Counseling Office
Welcome to the BHS Counseling Office!
Please scroll down on this page for information regarding registering a new student at Belchertown High School (or see New Student Registration tab), obtaining transcripts, and other important information.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Lynn Drawec, Counseling Office Administrative Assistant, at 413-323-9419, press 4 or at ldrawec@belchertownps.org.
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BHS School Code = 220115
(for CollegeBoard testing/ACT testing/The Common App.)
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COUNSELING OFFICE CONTACTS
Counseling Office: 413-323-9419 Press 4 or direct extension (below)
Counseling Office Fax: 413-323-9353
Ms. Maggie Folli Ext. 5203
Counseling Department Chair/School Counselor
Class of 2023 - Grade 12 Last names beginning with A - E
Class of 2024 - Grade 11 Last names beginning with A - G
Class of 2025 - Grade 10 Last names beginning with A - E
Class of 2026 - Grade 9 Last names beginning with A - E
Ms. Laura Lucarelle Ext. 5204
School Counselor
Class of 2023 - Grade 12 Last names beginning with F - Mi
Class of 2024 - Grade 11 Last names beginning with H - M
Class of 2025 - Grade 10 Last names beginning with F - Mi
Class of 2026 - Grade 9 Last names beginning with F - O
Ms. Debra Davidsohn Ext. 5205
School Counselor
Class of 2023 - Grade 12 Last names beginning with Mo - Z
Class of 2024 - Grade 11 Last names beginning with N - Z
Class of 2025 - Grade 10 Last names beginning with Mo - Z
Class of 2026 - Grade 9 Last names beginning with P - Z
Ms. Fran Frederick Ext. 5207
School Adjustment Counselor
Ms. Lynn Drawec Ext. 5200
Administrative Assistant
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Course Selection Sheet (Grades 10-12) 2023-2024
Grade 9 Course Selection Sheet 2023-2024
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8th Grade Caregivers Presentation
March 20, 2023
8th Grade Caregivers Presentation
Class of 2023 Scholarship List
Please visit the link below to see what scholarships are currently available. Check often as scholarships are added frequently. Please remember that some of our local scholarships can only be viewed by BHS seniors using their school email (belchertownps.org). If you are a parent of a BHS senior and would like to view any of our local scholarship applications, please ask your student to print the application and/or scholarship information out for you.
Class of 2023 Scholarship List
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Class of 2023 Transcript Request/Counselor's Letter of Recommendation for Scholarships
To request a transcript and/or a counselor's letter of recommendation for a scholarship application, click on the link below. You must be signed into your belchertownps.org account to access this Google form. The Counseling Office will be notified automatically when a new request form has been submitted.
Scholarship Transcipt Request Form
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Check out the $ for College flyer if you want money to help with college expenses. It's as easy as applying for scholarships! Any amount of money will help!
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College/Military/Trade School Visits
Please click on the link below for the list of colleges/military branches/trade schools who will be visiting Belchertown High School. Visits will be held in the Counseling Office. Seniors who are interested in learning more about these colleges/military branches/trade schools can stop by the Counseling Office the morning of the visit to get a pass.
College/Military/Trade School Visits
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Pre-College @ UMass Amherst
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Discover pre-college opportunities available this summer for rising 10th-12th graders at UMass Amherst. Offering academic intensives in over 3 dozen topics including STEM, art & design, business and more, plus unique 6-week lab research experiences.
Our year-round college prep workshops offer students the practical skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the college application process.
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Belchertown Department of Public Works Seasonal Laborers
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2022-2023 Counseling Office Important Dates
For 2022-2023 important dates, please click on the link below.
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Financial Aid Night
Financial Aid Night was held on Monday, October 3, 2022, in the BHS Veterans' Memorial Auditorium. A representative from MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) presented valuable information to students and families. If you missed this presentation, you may click on the link below to view the presentation slides. You may also visit mefa.org for more information.
Financial Aid Night Presentation October 3 2022
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BHS College Information Night
The BHS College Information Night for Juniors and Junior parents was held on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 6:00 pm in the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium. If you were unable to attend this event, please click on the link below to view the PowerPoint Presentation. If you have any questions, please contact your student's School Counselor.
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Work Permits
Work permits are issued in the Superintendent's Office at the Belchertown Public Schools Central Office, 14 Maple Street, Belchertown. The hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The phone number is 323-0423 extension 100. Please click on the link below for more information. You must have a job prior to obtaining a work permit.
Work Permit Application Process
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RMV Documents for Learner's Permits and Driver's Licenses
Documents required by the Registry of Motor Vehicles can be obtained by calling or emailing Ms. Drawec, the Administrative Assistant in the School Counseling Office. She can provide students with the necessary documents that are accepted by the RMV – Official Enrollment Verification Letter and Official Transcript. You may contact Ms. Drawec by phone at 413-323-9351 or by email at ldrawec@belchertownps.org. You will need to provide the student’s name, an email address where these documents can be sent, and a phone number in case there are any questions.
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NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
Registration for new students is now being processed by Mrs. Christina Aponte in the Superintendent's Office. Please click on the link below for access to the Student Registration Packet. If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Aponte at 413-323-0423 extension 100.
The following documents are required to register a new student at BHS:
Birth Certificate
Custody/Guardianship Documentation (if applicable)
Current Physical Exam (within 1 year)
Immunization Record
Two (2) Forms of Proof of Residency
Transcript of Grades
Final or Current Report Card
Grades-to-Date of Leaving (if during school year)
Discipline Record/Statement
Attendance Record
MCAS/Standardized Test Results
Special Education Records/504/DCAP (if applicable)
** School Choice inquiries must be made to the Superintendent's Office at 413-323-0423 extension 100. **
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NEED TRANSCRIPTS?
If you are a graduate of BHS/attended BHS and you need a copy of your transcript, you can either email (preferred) the Administrative Assistant at ldrawec@belchertownps.org or call the BHS School Counseling Office at 413-323-9351 Option 4.
You must provide your name (clearly spelled), your graduation year or years of attendance, the complete address or an email of where you would like your transcript sent, and a telephone number where you can be reached (in case further information is needed). Please speak slowly when leaving a voicemail message.
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