If you were at last weekend’s Head of the Charles Regatta, you may have seen and heard our very own Nicole Buck, middle school Latin teacher, going by along the river. Nicole is a member of the Gentle Giant Rowing Club based in Somerville and competes as a coxswain for the team’s women’s eights. Like the teacher and leader she is here at Belmont Day, Nicole keeps her boat motivated, coordinated, and on course to the finish line. Despite the rainy weather during much of the Head of the Charles, Nicole reports that the race was an incredible experience for her and her team.

By Kim Edwards, Pre-kindergarten Teacher |
September 12, 2025
The pre-kindergarten students are taking part in a very special learning tradition at Belmont Day–The Great Potato Harvest! Each fall, our youngest learners visit the garden to explore the many kinds of food growing there. This year, we noticed marigolds,…