Dear BHS Students and Families, 

Happy April vacation week! The spring vacation is another milestone in the school year and one that signals the final push as we look ahead to the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year. That being said, the last few months will be jam packed with activities, athletics, AP exams, field trips, and celebrations. So, please as you are able, find time during this coming week to rest and recharge for all that lies ahead. 

In looking ahead to the conclusion of the year, I want to share the schedule for 9-11 Final Exams. The exams will take place on Wednesday June 17th (Math), Thursday June 18th (Social Studies) and Monday June 22nd (Science), with Friday June 19th being the Juneteenth holiday and therefore no school. Our last day of school for 25-26 will be on Tuesday June 23rd. This will be a half day schedule for students. Final report cards will be posted to the portal following the conclusion of the school year. 

As always we appreciate your continued support of our BHS community and wish you a restful and healthy April vacation week. 

Dan O’Brien

Assistant Principal

Dear Belmont Community members,

We are so excited to invite you to the Senior Project Exhibition on Wednesday, May 27, from 10:45am - 1:45pm at Belmont High School. This event is open house style in the BMHS field house, so you can come and go as you please during that window.

During the exhibition, every BHS senior will display their work: Capstone students will display their portfolio and final projects, and AP English students will display their thesis work. This is a celebratory event and we would love for you to attend to chat with the seniors about their various projects. 

Please note that parking will be very limited on campus. Specific logistics about entering the building will follow closer to the date.

Please share this information widely with the Belmont community. We hope this will be a fun and thought-provoking day, and look forward to showcasing our amazing seniors and the hard work they’ve done all year.

Thank you,

Mark Reynolds

Nate Markley

Jennie Pleat

Miranda Prizio

Laura Vultaggio

Greg Montine

And the whole BHS English department

There is a BHS trip to Costa Rica during next year's April vacation: 4/16-4/23, 2027.  This trip will be open to interested students in grades 10, 11, and 12 who are enrolled in a Spanish class for the 2026-27 academic year.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore historical and cultural sites and discover Costa Rica’s natural beauty while continuing to deepen their proficiency in Spanish.  The current price is guaranteed till June 1.  See the website for more details or contact your child's Spanish teacher.

Please join us for the Belmont Public Schools K-12 Visual Art Show on display at the Belmont Middle and High School lobbies. The exhibit will feature a selection of art pieces that showcase the work of Belmont public school students in grades K-12 and is a reflection of the curriculum that all students in the Belmont Visual Arts program have and will experience. Please join your Belmont Art Educators to celebrate this great work. 

The show will run from May 5th - May 15th with a Reception on Tuesday, May 5th from 6-8 pm

Belmont Middle & High School lobbies

221 Concord Ave · Belmont, MA 02478

POSTER DESIGN by BHS Media Arts student Casey Holmes (grade 11) and is inspired by Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss.

Hello BHS Sophomores/ Juniors/ Seniors 

Over the last few weeks staff has noticed an uptick in students parking on campus in both the high school lot and middle school lot. 

There is no student parking on campus at all. We understand this is frustrating but it is something we have dealt with since the school opened a few years ago. In the event a staff member or myself asks you to move your car, please do so. It is your responsibility to be at school on time and plan ahead knowing the parking situation on the streets can be difficult. 

In the event we see your vehicle in the lot, we will call up to your classroom and have you come down and move your vehicle. I remind you all that there are cameras throughout the building and exterior so we will be able to see if you moved your vehicle off campus or not. In the event this happens, the expectation is that you will move your vehicle off campus (i.e concord ave, or side streets). 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Ofc. Evan Nichols
School Resource Officer 
Belmont Police Department 

Dear Students and Families,

This is a reminder that all 9th and 10th grade students do not have off-campus privileges during the school day. Students are expected to remain on campus from 8:00 AM through dismissal at 2:25 PM.

If there are circumstances that require a standing dismissal or a late arrival, requests must be submitted in advance. Please send all such requests directly to Mrs. Joan Paras at jparas@belmontschools.net.

Information about eligibility can be found here. 

Today the Belmont High School students started their morning working out on our NEW SMOOTHIE BIKES.  They jumped on our two bikes and blended our yogurt and fruit smoothies which were served at breakfast.  We had so much fun and the students were surprised how hard it was to pedal and blend their smoothies.  Join us every Thursday morning for a delicious smoothie for breakfast and let us know if you would like to take a spin and help us Blend your best Self.

A new community service program is currently being launched that provides students with an easy and flexible way to earn volunteer hours with real tasks in the community. 

