Welcome Back BRMS

During these last few days of summer, the staff have been preparing for the return of school. I want to share all the office staff contact information in case you need something. The direct phone number to the middle school is 972-752-4511.

Attendance Clerk- Cathay Agan cathy.agan@brisd.net 972-752-5554 ext 511

PEIMS/Campus Secretary- Lynn Langwell lynn.langwell@brisd.net 972-752-5554 ext 512

Counselor- Karolyn Palitza karolyn.palitza@brisd.net 972-752-5554 ext 532

Math Instructional Coach- Stephanie Bermudez stephanie.bermudez@brisd.net 972-752-5554

Assistant Principal- Brayden Bunting brayden.bunting@brisd.net 972-752-5554

Principal- Angel Perez angel.perez@brisd.net 972-752-5554

Registration Forms to be completed before school starts for returning and new students.

Blue Ridge ISD Parent Portal

If you have not completed your parent portal for registration for the 23/24 school year you will need to do this as soon as possible. This is required for every student attending BRISD and everyone is required to turn in a proof of residency. We are so happy that access to all of the registration process is completely online this year.

Schedule Changes request are available from Ms. Palitza

All requests are due by noon on August 18, 2023.

Welcome back to school BRMS Tigers! Please read the following information carefully regarding important health updates as we start off this year strong!

-HEALTH CONDITIONS/ALLERGIES-

If your student has a new or updated health condition or allergy, please reach out to the nurse to discuss their health needs for the school year.

-MEDICATIONS-

If your student will require daily medication in the school clinic or will be self-carrying medication (Ex: Inhaler, Epi-Pen, OTC medication), PLEASE reach out to the school nurses via phone or email. ALL medications require a new parent consent form to be filled out every school year. Please note, controlled substances cannot be self-carried by students and must be pre-approved and distributed in the clinic.

-IMMUNIZATIONS-

Let’s Have a Smart Start!

State law requires children to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases to attend school in Texas. Getting your child vaccinated protects your child's health and that of the community.

To ensure we all have a healthy year, please make sure your student is up to date on all required immunizations. Immunizations help students learn and grow by helping prevent serious illnesses. Please forward any updated shot records to the nurses office. Click the link below to see which immunizations are required for your student by grade level!

https://www.brisd.net/o/brisd/page/immunization

Your district nurses are looking forward to a GREAT school year! Please feel free to reach out to your campus nurse any time you have questions or concerns about your child.

We are here to partner with you to help ensure your child is healthy and has the resources they need to succeed in school.

Click the link below to access the BRISD Health Services page for links to information and forms you might find helpful.

https://www.brisd.net/page/health-services

Catherine Stallings, BSN, RN

Elementary School Nurse

Blue Ridge ISD

catherine.stallings@brisd.net

Phone: 972-752-5554

Melissa Miels, LVN

Secondary School Nurse

Blue Ridge ISD

melissa.miels@brisd.net

Phone: 972-752-5554

School breakfast for middle school is $2.00

Student lunch for middle school students is $3.25

School breakfast and lunches are no longer free for all students

In order to qualify for free and reduced lunch benefits, each family household must complete a new free and reduced lunch application each year. These applications also provide additional benefits so please click below to apply for the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program. https://www.myschoolapps.com/

Starting Sept. 1 if your child qualifies for reduced breakfast they will no longer be charged.

Breakfast & Lunch menus are available on the BRISD website.

Hello from the PTO! My name is Bailey Carey, and I am the PTO President. I am very excited to get the 23-24 year started after the (not long enough!) summer break. The PTO has some great things planned for this year, however, we cannot accomplish them without volunteers. If you are interested in joining the PTO, I would love to extend an invitation to become a member. Please use the link below to fill out a membership form. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at pto.blueridgetx@gmail.com.

https://forms.gle/gQKWesVBmiksDJvy8

August

10 Students’ First Day of Class

24 BRMS Pep Rally

28 BRMS VB Game vs Pottsboro

September

2 BRMS Cross Country Meet @ Ft. Worth

4 Labor Day (Staff and Student holiday)

6 BRMS Football Game @ Wills Point

7 BRMS VB Game @ Leonard

9 BRMS Cross Country Meet @ McKinney

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