Although this past week was a short one, school-wise, it was full of activities to remind our students of the history and significance of the Thanksgiving holiday and to focus on giving to others in need. The Humanities Club sponsored their annual Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, November 20th. Students and staff donated blood to help boost supplies.
Canned goods were collected at both Jabish Brook Middle School and Belchertown High School to be distributed to area food pantries in order to help meet the needs of those who are less fortunate in our town. Our students donated generously to this project.
Thanksgiving Day was a day of glorious sunshine and an opportunity for the community to come out for our annual Thanksgiving football game between the BHS Orioles and the Pathfinder Pioneers. It was great to see so many students, families, and alumni out for the game! Unfortunately, this was not the year for a victory for the Orioles, but they played hard. Due to their outstanding overall record this season, the Orioles will be facing St. Joseph Central High School in the Western Mass Division III playoffs on Tuesday, November 27th, at Holyoke High School. Kick-off will be at 5:15 pm. We wish them all the best in the playoffs!
The School Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, November 27th, at 7:00 pm in the library at Swift River Elementary School. Click here to see the agenda. The Healthy and Safer Schools Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, November 28th, at 3:00 pm in Room 317 at Belchertown High School. Click here to see the agenda for this meeting.
The first of the winter concerts will be taking place on Thursday, November 29th, at 7:00 pm in the BHS Auditorium. Come listen to our high school musicians perform - 22 of whom auditioned successfully for the Western District Band and Choir and 14 of whom were recommended for All State Band - always a great evening out!
If you have any questions about this post, feel free to call me at 413.323.0423.
Best regards, Dr. Judith Houle, Superintendent of Schools
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