Dear BHS Students and Families, 

I write to share some difficult news. Some of you may be aware that Principal Taylor has been absent this past week. Last weekend Mr. Taylor’s son, Josh, passed away unexpectedly. Mr. Taylor has been with his family during this incredibly difficult time. As a staff and a community our hearts ache for him and his family. I am confident that the larger BHS community will rally together in care and support of him throughout the challenging days ahead. 

In the short term, myself, Ms. Gavin, and Dr. Molk will work together with the wider school and district leadership teams to manage daily operations. If you have communications or school related matters that would normally be directed to Mr. Taylor, please reach out to me. 

Lastly, I will share what I said to staff when we informed them of this news. We as a school community are extremely fortunate to be surrounded by students, staff, and community members who not only care about education and academic pursuits, but more importantly about each other as humans. We have come together to support members of our community in the past, and I have no doubt that we will continue to do this through our shared values and empathy.

Dan O’Brien

Assistant Principal

On Tuesday March 24 and Wednesday March 25, we will be administering the MCAS English Language Arts exam to all our sophomores, and any other student who has not yet taken the exam.  Students taking MCAS should arrive to BHS by 8:00 am with a fully charged Chromebook.  The exam usually takes around 2-3 hours, but students have until the end of the school day if they need the time.  All other students can arrive for lunch and then must be in class (D block at 11:11 on Tuesday, D block at 10:45 on Wednesday). Please reach out to Ms. Gavin (egavin@belmontschools.net) with any questions or concerns.  Go Marauders!

Parents of the upperclassmen,

Tickets for the Class of 2026 and 2027 Prom will be on sale from Monday, March 29th, to April 17th. This year's formal dinner and dance will be held on Friday, May 29th, 2026, at the Boston Park Plaza. Students will arrive at BHS at 5:00 PM for check-in and bus transportation, with dinner and dancing scheduled from 6:30-10:30 PM. 

Tickets for the event cost $180 and must be purchased by April 17th by submitting a check made out to Belmont High School 2027, along with a permission slip found HERE. This can be done during all lunches in the main lobby. 

PSAT For Sophomores

Give your Sophomore student a PSAT practice run with Revolution Prep. These exams mirror the official test format, timing, and tools—like the on-screen graphing calculator, digital notes, and answer elimination.

 Why This Matters

After the exam, you’ll meet with a Revolution Prep testing expert for a 30-minute score review. This is where families unlock their student’s testing strategy—which test fits best, when to take it, and whether a class or tutoring is the strongest next step.

Exam Details

PSAT Practice Exam 

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM | Proctored online via Zoom

Register for the live practice exam & book your score review: www.revolutionprep.com/partners/belmonths       

Extended time or can’t make the test dates above? Register for a self-proctored exam anytime:

https://www.revolutionprep.com/psat-practice-tests/#self-proctor          

 Questions?

Vasilios Kostakis | Call/Text: (781) 916-8668| vasilios.kostakis@revolutionprep.com

Come learn about our community’s student talent at the second annual BHS Talent Show on Thursday, March 26th from 6-8pm in the auditorium. Singers, performers and comedians will take to the stage to showcase their skills and be judged. Tickets are $5 for staff and students, $10 for all others. Show up to support an evening of local talent!

Tickets can be purchased here: Adult Tickets

Student/Staff Tickets 

Mindful Musicians is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing concerts to communities, with a mission to improve individual and societal well-being through music. The live concert has come across 15 towns in Massachusetts, making meaningful connections real in the communities. 

We welcome high school students to volunteer with us and gain compassion, confidence, and a sense of social responsibility. We provide certificates of social service hours. Our program runs on a yearly basis. We have several hybrid opportunities for high school students as listed in the google form. Interested students can sign up using the link below. 

https://forms.gle/4zSv7gu7UjgE1zA5A

Student Volunteers Needed for STEM Night at Wellington

The Wellington Whales are wild about STEM! Join our school community on Friday, March 27, to inspire the next generation of thinkers and doers. Three shifts are available for high school volunteers to help create a fun and informative experience for K-3 students and families. 

Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DAAA92AA7F4C61-62610089-volunteers#/ 

PTSO Gold Service Award

There are just six weeks until the application deadline for the PTSO's Gold Service Award! 

With the federal government putting the President's Volunteer Service Award program on hold, the PTSO is happy to sponsor a Gold Service Award to recognize motivated students who have completed a high level of volunteerism and service. Any Belmont High student may earn this award by completing more than 100 hours of community service in the service period of June 26, 2025 to Sunday, April 26, 2026; submitting the hours through MobileServe; completing the application found here; and meeting with the PTSO in the spring for a brief meeting to verify the hours. 

Questions? Please email bhsptsoservice@gmail.com

Join the BMHS Digital Equity & Accessibility Club! Interested in technology, fairness, and making a real impact? Help identify gaps in digital access, create tools and resources for students and teachers, and collaborate with school leaders to promote equal access for all.

Build leadership and tech skills—while making your voice heard. Join us! 

Please email Mr. Williams (dwilliams@belmontschools.net) or Christelle Moise (cmoise27@belmontschools.net) for more information to join the club.

FBE OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD NOMINATIONS

Who is the most outstanding teacher at BHS this year? Please nominate them for the Outstanding Teacher Award here.

The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE)’s Outstanding Teacher Awards are given annually to one teacher at each Belmont public school based on nominations from parents, students (including high school and middle school students), and community members. Everyone is welcome to celebrate these honorees at the awards ceremony on Thursday, May 14.

There is a limited nomination window, so please submit your nomination today. More info can be found on the FBE's website here. 

The Technology and Engineering program at Chenery is seeking donations of building manipulatives.  Before purchasing anything new, we want to reuse and repurpose what might be available in your garages and basements!  Below is a list of suggested items.  Please drop items off at Chenery Elementary School, Belmont Middle School, and Belmont High School (all of these schools have bins outside of their offices) or contact Ms. Graham directly for alternative arrangements.  Please contact Ms. Graham, mgraham@belmontpublicschools.net for any follow up questions or suggestions.