Belmont Public Schools WebNews http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/news/ Belmont Public Schools WebNews and Announcements Announcements: <p>Barring any further cancellations, the last day of school for 2011-2012 will be&nbsp;a half day on <b>Thursday, June 14, 2012.</b>&nbsp; This closing date allows for the 180 school days required by the State Department of Education.</p> <p>The 2012-2013 school year will begin <b>Wednesday, September 5,</b> with a half day for all students in grades 1 through 12 - a practice different from prior years that we need to follow to be in compliance with state requirements for student attendance.</p> <p><a class="schoollink" href="/bpscalendar/">The 2012-2013 calendar is now available on the web</a>. </p> It's STAR or FRIEND Award Time! http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/news/details.asp?newsid=297 Every year at this time, many families choose to honor Belmont Public School teachers or staff members by making a STAR Award donation to the Foundation for Belmont Education. You may also order a Friend Award to honor that very special individual. The End of the School Year http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/news/details.asp?newsid=293 The present school year will end early! Because of the mild winter and lack of cancellations, the last day of school will be Thursday, June 14. Students will have a half day of school on that Thursday. Golden Shoes http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/news/details.asp?newsid=294 Dates: MAY 1 – 31, 2012. Walk as a family, Get to know Belmont, Find a Golden Shoe - Win a Prize! No Entry Required! Rules: Only one prize per family. Follow directions on each shoe. Shoes must be returned to the Health Department before prize is awarded.