Belmont High School PTSO
Happy September from the BHS Parent Teacher Student Organization!
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
Parents, please help make the staff room a little cheerier! The PTSO is seeking donations to stock the staff room with coffee and tea. Please sign up if you'd like to bring something with you to Back to School Night - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4BADA82CA0F49-51400924-stock All donations can be dropped off on Back to School Night on September 19 at the table in the lobby. Thank you!
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 the 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).
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.
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)
Without support from individuals like you, our programs would not be possible. Please consider donating to our annual appeal.
Mail a check made out to:
BHS PTO
221 Concord Ave.
Belmont, MA 02478
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.
