By Jen James, Chief of Staff |
March 7, 2025
In the hustle and bustle of my daily work, which has been on the hectic side of late, it’s rare that I get the time to step back and truly experience first-hand the power and purpose of our work here…
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Some Shining Middle School Moments
By Jen James, Chief of Staff; Registrar | March 07, 2025
In the hustle and bustle of my daily work, which has been on the hectic side of late, it’s rare that I get the time to step back and truly experience first-hand the power and purpose of our work here at Belmont Day School. However, over the past week, I have had the great fortune […]
Out Like A Lamb: Five Years After COVID Arrived
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | February 28, 2025
March, as they say, comes in like a lion. Typically, in the Northeast, that expression is a comment on Mother Nature and her stubborn refusal to move away from winter. As March begins, a slushy mix of snow across our fields and beneath Big Blue reminds us of the lion’s cold roar. For me, however, […]
Taking the Small Steps to Innovation
By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation | February 24, 2025
When I introduce myself as a director of innovation, people often assume that my job is to make waves, whether reinventing programs, jumping headfirst into new technologies, or pushing for big, bold changes. While I do love brainstorming and tapping into some futurist thinking, in reality, innovation is often quieter and more incremental. I’ve always […]
The Hidden Menu
By Tara Lightbody, Food Program Director | February 07, 2025
7 a.m. I arrive at BDS to the aroma of garlic and tomato wafting from the kitchen. As I walk in, the day’s menu prep is already underway. Music plays, and I check in with the team. Chef Vlad focuses on preparing the main hot meal–a complicated and physical job. It’s “Pasta Monday,” so he’s […]
Whether You’re A Dragon, Snake, or Tiger, Happy Lunar New Year!
By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | January 31, 2025
Legend has it that long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven, was creating a calendar. He decided he would hold a race, and the first twelve animals to cross the finish line would have a year named after them in the Chinese zodiac. Growing up, I loved hearing this myth, which was retold […]
The Value of Getting Outside In All Seasons
By Jen James, Chief of Staff; Registrar | January 27, 2025
When the predictions of “plowable snow” for this past Sunday night began rolling in, I wondered about the possibility of our first snow day. Then I quickly remembered that Monday was a holiday, so we would already be away from school. While we didn’t get to enjoy the opportunities (or confront the challenges) that an […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School |
February 28, 2025
March, as they say, comes in like a lion.
Typically, in the Northeast, that expression is a comment on Mother Nature and her stubborn refusal to move away from winter. As March begins, a slushy mix of snow across our…
By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation |
February 24, 2025
When I introduce myself as a director of innovation, people often assume that my job is to make waves, whether reinventing programs, jumping headfirst into new technologies, or pushing for big, bold changes. While I do love brainstorming and tapping…
By Tara Lightbody, Food Program Director |
February 7, 2025
7 a.m.
I arrive at BDS to the aroma of garlic and tomato wafting from the kitchen. As I walk in, the day’s menu prep is already underway. Music plays, and I check in with the team. Chef Vlad focuses…
By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head |
January 31, 2025
Legend has it that long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven, was creating a calendar. He decided he would hold a race, and the first twelve animals to cross the finish line would have a year named after…
By Jen James, Chief of Staff and Registrar |
January 27, 2025
When the predictions of “plowable snow” for this past Sunday night began rolling in, I wondered about the possibility of our first snow day. Then I quickly remembered that Monday was a holiday, so we would already be away from…
