Belmont Public Schools News

Superintendent's Update Friday, March 27, 2020

As you know, we have now entered into the next phase of our school closure. Given Governor Baker’s new re-opening date of May 4, 2020, the Belmont Public Schools will be shifting the ways we support our students during this longer period of time. We have been working internally with our educators, the Belmont Educators Association, and externally with our neighboring school districts in an attempt to approach the new learning environment in which we find ourselves.  We will also take guidance from the most recent update from the Commissioner of Education that was released yesterday. 

Superintendent's Update Extension of School Closures: March 25, 2020

Dear Families and Staff: I hope this email finds you and your family in good health. This afternoon Governor Baker has extended the school closure until May 4. Please see that information here: Boston Globe: Coronavirus Latest Updates.

Belmont Public Schools Update - Wednesday, March 18, 2020

We are on day #4 of our school closure. I am writing to provide you an update. It is with great emphasis that I state to our community the importance of physical distancing.  The goal of reducing the spread of COVID-19 within our community and our country rests in our hands.  However during this physical distancing we encourage to appropriately socialize via phone or text.  Please check in on a family member or neighbor who may be fragile or lonely. This is a time when strong neighborhood relationships make strong communities;  which in- turn, can positively influence the culture of kindness in our society.

Superintendents Update - Monday, March 16, 2020

Today, Monday March 16, 2020 is day #2 of our school closure. For some reason in my home it feels like a longer period of time given the weekend days we all spent together. I am sure to a certain extent each of our homes feel different right now as our “new normal” will shift for a period of time here locally in Belmont and across our country.

Don’t Forget to Nominate an Outstanding Teacher!

Nominations are currently being accepted for the FBE’s Outstanding Teacher Awards. Belmont parents and community members, Belmont Public School colleagues, and high school and middle school students can submit nominations for teachers - of any grade, subject, or specialty - who deserve this special recognition.

Superintendent Operational Update: Friday, March 13, 2020

Update on what we are discussing and planning as an operational plan moving forward for our school department. Please be aware, we have learned that what we plan for today could be changed by shifting circumstances that we face as soon as tomorrow. Our goal is to keep you updated and informed as we take on this challenge as a community.

March Belmont SEPAC Events - Changes and Cancellations

Due to the concerns of the Corona virus, all Belmont SEPAC events for March have been changed. No social playdate was planned for this month. We have cancelled our May Awards Ceremony. We hope to bring this lovely event back next year.

Belmont Update on School Closure

After much consideration and discussion we will be closing  all Belmont Public School buildings starting tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2020. There is no school tomorrow. This decision was made in consultation with the Town of Belmont’s Department of Health.  Belmont is one of several neighboring districts taking this step together. These districts have issued a joint press release to their communities. As stated in the press release, all schools will be closed from Friday, March 13, 2020 to Friday, March 27, 2020.

Joint Press Release: Schools to Close through at Least March 27

Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Burlington, Lexington and Winchester Schools to Close Starting Tomorrow, Friday, March 13. Schools to Close through at Least March 27.

A Message from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19; Update #7

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has informed the Belmont Health Department of its first presumptive positive COVID-19 case in a Belmont resident. This resident attended the Biogen conference in Boston held at the end of February. This resident is the parent of Belmont Public School students who attend the Chenery Middle School and Belmont High School.

A Message from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19; Update #6

After considerable discussions with the Belmont Board of Health, and to be consistent with Governor Baker’s recommendations in his declaration of a State of Emergency on Tuesday, March 10, we are canceling all large-group events in our schools beginning Thursday, March 12. These events would be school field trips, concerts, plays, performances, large-group events such as speakers and night events at schools, parent and guardian visits to classrooms and school conferences.

EVENT CANCELED: Creating Safe Environments for LGBTQI+ Children and Families

BASEC and the Belmont Public Schools is proud to announce the second talk of the annual Parent Lecture Series with Guest Speakers Elijah Oyenuga & Jason Wheeler in Collaboration with Belmont LGBTQI Alliance

FBE Annual Fundraiser Casino Royale Update

On the recommendation of the Belmont Health Department, and with an abundance of caution during this fluid situation, the FBE has regretfully decided to CANCEL Saturday’s FBE Annual Fundraiser Casino Royale.

A Message from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19; Update #5

As you know, news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is constantly changing and emerging, which is worrisome to our all communities including our own. The Belmont School Department recently emailed you to inform you of plans to disinfect and sanitize high-touch surfaces in all of our schools with hospital-grade equipment.  This is done in an abundance of caution as an extension of our deep cleaning efforts and flu season disinfection plan to help reduce the spread of a number of problematic pathogens in hard to reach places.

FBE Online Auction is Open for Bidding

The Foundation For Belmont Education. Online Auction is open for Bidding. We’re not Bluffing! Hundreds of fantastic items are up for Bid. Auction ends on Sunday, March 22nd At 10 Pm.

A Message from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19; Update #4

I am writing to provide you with information regarding the self-quarantine status of a member of the high school staff who had travelled to Italy over February break. As you may know, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued updated guidance on March 4, asking people to self-quarantine if they have travelled to China, Iran, Italy, and South Korea (people who have travelled to Japan are also asked to limit contact with others and self-monitor symptoms). Previously, the CDC had only asked that people who had travelled to China self-quarantine

A Message from the Superintendent Regarding COVID-19; Update #3

We understand that many staff, students and families have questions regarding the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and how it may impact the BPS Community. Massachusetts-specific information about Coronavirus can be found on the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website.

District Report Card 2019

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. We are pleased to present our district and school report cards. A link to our district’s report card is available at Massachusetts DOE District Report Card.

Belmont Summer Enrichment 2020

Classes available for students entering grades Pre-K through 6. Classes include… Engineering, Coding, Growing Gardeners, Graphic Design, Model UN. Visit the BSE page available on the Belmont Public Schools website, under “Summer Programs” to see all of our available courses.

Health Advisory for Coronavirus (COVID-19); Update #2

The Belmont Health Department is sharing updated information with the Belmont Public Schools to help keep it informed about the emerging global health concern, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a new strain of Coronavirus that may cause respiratory illness in some people.