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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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By Liz Gray, Middle School Head |

May 10, 2024

Each year, the photos our students and chaperones snapped on the eighth grade trip to the Southwest are simply stunning. Filled with incredible landscapes, vivid colors, and magical moments of learning and joy, each frame is an archive of something…
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By Liz Parfit, Director of Admissions |

May 3, 2024

We are excited and proud to report that Belmont Day had another banner year of interest and engagement from prospective families. This season, we continued to see high applications relative to pre-pandemic numbers, with a remarkable 30% increase in total…
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By Brendan Largay, Head of School |

April 26, 2024

Welcome back, everyone! I hope you enjoyed a great vacation week. Typically, I use the April break to catch up on the books and magazine articles I have placed on my proverbial bedside table, and this year was no different.…

By Brendan Largay, Head of School |

April 12, 2024

Every year, the build-up to Capstone Week is palpable. Students carefully finalize their presentations, mentors shuffle schedules to ensure a final touchpoint with their mentees, and communication from the dynamic Capstone partners and guides Dean Spencer and Jen Friborg picks…
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