By Liz Gray, Middle School Head; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher | November 05, 2025
“One of the brightest gems in the New England weather is the dazzling uncertainty of it”. – Mark Twain Like our famous New England weather, the vicissitudes of middle school feelings are constantly in flux. Both a “gem” and certainly “dazzling”, the middle school years are one of the most dynamic moments of growth in […]
By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | October 23, 2025
Next Thursday and Friday, we will host our fall parent-teacher conferences. Every parent/guardian will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher(s) to discuss their child’s progress, set goals for the year, and ask questions. Having had the opportunity to experience these meetings both as a parent and as a teacher, I would like […]
By Stacy Langa, Director of Development | October 17, 2025
A short distance down the hall from my office are our first grade classrooms. A quick glance inside, and you’ll see an incredible view into the legacy of learning, caring, and support that is nearly 100 years old here at Belmont Day. First grade has been on my mind since visiting with an alum who, […]
October 10, 2025
You may have noticed from the dismissal queue this afternoon, some exhausted yet spirited fifth graders, their teachers, and chaperones as they disembarked from a bus near the front circle. This hardy crew had just returned from the fifth grade’s annual three-day excursion to The Farm School–a working farm and non-profit organization out in Athol, […]
October 03, 2025
At Belmont Day, learning rarely happens alone. Whether it’s students working through a challenge together, a class discussion that grows from one idea to the next, or the quiet influence of a peer’s example, collaboration shapes how learning unfolds. We teach our students that collaboration is not just about dividing tasks, but about listening, learning […]
By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | September 26, 2025
Thank you to all who attended last evening’s lower school curriculum night. The remarks below were shared by Betty Chu Pryor, lower school head, to welcome families and kick off the event. (These remarks were edited for length.) Good evening, and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us this […]
on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, due to weather.
