Posted: Monday, September 1, 2025. 9:10 am CST.
By Zoila Palma: Today, as schools across Belize officially opened for the 2025–2026 academic year, the Western Border saw a familiar yet remarkable sight — scores of students and parents from Melchor de Mencos, Petén crowded the entry point into Benque Viejo del Carmen, marking the start of a new school chapter for many cross-border learners.
Dressed in their crisp uniforms and accompanied by proud parents, these students joined thousands of Belizean children returning to preschool, primary, and secondary schools.
For many families from Melchor, sending their children to school in Belize is an intentional decision — one rooted in the desire for their children to learn English, gain a competitive edge, and access Belize’s well-rounded education system.
Parents, many visibly emotional, stood at the border gates and school entrances, seeing their children off with hugs and words of encouragement.
The first day of school, always a significant milestone, took on even more meaning for these families navigating both cultural and geographic boundaries in pursuit of quality education.
In Benque Viejo del Carmen, teachers welcomed students into classrooms that had been carefully prepared with colorful learning aids, interactive centers, and lesson plans.
Parents and teachers alike recognize the diversity and richness that these cross-border students bring to the school community, fostering an environment where cultures meet and lifelong friendships are formed.
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Posted: Monday, September 1, 2025. 9:10 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Today, as schools across Belize officially opened for the 2025–2026 academic year, the Western Border
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