February 7, 2018Essentially Bellcate is a new course offering taught by Kara Kitchen-Glodgett. In this class, students develop products in our lab to meet the self-regulation needs of Calming, Alerting and Grounding (essential oil toothpicks, putty, sprayers, inhalers, lollipops, cough drops, etc) The Essentially Bellcate lab is a great compliment to the self-regulation strategies that students are… Read more »
January 30, 2018In January of 2017, the State of Vermont put out a challenge to independent schools. The challenge was to create a video representing their school, its uniqueness, and celebrating the alternative and independent school culture. The catch was, it had to be less than ten minutes and in the style of The Mannequin Challenge. For… Read more »
January 26, 2018Ravenscroft Farm is a small, family run maple sugaring operation in Cambridge, VT. We presently tap just over 2000 trees collected by tubing run to our sugarhouse, as well as two small traditional bucket woods. Last season we began hosting the Bellcate “Tap to Sugar” apprenticeship. The program is designed to give students a hands-on… Read more »
January 25, 2018The Bellcate Bulldogs will open their 2018 basketball season this Saturday, January 27th, at Essex Alliance Church. The Bulldogs will play host to the freshman team from Essex High School, in a game that will most likely be a heated contest. Doors will open at 10:00 for spectators, and tip off is slated for 10:30…. Read more »
January 24, 2018Jack started rock climbing at Petra Cliffs at the beginning of Quarter 2. Over the course of the past few months, Jack has developed into a strong climber and is working on honing his skills at Petra on and off the walls! A moment of reflection from Jack: “I Enjoyed the fact that I have… Read more »
January 23, 2018Over the past several weeks, 7 students have made the commitment to try something new! They have applied to Community College of Vermont (CCV) to partake in their Dual Enrollment Program. These students, while enrolled in high school, have the opportunity to try out a college class as they think about their futures. All 7… Read more »
