Community Updates
Monday, October 23 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Pender County Schools is recognizing Red Ribbon Week, October 22-28, 2023. Red Ribbon Week is a National Initiative to promote drug prevention education and advocacy in youth by bringing awareness and providing resources for youth and their families. Wear RED this week to support drug awareness!
For some great Mental Health Awareness facts, resources and activities click 2023 Month of Awareness Calendars
BMS is recognizing Red Ribbon Week with a Spirit Week! Please see our schedule below.
Tuesday - "Your Future's So Bright" - Wear sunglasses & bright/neon or tie dye colors
Wednesday - "Team Up Against Drugs" - Wear Your Favorite College of Team Jersey/shirt
Thursday - "Flip the Script On Drugs" - Teacher dress up as students & students dress up as your favorite teacher
Friday - "BMS is Proud to be Drug/Alcohol Free - Wear your favorite BMS gear or BMS colors (red & black)
Wednesday, October 25 - Join us at Burgaw Middle School for our Title 1 Night
- WHO: Student and their families
WHAT: Mathematics and Science Curriculum Night
- DATE: October 25, 2023
- TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- WHERE: BMS Grade Level Classrooms
- WHY: To introduce our new Math Curriculum and to keep families informed about their child’s education
- Friday, October 27 - Quarter 1 Report Cards Sent Home
- Pender County Health Department (PCHD) will be on our BMS campus on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to administer flu shots to staff and students (for those interested). They will be on campus from approximately 7:45-9:30 am. Students must turn in their consent forms by Oct 31 to our school nurse. Staff can complete the form ahead of time, or on the day of the clinic. See a consent form here PCS Student Flu Consent Form
Our 8th grade students are going on a field trip to NC A&T SU and UNCG in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, October 21, 2023. We will tour both campuses and attend a football game. The cost of the field trip is $40.00 and is due by October 13, 2023. This includes two meals and admission to a football game. We will depart BMS at 5:00 am and return at approximately 10:00 pm that evening. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Jordan at 910-663-3588.
- Message from your Principal
Please see our BMS Parent/Student Orientation information here BMS Parent/Student Orientation
School Hours: 7:30-2:45pm (7:35 tardy bell)
Students exit bus/car at 7:10am (buses utilize the back of school/cars utilize the front of school)
For the 2023-2024 school year breakfast and lunch will be provided, at no cost, to all students at our school
Bus stop lookup is live and available for schools/parents to use: Click the link to access: Bus Stop Lookup
Parents who have a bus stop location concern should be directed to complete a Bus Stop Relocation Request form. Link: Bus Stop Relocation Request Form.
For instructions on how to access the form online click the following link:How to Access the Bus Stop Relocation Form
Here Comes the Bus will be available again this school year. Please remember that it is not accessible during the first few weeks of school. Schools will receive an email when Here Comes the Bus is available. Links to access information to distribute at open house is below:
- For students who walk home from school - Students MUST have a walker form signed in order to walk home from campus. If you are new to BMS, or if you have not completed a walker form, please send a note with your child for them to walk home on the first day of school.
- Parents - please complete the following survey Chromebook Agreement and Out of School Digital Device Survey
