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*** ATTENTION<\/span> Juniors and Sophmores ***<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The PSAT exam will take place on Thursday, October 15th in the BHS Gymnasium. Registration for the test will open on Monday, September 14th and must be done through the School Counseling Office. The registration fee is $18.00 and must be paid by a check made payable to Town of Belchertown<\/span>. Registration for the PSAT test will close on Friday, September 25th.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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For more information, see<\/span> this flyer<\/a> from the CollegeBoard. See your School Counselor with any additional questions.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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BHS School Profile<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

BHS School Code = 220115<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

(for CollegeBoard\/ACT Testing\/Common App)<\/p>\n

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School Counseling Office: 413-323-9419 Press 4 or direct extension (see below)<\/span><\/p>\n

School Counseling Office Fax: 413-323-9353<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Maggie Folli Ext. 5203<\/strong><\/p>\n

School Counseling Department Chair\/School Counselor<\/strong><\/p>\n

mfolli@belchertownps.org<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2026 \u2013 Grade 12 Last names beginning with A \u2013 E<\/p>\n

Class of 2027 \u2013 Grade 11 Last names beginning with A \u2013 E<\/p>\n

Class of 2028 \u2013 Grade 10 Last names beginning with A \u2013 G<\/p>\n

Class of 2029 \u2013 Grade 9 Last names beginning with A \u2013 F<\/p>\n

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Ms. Laura Lucarelle Ext. 5204<\/strong><\/p>\n

School Counselor<\/strong><\/p>\n

llucarelle@belchertownps.org<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2026 \u2013 Grade 12 Last names beginning with F \u2013 O<\/p>\n

Class of 2027 \u2013 Grade 11 Last names beginning with F \u2013 O<\/p>\n

Class of 2028 \u2013 Grade 10 Last names beginning with H \u2013 M<\/p>\n

Class of 2029 \u2013 Grade 9 Last names beginning with G \u2013 N<\/p>\n

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Ms. Debra Davidsohn Ext. 5205<\/strong><\/p>\n

School Counselor<\/strong><\/p>\n

ddavidsohn@belchertownps.org<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2026\u2013 Grade 12 Last names beginning with P\u2013 Z<\/p>\n

Class of 2027 \u2013 Grade 11 Last names beginning with P \u2013 Z<\/p>\n

Class of 2028 \u2013 Grade 10 Last names beginning with Mc\u2013 Z<\/p>\n

Class of 2029 \u2013 Grade 9 Last names beginning with O \u2013 Z<\/p>\n

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Ms. Fran Frederick Ext. 5207<\/strong><\/p>\n

School Adjustment Counselor<\/strong><\/p>\n

ffrederick@belchertownps.org<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Anne Leblond Ext. 5200<\/strong><\/p>\n

Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

aleblond@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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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. The list of college visits is posted outside of the Counseling Office, in the Student Memo, and at the link below. 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. Seniors will be allowed to attend at the discretion of the class educator.<\/p>\n

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~ Check back soon ~<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For 2026-2027 important dates, please click on the link below.<\/h4>\n

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2026-2027 Counseling Office Important Dates<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Apprenticeship Program – International Union of Operating Engineers Local 98<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

See above.<\/h4>\n

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Documents required by the Registry of Motor Vehicles can be obtained by calling or emailing Ms. Leblond, the Administrative Assistant in the School Counseling Office. She can provide students with the necessary documents that are accepted by the RMV \u2013 Official Enrollment Verification Letter and Official Transcript. You may contact Ms. Leblond by phone at 413-323-9419 extension 5200 or by email at aleblond@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/span>. You will need to provide the student\u2019s name, an email address where these documents can be sent, and a phone number in case there are any questions.<\/p>\n

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New student registrations are now online.\u00a0 Click <\/strong><\/span>here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> for the registration link.\u00a0 If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Aponte at 413-323-0423 extension 100 or at caponte@belchertownps.org.<\/p>\n

The following documents are required to enroll a new student at Belchertown High School:<\/p>\n

Birth Certificate<\/p>\n

Custody\/Guardianship Documentation (if applicable)<\/p>\n

Current Physical Exam (within 1 year)<\/p>\n

Immunization Record<\/p>\n

Two (2) Forms of Proof of Residency<\/p>\n

Transcript of Grades<\/p>\n

Final or Current Report Card<\/p>\n

Grades-to-Date of Leaving (if during school year)<\/p>\n

Discipline Record\/Statement<\/p>\n

Attendance Record<\/p>\n

MCAS\/Standardized Test Results<\/p>\n

Special Education Records\/504\/DCAP (if applicable)<\/p>\n

** School Choice inquiries must be made to the Superintendent\u2019s Office at 413-323-0423 extension 100. **<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Program of Studies 2026-2027<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2026-2027 Course Selection Sheet – Grade 9<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

2026-2027 Course Selection Sheet – Grades 10-12<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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A presentation for 8th grade caregivers on 2026-2027 course selection was held on Monday, April 6, 2026, in the BHS Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium at 6:00 pm. View the presentation slideshow HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> to answer any questions you may have.<\/h4>\n

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~ Class of 2027, Check back soon. ~<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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See below for specific exam information.\u00a0 When registering online you will need to put in BHS’s School Code which is 220115.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

ACT Test Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Registration for the ACT exam is completed online at www.act.org<\/a><\/span>. The test dates can be found at this link<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

AP Test Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

AP test registration will be done through the School Counseling Office in the Fall with exams to take place in the Spring. More information coming soon<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

PSAT\/NMSQT Test Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Registration for the PSAT test must be done through the School Counseling Office and will open on Monday, September 14th. The registration fee is $18.00 and must be paid by a check made payable to Town of Belchertown<\/span>. Registration for the PSAT test will close on Friday, September 25th.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, see<\/span> this flyer<\/a> from the CollegeBoard. See your School Counselor with any additional questions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SAT Test Information<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Registration for the SAT exam is completed online at<\/span> www.satsuite.collegeboard.org<\/a><\/span>. For more information, see<\/span> this flyer<\/a><\/span> from the CollegeBoard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CURRENT SENIORS<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Members of the Class of 2027 may use the following forms to request transcripts for colleges and transcripts for scholarships:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Class of 2027 Official Transcript Request Form for Colleges<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

Class of 2027 Official Transcript Request Form for Scholarships<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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BHS ALUMNI<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you are a graduate of BHS or attended BHS and you need a copy of your transcript, please complete this Alumni Transcript Request Form<\/a><\/span> (preferred) or contact Anne Leblond in<\/span> the BHS School Counseling Office at aleblond@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/span> or 413-323-9419, x5200.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note colleges\/universities will not accept transcripts from applicants.\u00a0 They will only accept transcripts directly from high schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Work permits are issued in the Superintendent\u2019s 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.\u00a0 You must have a job prior to obtaining a work permit.<\/p>\n

Click <\/span>here<\/span><\/strong> <\/a><\/span>for the link.<\/p>\n

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