From the Principal's Desk |
Friday, February 13th, 2026 |
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Dear BHS Students and Families,
Yesterday, as part of Black History Month spirit week, students put stuck their favourite quotes from contemporary and historic Black figures on classroom doors around the school. One that stuck out to me was from bell hooks, who prefers her name to be uncapitalized: “No Black woman writer in the culture can write ‘too much.” Indeed, no woman writer can write ‘too much.’ No woman has ever written enough.” I am proud of all the students and staff who have contributed to marking Black history in a meaningful way this month. Education is the best way to uplift communities and counter hate.
At the same time, I am disheartened that we continue to see hate speech around this school. This week, the “N” word has been carved into two separate toilet stalls. Following the assembly on antisemitism, it was reported that an antisemitic joke was made in the hallway. I have also had reports of biased language being used in classrooms which is causing community members to feel unwelcome and unsafe. On the one hand, I am grateful that people are coming forward with detailed information about the bias and hate speech they are encountering in the school, and in some cases pushing back in the moment. On the other hand, hate speech and biased language goes against our core community values of equity, kindness, and responsibility. When anyone is made to feel hatred or exclusion, it prevents our whole community from coming together. Where we are able to identify people responsible for these actions, we hold them accountable. But it is only through education, naming and mitigating harm, and reinforcing our values that we can try to break the cycle of hate. I hope that you will join me in this continuing work.
I hope you all enjoy your break! Isaac Taylor Principal |
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Heart Club is excited to honor American Heart Month by hosting the American Heart Association's American Heart Challenge! Students can scan the QR code to register until the end of February. Completing Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR will earn students 8 hours of community service, a red graduation cord, and a raffle entry to win two 2027 Super Bowl tickets through the AHA's partnership with the NFL. Find us during lunch from 2/9 to 2/13 to register and make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke!
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Coffee & Creamer Donations for the Staff Lounge to start March off!
Dear parents, please consider sending into school with your child coffee & creamer donations for the staff lounge during the first week of March. Sign ups are here. Thank you!
PTSO Gold Service Award Planning on doing volunteer work over February break? Submit your hours in MobileServes! There are just two months until the applicaton deadline for the PTSO's Gold Service Award!
With the federal government putting the Presidents 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 |
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Belmont Wellness Coalition
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Belmont Wellness Coalition’s Parent Group meets next (over zoom) on Wed., Feb. 25 at 7:00 PM.
Topic: How and when do we enroll our kids around navigating life’s tasks? Chores, household budgeting, sending sympathy cards/thank you notes, respecting others/elders/cultures, etc.. Come join the discussion! Share what you know and bring your questions. All are welcome!
Zoom link: https://waysideyouth-org.zoom.us/j/81523616493?pwd=d2hPPy44DhRc3OZbGgcVkrFBrz6XQQ.1 |
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Belmont High School Honors Art Show
February 25 | 6:00–7:30 PM Location:
Belmont Middle & High School Lobbies
221 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478 Please join us for the Belmont Public Schools BHS Honors Art Show on Wednesday, February 25th, from 6:00–7:30 PM. The exhibit will feature a selection of outstanding artwork created by Belmont High School honors-level students in Drawing & Painting, AP Art, Photography, 3D/Sculpture, and Media Arts.
We hope you can join us to celebrate our talented student artists! Poster design by Media Arts student Grace Zhang |
Math Pathway 26-27 School Year |
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