Dear BHS Students and Families,

This has been a busy week with midterms, and today we ended the week with our annual community morning dedicated to course selection for next year. Students had the opportunity to talk with peers to get advice and insight into classes for next year. The following resources were shared with students in grades 9-11 as they start to think about what courses they plan to take in September:

• course selection website

• time management calculator

The next steps in the course selection process take place in mid-February. There will be a parent information session on Wednesday February 12 at 7pm (link to follow).

Reminder that Semester 2 begins on this Monday January 27th, 2025. Schedules will be updated in your Plusportals prior to the start of the semester. 

Isaac Taylor, Principal

We Value Your Input! Take the BPS Survey Today!

Belmont Public Schools values your input and invites you to participate in our Family Communications Survey. This survey is designed to understand your communication preferences and how often you want to hear from us. Your valuable feedback will help us tailor our communications to meet your needs. The survey takes 5–10 minutes to complete, and your participation is key to shaping our communication efforts. The survey will be open until Friday, February 14th. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Please scan the QR code or click the link to begin.  https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/forms/bps-family-communications-survey

Belmont High School Performing Arts Company Presents:

IMPROV SHOW

FEBRUARY 2025

Friday & Saturday
February 7 & 8 at 7:00PM
Belmont High School Black Box Theater

Come once or come over and over again: Each Improv Show is guaranteed to be its own unique event, featuring scenes made up on the spot, based on audience suggestions. Showcasing the 30+ students in Improv Troupe, plus improvised lighting and sound by the PAC Tech Crew.

TICKETS
Adults/Children: $5BHS Students/Staff: FREE, Tickets available during Lunch the week of the show
Advance Ticket Purchase Encouraged
Ticket sales and more info at bhs-pac.org

POMS (Parents of Music Students), Belmont’s booster organization for music education, is excited to announce a new fundraiser, the Belmont Community Band, a special opportunity for parents, teachers and others in our community to share a love of music and experience the fun of playing with others. Developed in collaboration with Powers Music School, the Belmont Community Band is designed for adult musicians of all skill levels who play woodwind, brass or percussion.  A portion of each participation fee helps POMS support K-12 music in the Belmont Public Schools with guest artists and conductors, instruments and equipment, scholarships and more.

Whether you are a capable musician, a new player or a former high school musician who wants to experience the joy of band again, the Belmont Community Band is for you! Visit https://belmontpoms.weebly.com/belmont-community-band.html to learn more.

Junior Future Planning Night January 30th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 

On Thursday, January 30th, the Guidance Department will host Junior Future Planning Night from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for juniors and their parents/guardians. virtual link:  https://meet.google.com/jut-vzee-syf Our presentation will review the college process, as well as highlight other post-secondary pathways. We will have admissions counselors from UMASS Amherst and Northeastern and one other small school available to answer common questions and provide information. If you have a general question you would like answered by the college representatives please provide it through this form link: https://forms.gle/S1ZwEaYPqak9hvHd9 

(please send all questions prior to Tuesday, January 28th at 8AM)

Junior Planning Night

Thursday, January 30 · 6:30 – 8:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jut-vzee-syf

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-427-1401‬ PIN: ‪655 064 371‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jut-vzee-syf?pin=4809098932347

SAT/ACT Practice Exams

Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT. 

 SAT Practice Exam:

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

Where: Proctored online via Zoom

 ACT Practice Exam:

When: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM

Where: Proctored online via Zoom

*Please note that these live exams are proctored in standard time only. If you have been approved for an extended time accommodation, go ahead and register for the exam, then use this self-proctoring manual to walk you through the process of using our on-demand video proctor with extended time.

 Step 1: Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/626    

Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/vasilios-kostakis

Step 3: Attend the mock exam and instantly receive our best-in-class score report, illustrating three high-impact areas to focus on for each section of the test.

Questions? If you have questions reach out to Vasilios Kostakis at (781) 916-8668 or by email at vasilios.kostakis@revolutionprep.com.

We are looking for students to come to the Beech Street Center on Wednesday afternoons (2pm-4pm window) to help answer basic tech questions. We have seniors coming in every week with tech questions that are very basic to those who are used to using smartphones and tablets, and can range from ‘how do I download an app?’ to ‘I can’t access my voicemail.’ We would be looking for patient students who can answer basic questions offering encouragement to seniors. Email Aimme LeBrun at alebrun@belmont-ma.gov for more information.

The Belmont Teen Committee is hosting a:

Parent’s Night Out

Friday Feb 14, 2025

5:00pm-9:30pm

Beech Street Center

 https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/o/bps/page/athletics 

BELMONT ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

FAN BEHAVIOR and SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY

The Marauders of the Week are outstanding BHS seniors nominated by their teachers for a wide variety of contributions in and out of the classroom. This week, we are recognizing Jordan Macarty, Taelyn Gallo, and Penelope Ferrier.  To read their profiles, please visit https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/o/bhs/page/marauders-of-the-week-2024