We’re excited to celebrate Black History Month with a special Spirit Week at our school! Throughout the week, students and staff are invited to participate in themed days that honor Black history, culture, achievements, and contributions.

This is a great opportunity for our school community to learn, reflect, and show pride while celebrating diversity and inclusion. Check out the attached flyer for the full Spirit Week schedule and theme details here.

Let’s come together, have fun, and celebrate Black excellence all week long!

Isaac Taylor

Principal 

Midyear Grades

Class of 2026:

Grades will be posted Monday afternoon,2/2; please review ASAP to check for accuracy. You have until 9:00 AM Wednesday, 2/4  to let Ms Sceppa know if you want the midyeare report held from being sent to colleges. Remember, the Mid Year report is the average of 1st qtr, 2nd qtr and Mid Year exams. Please email Ms Sceppa at csceppa@belmontschools.net and cc your counselor and in the email let us know what is incorrect. Please follow up with the teacher to have it corrected, then let Ms. Sceppa and your Guidance Counselor know when you have followed through with the teacher, so an adjusted midyear report can be sent out.

On the evening of January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm, BHS Guidance hosted a Junior Future Planning Night webinar for the students and caregivers of the Class of 2027. We provided information on the college process, as well as other pathways for students to consider. The evening ended with a panel of 3 college representatives, including Bentley University and Syracuse University. 

Please find the Junior Future Planning Webinar recording from 1/29/26 below, all questions were answered during or at the end of the webinar so there will not be an additional document of questions/answers. Also, included below is the slide deck:

Junior Planning Night Slides

Junior Planning Night Link

SAT Practice Exams

Exam Details: 

SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM | 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 guide to walk you through the process of using our on-demand video proctor with extended time.

Step 1: Register here: www.revolutionprep.com/partners/belmonths/     

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 or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Vasilios Kostakis at (781) 916-8668 or by email at vasilios.kostakis@revolutionprep.com.

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!

PTSO News

Register now for "Discover Your Gap Year!" Presentation

Tuesday, February 10, 7-8 p.m., Zoom

Find out why more students are taking a Gap Year between high school and college. Many teens want to increase college and workplace readiness by exploring interests, traveling, improving professional skills, and engaging in other experiences that increase confidence, independence, and maturity. Join Katherine Stievater, founder of Gap Year Solutions for a presentation and Q&A about why students choose to take a Gap Year, and how to plan transformational and purposeful Gap time on any budget. 

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

 NDUR in the Classroom-

Special Thank You to NDUR for spending a day at BHS and Mr Goldfines class Applied Business Economics

This Week, the Girls Hockey Team came away with a 5-2 win last night on the road at Arlington.  Senior Captain Mackenzie Clarke led the way as she scored an empty net goal to complete her Hat Trick with less than a minute remaining in the game.  Arlington had some late pressure in the Belmont defensive zone but Sophomore goalie Elinor Dorn stayed solid in the net. Freshman Mackenzie Tierney added the other 2 goals and both sophomore Mia Smith and Junior Elsie Lakin-Schultz added 2 assists on the night.  Next up is a big Middlesex League battle with Woburn on Saturday.  The Lady Marauders have 4 games remaining in the regular season and then will get ready for the State Tournament.  Good luck to all of the teams as the Winter Sports Season is winding down.  

Very exciting week for Belmont Skiing!  We hosted & attended 4 races in 7 days and our athletes are performing very well.  It’s an energetic team that’s not afraid of the cold or miserable conditions, but steps up to the challenge.  

We have several athletes who will go to state finals, which will be determined by our last race results next Tuesday. 

This Week, …The Boys varsity basketball team lost a close one to Woburn 58-50. The loss brings the team to 7-7 on the season and plays this Friday at home vs Lexington. Boys JV team also lost a close one to Woburn and the freshman team pulled out a close one on the road to remain undefeated. With just under two weeks remaining, the boys are working very hard at keeping up positive attitudes, being good teammates  and continuing to grow both on and off the court. 

Girls Indoor Track had a strong showing at the Middlesex League Meet on Monday. Senior Captain Kira Van Kelsted medaled in the 1 Mile Run. We saw many Personal Bests for the year including sophomore Vera Harrell dropping 5 seconds in her 600m run and positioning herself well for a spot at Divisionals. The 4x800 relay team of Van Kelsted, Harrell, Katherine Saltus, and Captain Siri Iagnemma qualified for a spot at Divisionals. Congratulations and thank you to our Senior Captains Kira Van Kelsted, Siri Iagnemma, Joana Wolff, Daphne Ries, Fiona Rodriguez-Clark, and Taylor Neill for a great season and Indoor Track tenure at BHS. We are looking forward to seeing some of our athletes compete at the Division 2 State Meet on February 11 at New Balance.

Varsity: January’s 8-game unbeaten streak was snapped by Arlington in a tough 49-36 road loss on Jan 30.. While our defense clamped down and offense turned up in the second and third quarters - actually outscoring Arlington 23-21  - the early gap from the first quarter was just too much to overcome. We are proud of our resilience and fight! On Feb 3 vs Woburn: we showed incredible heart and toughness as we took on the undefeated Middlesex league leaders. Our team demonstrated the grit and defensive pressure that has defined our season. While the final score didn't go our way (L 50-60), this effort proved that we can compete with anyone in the state. 

Despite the losses, we remain in a strong position (10-6) as we head into the final stretch of the season and into the MIAA state tournament. We’re locked in and looking forward to taking on Lexington at home tonight - 5:45p tipoff. Come watch us play!

JV: our  team faced two hard fought battles this week, coming up just short against Arlington and Woburn . Despite the setbacks, the group showed grit, determination, and strong team unity in every possession. Their effort and energy never wavered, and the experience has only strengthened their resolve. Tanvi Mathura led the way vs Arlington with 10 points and Lila Green gave us a spark with 5 points and 3 steals vs Woburn.

Now sitting at 10–5 overall, our team is eager to get back on track today as we take on Lexington. The girls have shown tremendous growth throughout the season and are ready to bounce back with focus and intensity.

The boys track team competed in the Middlesex League Championships on Monday night at New Balance Track, where Belmont finished 6th out of 12 teams with an impressive 31 points. This is a significant improvement from last season! Several athletes earned medals by placing in the top eight of their events. Gregory Zugman had a standout night, finishing 4th in the 55m dash with a personal-record time of 6.77 and placing 5th in the 300m with another PR of 36.57. Ishaan Kanagaraj earned second place in the mile, running a personal-record 4:35.03, and later competed on the 4x800m relay team that placed second alongside Frido Meichsner, Ali Masoud, and Rohan Licht. The 4x200m relay team of Gregory Zugman, Ignacio (Iggy) Matorras, Lincoln Correia, and Esmael Peavey placed sixth, as did the 4x400m relay team of Malcolm Were, Jimbo Kenneally, Tomas Wolff, and Sam Amaratunga. In the field events, sophomore Esmael Peavey tied for second place in the high jump by clearing 6 feet. A select few athletes will compete at the Division 2 State Meet on February 11 at New Balance.

Belmont High School Performing Arts Company Presents:

WINTER IMPROV SHOW Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7 at 7:00PM in the 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: $5

BHS 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

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

Caregiver guidelines about Belmont High School math course placement can be found here.