Belmont Public Schools Partner Organizations
Foundation for Belmont Education
The Foundation for Belmont Education (FBE) is a volunteer led, non-profit organization, dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students and teachers at the Belmont Public Schools. The FBE awards grants for a diverse array of projects and programs designed to benefit students in an entire grade, school, or district-wide. Grants are awarded in all school curriculum areas, special initiatives, and ITI professional development. To date over $4.25 million has been awarded in grants and assistance since 1993, and more than 1000 projects have been financed.e Foundation for Belmont Education web site.
Belmont SEPAC
Belmont SEPAC is a parent advisory council as mandated by Massachusetts state law (Chapter 71B). We are dedicated family members of children with disabilities, who educate each other, who collaborate with school professionals and who exchange ideas and information. We welcome participation from all interested community members. Belmont SEPAC web site.
Belmont Against Racism
Founded in May 1992 after rioting scarred Los Angeles, Belmont Against Racism (BAR) is a community-action, all-volunteer organization addressing issues of racism and prejudice by following the slogan, think globally, act locally. We focus on fostering awareness and educating the community about exclusionary practices, creating a welcoming community for all, and increasing diversity throughout the town. While BAR, in its first decade, mostly focused on addressing racism, we have broadened our mission to include all problems of prejudice that impact our town and local community. Belmont Against Racism web site.
Belmont Wellness Coalition
The Belmont Wellness Coalition (BWC) is a committed cross-section of Belmont parents, youth, and school, town, and community representatives that works to promote healthy choices and positive decision-making in Belmont youth. The BWC coordinates efforts to prevent and reduce youth substance misuse in Belmont through evidence-based education and prevention efforts. For more information visit the Belmont Wellness Coalition web site.
Belmont Recreation Programs
The Belmont Recreation Department offers the opportunity for youth to participate in instructional programming as well as on intramural and inter-town sports teams; these include programs in swimming, skating, ice hockey, baseball, and softball. Soccer is also very popular at all grade levels and is organized through a regional association. For more information visit the Recreation Department web site.
Town of Belmont
The Town of Belmont oversees the residents needs through various services and departments. For more information visit the Town of Belmont web site.
Belmont Media Center
The Belmont Media Center (BMC) is a non-profit community media center whose mission is to develop and promote access to electronic communications media. They provide coverage of School Committee meetings as well as manyTown-run meetings. Watch School Committee meetings on demand at Belmont Media Center and live on Ch. 8 Comcast or Ch. 28 Verizon. For more information visit the Belmont Media Center web site.