Winners in a Winter Wonderland!

Wow! A winter wonderland has greeted us and Storm "Nemo" is just about finished in Western Massachusetts, with the exception of the wind. Unofficial snow totals are just under 2 feet from this storm in the Pioneer Valley with much more to the south and east of here. The Nemo theme has taken over the Internet and people's imaginations as evidenced by this Nemo snow sculpture!

I hope that this weekend finds you and your family safe and sound - now the clean-up begins!

And the winners are...

Last week's post highlighted the BHS National Art Honor Society Project Runway event. I attended and was treated to a very creative fashion show of outfits that were made from repurposed prom dresses received from Hampshire Regional High School. As always, our artists did a fantastic job creating gowns, casual outfits, and other delights to the amazement of the audience. Fourteen designers participated, with awards given to several of them. Kerrie Long was the first place winner, followed by Kendra Desroches and Madeline Hamparian, who won 2nd and 3rd place recognition. Congratulations to all of this year's designers!

Project Runway contestants show their work to an appreciative audience.

James Ryan signs national letter of intent!

James Ryan,  a member of the Class of 2013, signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday, February 6th - national signing day - to attend Sacred Heart University and play football. This is an historic event as James is the first BHS senior to sign with a Division I school to play football! Surrounded by his family; Coach John Mayo; Mr. Marchewka, Dean of Students and Athletic Director; Mrs. Vigneux, BHS Principal; Officer Krol, School Resource Officer; Mr. Cameron, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning; and me - James proudly signed his letter of intent. James will be majoring in business with an eye toward sports management. Congratulations, James!

James shows off his signed letter of intent to attend Sacred Heart University.

As always, if you have any questions or comments about this blog, feel free to email me at superintendent@belchertown.org or call me at 413.323.0423.

Best regards, Dr. Judith Houle, Superintendent of Schools