monty the black lab, Tuppy the beagle mix, and other special guest stars! 

Also, new this year, we are looking for BHS parent volunteers to help with the therapy dogs on Friday mornings from 11am to noon. It's an easy gig - you just sit with the super-nice dogs and their owners, and say hi to the lovely high schoolers! Please email the Therapy Dogs program coordinator Kristi Armstrong if you are interested - kristi.armstrong@pobox.com.

Therapy Dog Enzo
Therapy Dog Enzo

Seeking Donations: Stock the Staff Lounge

With the start of the new school year, it’s time to restock the staff room!! Please sign up here to donate a box of K-cup pods - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4BADA82CA0F49-51400924-stock All donations can be dropped off on Back to School Night on September 19 in the bin outside the office.

Student Leadership Opportunity

The Belmont High School Parent Teacher Student Organization is seeking a student to serve as a board member for the 2024-2025 academic year beginning in October 2024. VIEW FLYER

Being part of the PTSO will give you a voice. Students involved in PTSO not only receive credit for community service hours, but also practice important leadership skills working with parent mentors.

The BHS PTSO Board meets monthly to discuss and coordinate events, initiatives, grants and awards. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM and alternate between in-person and virtual participation. Most meetings for the 2024-25 year will be on Thursdays.

Applications for this position should be emailed to the PTSO Co-Presidents at belmonthighptso@gmail.com on or before September 27, 2024. Students should briefly state why they are interested in this position (one paragraph is fine).

Student Volunteer Opportunity

Burbank is seeking high school students to help with the Burbank Fall Social - Fri 9/20 from 5-7pm (rain date is Fri 9/27). They need as many hands as possible to help with event setup, running activity stations, and event cleanup!

Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45AAAF2DA4FD0-50511612-fall#/ and add in the comments that you are a BHS volunteer so you can get credit for the community service hours.

Burbank Volunteer Opportunity for Fall Social

Support the PTSO

Without support from individuals like you, our programs would not be possible. Please consider donating to our annual appeal.

Donate securely online via PayPal

Mail a check made out to:
BHS PTO
221 Concord Ave.
Belmont, MA 02478

The BHS PTSO is a volunteer-run organization comprised of parents, teachers, students and staff dedicated to improving the educational experience of all students at Belmont High School. Our goals are to encourage interaction between family and school, serve as a source of support, and work with teachers, staff, and the community at large to improve our children's educational experience.

Please consider helping in any way that fits your schedule. Let us know you're interested in volunteering and we will gladly help you find the perfect fit. Contact us at belmonthighptso@gmail.com.