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Our Mission
The mission of the Belchertown Public Schools is to ensure that every student meets with success every day. To that end, we pledge to ensure that we have rigorous, standards-based curriculum; instruction designed to meet the needs of diverse learners in every classroom; access the global learning community via state-of-the-art technology in schools that are communities of respect and civility for all.
All registrations for Belchertown Public Schools are processed at our Central Office
Please find printable registration paperwork for all schools here or email
Christina Aponte at caponte@belchertownps.org
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
Absentee/Tardy Line: 413-323-0455 (Available 24 Hours)
Phone: 413-323-0471 or 413-323-0472
Fax: 413-323-0492
Grades: 1-3
School Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Latest Pickup in front office: 2:30 p.m.
Magda Harrison, Principal
mharrison@belchertownps.org
Ivy Peritz-Smith, Assistant Principal
iperitzsmith@belchertownps.org
School News
School Calendar
May 2025
Thursday May 8
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Cold Spring/Swift River Virtual PTO Meeting
Wednesday May 14
- All Day
- Early Release Day ~ 8:45-1:00 and Lunch will be served
Monday May 19
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- School Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting
Monday May 26
- All Day
- No School ~ Memorial Day
June 2025
Wednesday June 4
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Cold Spring/Swift River Virtual PTO Meeting
Tuesday June 17
- All Day
- Last Day of School ~ Days will be added if there are snow days