This program is designed to work around your schedule, allowing you to choose opportunities that fit your availability. It's flexible, beginner-friendly, and a great way to earn hours without adding extra stress to your week. 

If interested, please complete the quick interest form below to get started and be matched with opportunities that work for you.

https://forms.gle/X7bPMZssr97TWE1E9

Contact 

twolff28@belmontschools.net or 

oandrade28@belmontschools.net with any questions. 

Belmont Wellness Coalition’s next Parent Group will be held on: Wed., April 29 at 7:00 – 8:00 PM.  We will explore effective ways to keep our kids safe (beyond “stranger danger”). Learn how to talk with your kids about boundaries, body autonomy, and sharpening their instincts in unsafe situations. Share your questions, concerns, and strategies. All are welcome to join! Contact Lisa_Gibalerio@waysideyouth.org for the Zoom link.

Juniors

Throughout May, Guidance is hosting a Junior College Process Series designed to support juniors in their college application process.

The optional drop-in series will run for four weeks during X Block on Tuesdays and Thursdays (weeks of May 4, May 11, May 18, and May 25).

Over the four weeks, students will work through key parts of the college planning process:

Week 1: Building a balanced college list and understanding college fit using Naviance SuperMatch

Week 2: Understanding applications, deadlines, and requirements (Common App, Early Action/Decision, etc.)

Week 3: Personal statement and supplemental essay brainstorming

Week 4: Creating a summer college application game plan

Please encourage any interested juniors to attend. The goal is to help students make steady, manageable progress before the busy senior fall.

Details will be shared on Google Classrooms, including a sign-up form for students to complete if they wish to attend. Students must inform their X-block teacher if they plan to participate.

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Parents,

Support your Marauder today, and buy the BHS Class of 2029 hoodie! 

All proceeds go directly to your child's class, and you can get them for $35 in white, grey, navy, pink, and light blue: perfect for both students and parents alike! Want to make it extra special? Add your name embroidered on the sleeve for just $5 more. Make sure to get one before April 19th! Order Form

April 28 PTSO Event: Parents Answer Your Questions About College Planning

Starting to think about college for your sophomore or junior?

Join Belmont parents, caregivers, and students for “College Planning: Parents Who’ve Been There—Ask Them (Almost) Anything” on Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at the Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave. 

Hosted by the Belmont High School PTSO, this free event features brief remarks from the BHS Guidance Department followed by a panel of BHS parents of current seniors and recent grads. Panelists will offer practical advice, share lessons learned, and answer your questions about the college planning process.

College planning can include defining parent and teen roles, supporting teens (without taking over), making college lists, planning visits, completing applications, and possibly exploring other paths after high school graduation. 

The panel ends at 7:45 p.m., and will be followed by a casual reception with light refreshments. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

This event is open to all. No RSVP is required, but you can use this Google Form to reserve seats and send us questions for the panel.

Don't forget to submit your service hours! Deadline April 26!

The PTSO is sponsoring the Gold Service Award to recognize motivated students who have completed a high level of volunteerism and service. Any Belmont High student may earn the Gold Service Award 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 at https://forms.gle/kKm71aMk7ym48hoL8; and meeting with the PTSO for a brief meeting to verify the hours. 

Questions? Please email bhsptsoservice@gmail.com 

BASEBALL:  This Week the Marauder 9  went 1-1. A hard fought loss to a strong Arlington team 8-4. But against rival Watertown the bats were swinging and won 13-1 in 5 innings. John Connolly had 3 hits and Max Douglas had 2 while Casey Regan had a big 3 run homer to spark the Marauders. Craig Deane pitched well and earned the win.

SOFTBALL:  This Week the Belmont varsity softball team lost to Arlington 12-0.  Maddy Pennock and Gigi Mastrangelo each had one hit in the loss. The squad hopes to get back to their winning ways Friday 4/17/26 with a home game v. Wakefield.  The Belmont JV softball team lost a close battle to Arlington 23-22.  The Marauders fell behind early but came back to take the lead in the later innings.  The team was led by the pitching of Cara Shellman and Talia Sigel.  The bats came alive for Belmont led by Ana Bakalars, Eleanor Antonellis, and JJ Mutch.  Adie McGuire made a huge over the shoulder catch in centerfield that saved multiple runs.  The Belmont JV team looks to get their first win on Friday April 17, 4:15 at Grove Street Park vs. Wakefield.

BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK:  This Week, the boys track team traveled to Burlington for a meet against Reading. Although we fell short by a score of 91–43, the team delivered a strong performance highlighted by numerous personal records and outstanding efforts across events. With the weather finally cooperating, athletes took full advantage of ideal conditions. Points were scored by Arka Anand, Greg Zugman, Hugh Goulding, Henry Heldwein, Noah Geiger, Will Olmsted, Esmael Peavey, Liam Phillips, Joaquin Hidalgo Mendoza, and Malcom Were. A special shoutout goes to Malcom Were, who won both the long jump and triple jump while setting a new school record in the triple jump at 46'3". Great work by the entire team! 

GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK:  This Week, 

BOYS RUGBY:  The boys rugby program had a big week as we headed into the April break.  Last Friday night we hosted Milton HS and while the varsity team lost, the JV team won in dominant fashion.  On Monday our Developmental team hosted BC High in what is historically one of our toughest matches each season.  A strong team effort resulted in a 10-10 draw and one of our best results against them in recent memory.  Tonight the Varsity and JV sides travel to St. John’s Prep in Danvers for a very important conference match at 5pm.   

GIRLS RUGBY:  This week the Girls Rugby program headed to Lincoln-Sudbury for a rematch of the 2025 State Championship match. It was a tough battle between the two squads and ended in a 19-14 victory for the Belmont side. The coaches are proud of the whole team’s resilience and drive to maintain their lead for the final 25 minutes of the match. The JV team also faced L.S. and despite a tough start to the match, they ended victorious with a score of 33-10. Congratulations to all our players and we look forward to another full program match day at home on April 30th. 

BOYS LACROSSE:  The boys lacrosse season is off to a historic start, boasting three teams (varsity, maroon, and white) for the first time in its program’s history. On Thursday, April 9th, the boys program had 48 student-athletes play in a game, the most on any date in Belmont history. This week, the boys program went 3-1 overall. The varsity team went 1-1 with a gritty 11-10 win vs. Arlington, and then fell in a resilient effort to Wakefield, 8-11. The maroon team went 2-0 with a dominant win vs. Arlington and then a very strong showing vs. Concord-Carlise where they grinded out a 6-5 win. Both the Varsity and maroon team travel to Cambridge today, APril 17th, to take on the Falcons at Russel Field (varsity at 4:30pm and the junior varsity game is at 6:00pm)

Coach Michael Curran (BHS class of 2013), coaching the Belmont white team in Belmont’s first ever third-level boys game. 

GIRLS LACROSSE:  So far this week the girl’s teams are 4-0 with both the JV and Varsity winning both of their games over Arlington and Wakefield. The JV Girls remain undefeated at 6-0, while the varsity girls are at 5-1. We will finish the week with a game tonight against Billerica at 6pm on Harris Field. During the school vacation week the varsity girls will host Andover HS on Tuesday at 11:30am, North Andover HS on Thursday at 5pm, before travelling to Notre Dame Academy Hingham on Saturday morning. 

BOYS TENNIS:  The Boys Tennis team is off to a great start this season led by Captains Brady Chan, Mingfei Ye, and Kolya Radojevic. Sophomores Jack Moriarty, Miles Hendriks, and Graham Coradeschi have been strong performers so far, as well as Junior Dorsey Mitchell and freshman Henry Running. Highlights so far include a hard fought road win against rival Arlington that had 4 of the 5 matches go 3 sets. The team has a record of 5-2 going into the vacation week and will face a challenging match on the first day back against Winchester.

GIRLS TENNIS:  This week, the girls tennis team faced their toughest opponents.  Despite the team's losses to Westford and Lexington, the players played extremely well.  Isha Appadwedula and Giselle Fond both had impressive wins in singles against Lexington.  Against Woburn, the team won with a lineup that included all of the healthy seniors with Eve Whitmer and Fiona Tse teaming up in doubles and Jackie Roy scoring a win in singles.  Seniors Giselle Fond and Avery Cai also contributed to the win. 

BOYS VOLLEYBALL:  This week was eventful for the boys volleyball team, with home games against Lexington on Tuesday and away games at Arlington on Thursday. Both teams fell against Lexington and Arlington, with the JV team pushing Arlington to the absolute limits in an electrifying best-of-three. Tomorrow, the varsity team travels to Wellesley High School, an opponent Belmont has never faced before in the volleyball program, which promises an exciting first match!

ULTIMATE FRISBEE:  The Varsity and JV teams had demanding wins over Brookline at home last Thursday. Varsity won 14-6, showing ferocity while keeping composure. Shoutout to senior Ben Yoon for some outstanding catches! JV won 9-4 and had standout performances across the board and played very consistently. Both teams are going into April break off to great starts to the season! The Varsity team hopes to secure another win against Newton North on Friday. Go Cheesers!