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Jonathan Libby Appointed Student Services Director

April 18, 2026
Jonathan Libby was appointed Student Services Director by the Belmont School Committee on March 24 after serving as the interim director since November. Prior to becoming the interim director, Libby was the assistant director of Student Services. He joined the district in…

See This Year’s Outstanding Teacher Award Recipients

April 17, 2026
The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) officially announced the 2026 recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Awards. The awards recognize the “extraordinary contributions made by teachers in the Belmont Public Schools,” according to the FBE. Community members and students nominate teachers from across…

A Parental Guide to College Decisions

April 7, 2026
A Parental Guide to College Decisions By Shealagh Sullivan, Belmont Voice staff Belmont High School seniors are beginning to make their college decisions – the culmination of four years of late night study sessions, extracurricular activities, and hours spent on applications and…
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Zuccarello Looks to Guide Belmont Schools Into the Future

March 28, 2026
In her re-election bid for Belmont School Committee, Belmont native Amy Zuccarello is emphasizing sustainable growth and the need to prepare students in an ever-changing education landscape. Zuccarello, running for her second term, is one of two committee members running unopposed. The…

Mock Trial Team Reflects on Breakout Season

February 19, 2026
For a small group of Belmont High School students, legal pads, case files, and cross-examinations have become a regular part of their high school experience. The high school’s mock trial team wrapped up its 2025-26 season at the MassBar High School’s Mock…

Squaring Off For 30th FBE Spelling Bee

February 4, 2026
The Demogorgons of the Dictionary, Word Warriors, Cheeky Parrots, and other wittily named teams will gather on Feb. 7 at Chenery Upper Elementary School for a fun day of challenging themselves at the 30th Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) Spelling Bee. “You…

Refresh on Tap for Elementary Libraries

February 3, 2026
Thousands of books make up the elementary school libraries; In Belmont, the average age of those books is about 24 years old. While many older books remain beloved by students and teachers alike, some contain outdated information, while others collect dust or…
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey Details Pressures Faced By Belmont Students

November 20, 2025
The Belmont Wellness Coalition recently presented data from this year’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), highlighting stress, mental health challenges, bullying, and emotional abuse among the top issues. According to the survey, the student groups who reported the highest rates of mental…
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