Congratulations to our eighth grade class on their high school decisions. We’re proud of every student for the journey they’ve taken to reach this milestone in their education. While the decision may be that of individual students, getting to this moment successfully is a collective achievement for the community—parents, families,
The varsity and junior varsity ultimate teams put the finishing touches on their seasons with commanding wins over Beaver Country Day and Solomon Schechter this week. Varsity finished their campaign 6-2, while junior varsity went a perfect 7-0. The combined 13-2 record represents the best combined winning percentage in program
Fifth Grade Launches Inaugural ParaCon Fifth graders have been creating a wiki site to keep track of the fantasy elements in their current class novel, The Marvellers. This week, the students participated in the inaugural ParaCon (Paragon Convention). Students were sorted into paragons (vision, sound, taste, spirit, and touch) and
The mountain biking program rostered 13 athletes this spring, the most in the program’s short but successful history. Returning riders Altay Jomazer, Eyan Morales, Clark Rutherford, and Ewan Wheeler highlight a team with mixed experience on bikes. From beginner riders to talented shredders, this year’s team will work together towards
Second Graders Read To Fight Food Insecurity On Wednesday, you could hear a pin drop in second grade. How is this possible, you might ask? We were holding our 18th annual Read-a-thon! The second graders spent all day reading to raise money in support of Gaining Ground, a local nonprofit
Eighth Grade Math Gets Abstract Like many students their age, middle school mathematicians at Belmont Day have the opportunity to grapple with increasingly abstract mathematical concepts as they progress through their school math careers. This is a fantastic mental exercise for young people, as thinking abstractly is a valuable skill
Eighth Grade Spanish Creates Podcasts, Games Eighth grade Spanish students recently worked on free choice projects to create different items to share with the class. Some projects included a card game with Spanish instructions to sharpen translation skills. Two podcasts were also recorded. One podcast was called La Hora del
Coach Nyland headed up the most successful badminton/squash season to date. Here’s the season in her own words: This winter, the badminton and squash team had the most members to date, which required a two-team split from the start. The fearless sixth graders were excited to participate in their first
With over 500 spectators in attendance, Friday Night Hoops has reached new heights. Event organizers moved the action to the Blue Court (further from the Barn entrance), which created more space for fans to sit, stand, and socialize while watching the action. Families, faculty members, and alumni mingled throughout the
Eighth grader Makenzie Ekechukwu has made an immediate impact during her first season on the girls’ varsity basketball team. The talented lefty is a force to be reckoned with in the paint and is averaging a double-double through her team’s first five games. In the team’s biggest game of the
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