Dear BHS Students and Families,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend back to school night yesterday. It was really great to see so many parents and guardians walking around the building and getting to know the teachers! My hope is that this will help to facilitate productive discourse between home and school for the rest of the year. Last night I spoke to the importance of regular attendance at school. We are trying to improve student attendance as a priority this year, and reduce the number of students who are “chronically absent” (18 days or more in a school year). HERE is the student absence tracker I mentioned- feel free to put this on your fridge if that is helpful!

I attended the week’s Asquisth forum, where Professor Gardner and Anthea Roberts discussed the role of AI in education, and how the education environment is changing, from early years through college. Neither speaker predicted the future, but both were confident that AI will inevitably change the focus of education in the coming years. Much of the cognitive load of writing, processing, and researching is shifting to computers, and there is an increasing need for people to assess, manage, and consolidate information, and to make decisions based on human and computer input. I am also not able to predict the future, but I do believe that AI will have more than a superficial impact on schools, and educators and families will be well served by staying up to date with research and discourse in this area. If you would like to watch the forum, you can view the recording HERE.

Isaac Taylor, Principal

Ebikes, electric scooters, electric unicycles, and so forth

This year there has been a dramatic increase in electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and related vehicles on campus. I just want to remind everyone that the BMHS campus, including the pond path, are designed for cycle and pedestrian use. When using any bike/scooter, and especially electrically assisted designs, it is important to go slow. Many of these vehicles travel in excess of 30mph, which is far in excess of the 10mph speed limit on campus. PLEASE BE AWARE AND SAFE. Walk your bike/scooter on sidewalks.

Greetings to the Belmont Community,
The Belmont Boosters Club, which started in the early 1940s, is a 501c3, volunteer-led organization that raises and administers funds for educational and charitable purposes to be used to promote and support the athletic programs and related educational programs of Belmont High School. For many years, the Boosters have provided funds to the BHS Athletic programs to help pay for varsity jackets, the BHS fitness center, the Harris Field press box, fan buses to away games, amongst many other things.\

On Sunday, September 28th, we will be having the Belmont Boosters B-Drive from 10am – 3pm. The drive will be led by parents and students that will canvas the town asking for donations to the Boosters Club. All BHS teams will be represented, and any donation that is made will go directly to them. The support of the town is greatly appreciated, and it goes a long way to make this feel even more like a community! Driver Sign Up & Student Sign-Up

Volunteer Opportunities for Students

Calling all BHS students: Burbank Elementary School is hosting a number of events this year and they need your help! They have several volunteer opportunities at their annual Fall Social, Lights The Way event, Family Dance, STEM Night and Multicultural Night. Sign up online or email maryleeburbankpta@gmail.com for more details. This is a fun, low key way to fulfill your volunteer requirements at BHS. Feel free to sign up for multiple events and they will reach out with exact details and an overview of responsibilities/assignments closer to each event date.  Thank you for the help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45AAAF2DA4FD0-58397685-high#/

Last few days to sign up for the PSAT October 18

PSAT Signups for Juniors:  PSAT testing will be done digitally.  All students will need to test on their chromebooks.  The PSAT date is October 18, 2025 at 8 am at BHS for JUNIORS ONLY.   This is the only date the PSAT is offered.  The fee to take the PSAT is $40.  Payment is by cash or check ONLY.  All checks are made payable to Belmont High School.  Students should bring their cash/checks to Mr. Brown in Room A113 or Mrs. Sceppa in Room A106.  Students need to hand the checks to Mr. Brown or Mrs. Sceppa; do not leave the cash/checks on their desks if they are not there.  Registration will take place from September 8, 2025 through September 23, 2025. Please email Mr. Brown at jmbrown@belmonthschools.net if you have questions about a fee waiver.   Please fill out the PSAT form  here .  Students must use their Belmont Public Schools email to fill out this form.  You must provide payment to get a seat to test.   Sophomores will have an opportunity to take the PSAT test in the spring.  More information will be provided at a later date.

PSAT 101 Strategy Session

When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT

Where: Live Instruction Online via Zoom  

About the 101 Strategy Session

We invite students to join Revolution Prep for an introductory strategy session for the official test! This hour-long session is designed to give students insight into the exam as well as provide tips and tricks for test day.  

Digital ACT Practice Exam:

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM -12:30 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.

 SAT Practice Exam:

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

Where: Proctored online via Zoom

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 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.

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Senior Future Planning Presentation

Next week the Guidance Department will be recording a Senior Future Planning Presentation to provide families with important information about the college application process, post-secondary planning, and key dates for the senior year. The recording will be posted on our website and emailed out to all senior parents once it is available.

If you have general questions you would like addressed during the recording, please submit them through this Google Form no later than Monday, September 22nd.  We encourage you to schedule a separate meeting with your child's Guidance Counselor if you have more specific questions in regards to their particular post BHS plans. 

MORGAN’S MESSAGE

This past week dedication games were held at Field Hockey, Girls and Boys Soccer, and Golf!

Athletic Training

Hello All Student Athletes & Parents!

The Athletic Training page is now live on the BHS Athletics Website, go check it out! Remember, injury treatment and prevention doesn’t stop in the clinic. Staying healthy requires consistent care outside of practices and games. Prioritize recovery by focusing on rest/sleep, balanced nutrition, hydration and stretching to keep your body performing at its best. Recovery is PART of training, not something extra. As always, I am a resource for any specific recommendations or needs.

The Marauders of the Week are BHS seniors nominated by their teachers for their outstanding accomplishments in and out of the classroom. This week, we are recognizing Alessandro Arce, Ari Wong, and Isaac Weng.  Learn more about these impressive students on our website: https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/o/bhs/page/marauders-of-the-week-profiles