Belmont Public Schools News

An Important Message from the Superintendent

I write to inform the community of an important decision that will impact how school will reopen following the Thanksgiving holiday. Like all school districts, we are responsible for making a decision regarding the safety of students, educators, and families. After thorough consideration of the elements involved, it is our conclusion that the appropriate course of action is to transition all students to a remote schedule for the entire week following Thanksgiving, 11/30 - 12/4/2020.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Wednesday, November 25, 2020

I write to inform you about one new case of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community. We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/25/2020 regarding this case. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that a school community member (i.e., student or staff) at the Roger Wellington Elementary School has been diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Wednesday, November 25, 2020

I write to inform you about three new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community. We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health late in the day yesterday, 11/24/2020 regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that three school community members (i.e., student or staff) -- two at Belmont High School and one at Burbank Elementary School -- have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.

Understanding the Override

Public Meeting - December 9th @ 7 PM. The town is faced with a structural deficit which requires an increase in funds to provide the same level of services to the community. This meeting is geared to help residents to understand the financial condition of the town. Future meetings are in the planning stages for early January.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Wednesday, November 18, 2020

I write to inform you about one new case of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/18/2020 regarding this case. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that a school community member (i.e., student or staff) at the Roger Wellington Elementary School has been diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Monday, November 16, 2020

I write to inform you about two new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/16/2020, regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that two school community members (i.e., student or staff) at Belmont High School have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Thursday, November 5, 2020

I write to inform you about three new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/5/2020 regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of laboratory testing reports indicating that three school community members (i.e., students or staff), one at  Belmont High School and two at the Chenery Middle School, have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.

Belmont Wellness Coalition: Parenting Group Meetings

The Parenting Group is led by the Belmont Wellness Coalition, through Wayside Youth and Family Support Network and facilitated by Lisa Gibalerio and Sophia Suarez-Friedman. The primary goal of the Parenting Group is for Belmont caregivers to talk about parenting teens and tweens with various monthly topics and concerns that parents have in common.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Monday, November 2, 2020

I write to inform you about two new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/2/2020 regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that two school community members (i.e., student or staff) at Belmont High School have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.