On October 22, Mrs. Gorrell's Primary school class performed the poem "Christopher Columbus" by Laurie Stevens. This poem reminds us of Columbus' courage as he faced the challenges of a long voyage and even mutiny when he and his sailors began to lose hope of finding land. We are grateful for Mrs. Gorrell, who taught and led this poem with joy and enthusiasm. At Belmont, students memorize and recite poetry each year. Memorizing poetry helps students to build a storehouse of t

Once a year, the Belmont campus is transformed into a castle and students come to school in medieval attire for a day filled with learning and fun. October 13th was Belmont Classical Academy's all-school celebration of the Battle of Hastings, a battle that changed the fate of England, bringing an end to the Anglo-Saxon rule and beginning a new line of Norman (French) rulers. Bayeux Museum. (n.d.). The Battle of Hastings. https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeux-tapestry/dis

Fun and socialization mingle with ceremony and tradition in this exciting annual event. Each year, Belmont students, families, teachers, and faculty gather in the mountains to share a meal and honor the heritage of classical Christian education. This year's bonfire was held on September 25th. As students, faculty, and their families arrived, they connected with each other through play and conversation, eating their picnic dinners until the big moment came. Students and facult

This month commemorates 100 years since the publication of Winnie the Pooh, the beloved children's classic by A. A. Milne. In honor of this anniversary, the Middle School class, led by their teacher Mrs. Boynton, performed the poem "Teddy Bear," A. A. Milne's first piece to include the character Winnie the Pooh, originally named Edward Bear.^1 ^2 Winnie the Pooh and Piglet from the from the 90th anniversary release of The Best Bear in All the World, illustrated by Mark Burges

On Thursday, September 24, the primary school led the weekly Belmont devotional. They shared a poem about God's creation of the Earth (text included below), led by their teacher, Mrs. Gorrell. Afterwards each student shared their favorite part of the creation story and their own illustration of that event. "First came the light and the darkness. second came heaven and earth. Third came the water and dry land and every good seed of worth. Fourth came the sun, the moon and the

In this week’s devotional, we celebrated Constitution Day with a recitation of William Tyler Page’s “American’s Creed” by two upper school students, Kells Wright and Meika Buckler, and an all-school recitation of the Preamble to the Constitution, led by the lower school. The text of both are included below: “I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed,

Presented by the Upper School This year the Upper and Middle School students are studying Arthurian legends. Arthurian legends are stories based on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and these legends can be dated as early as the 6th century! When you think of knights and King Arthur, you likely think of men in suits of armor slaying dragons and rescuing princesses. Central to these legends is the idea of chivalry- a strict code of conduct a knight p

Another new year has started, and the students at Belmont Classical Academy are learning and remembering good habits both on the playground and in the classroom. As they practice daily routines (greeting their teachers and classmates, preparing for class, prayer, etc.), they also practice the three attributes of the Belmont motto: caritas, veritas, and actio – love, truth, and action. Students develop caritas when they treat each other with courtesy and say thank you to their

On March 26th, the Primary School students presented their annual Peter Rabbit play. We are so grateful for all the hard work Mrs. Gorrell and Ms. Ballard put into preparing students for this yearly favorite! The students did an amazing job sharing Beatrix Potter's timeless story through music and spoken dialogue. Belmont is an independent PreK-12 school in the classical, Christian tradition. In partnership with parents, we invest in students — helping them acquire an educati

On April 23rd, Belmont students celebrated Arbor Day by planting a new Kwanzan cherry tree on the playground by the picnic tables! We are grateful for all the students who came out to help prepare a new home for the tree, and we hope its beautiful pink blossoms are enjoyed by students for many years to come. Belmont is an independent PreK-12 school in the classical, Christian tradition. In partnership with parents, we invest in students — helping them acquire an education of

Presented by Middle School, Grades 5-6 Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Because babies were usually baptized three days after birth, historians celebrate his birthday on April 23. Remarkably, this is also the day he is believed to have died in 1616. His life begins and ends on the same symbolic date. Shakespeare had an extraordinary gift for language. He could take simple words and turn them into powerful, memorable lines that still

This year, Middle School students have been learning all about birds in science class. They had the opportunity to go to the Tracy Aviary last Friday to put their knowledge into action. Students enjoyed seeing birds like the burrowing owl, the trumpeter swan, and the rainbow lorikeet. Thank you to Ms. Shenkal for organizing this amazing field trip! Belmont is an independent PreK-12 school in the classical, Christian tradition. In partnership with parents, we invest in student

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 When we think about American literature, we often think of famous writers like Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne, or Emily Dickinson. But before their words could shape the nation, something else had to come first: a shared language. That’s where Noah Webster’s valuable contribution comes in. So what exactly did Webster create? In 1828, Webster published An American Dictionary of the English Language. This wasn’t just a dictionary—it was

Presented by Grammar School, Grades 3-4 Today we’re talking about the hymn "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today." It is a joyful song we sing at Easter. Did you notice that we hear the word Alleluia a lot in this hymn? It means Praise the Lord! This hymn was written by Charles Wesley, and it is full of celebration and joy - like a victory song! That’s why we keep singing “Alleluia!” many times. The Bible says, “Thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Presented by Middle School, Grades 5-6 "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." -- Michelangelo Buonarroti Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, most often known simply as Michelangelo, is one of the most respected and influential artists of the western world. He was born in Florence, Italy, on March 6, 1475. He was a master sculptor, painter, architect, sketch art

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 In The Odyssey , xenia, or Greek hospitality, was the sacred code of generosity and respect shown between a host and a guest, especially toward strangers or travelers. In the ancient Greek world, travel was dangerous. There were no hotels or restaurants the way we have today. Travelers depended on the kindness of strangers. Hosts were expected to welcome visitors, offer food, shelter, and gifts before asking their identity, while guests

Presented by Lower and Primary Schools, Grades PreK-2 God presides over the destinies of nations and raises up individuals to fulfill His plan. The name Christopher means Christ Bearer. Christopher Columbus was born in 1451; just one year after Johannes Gutenberg invented the moveable type printing press. By this time Bibles were becoming more available across Europe. His ability to read the scriptures in his own language increased the power of the Holy Spirit in His life. H

Presented by Grammar School, Grades 3-4 We are reading Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. The author loved animals and thought they were special. In the chapters we are reading, Charlotte shows us friendship, kindness, and helping others. The book is about a kind spider named Charlotte who loved her friend Wilbur, a little pig. When Wilbur was scared, Charlotte used her special gift of spinning webs to show everyone how amazing he was. She thought of others before herself. Her f

Presented by Middle School, Grades 5-6 On March 4, 1791 John Adams took office as the second president of the United States of America. This was monumental, as a peaceful transfer of power from one man to another. On February 17, 1801, 225 years ago today, Thomas Jefferson was elected the 3rd president of the United States. This election would bring the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another in the United States. The campaign for the presidency t

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. Did you know that by the time Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States, he had already worked as a farm hand, a rail splitter, a store clerk and shop assistant known for making exact change, a flatboatman on the Mississippi River, the postmaster of New Salem, Illinois, a self-trained land surveyor, a militia member, and a state legislator- even withou