Thank you for a wonderful year here in Bruin Nation. Students have grown so much this year and we are already looking forward to next year. We are so proud of all their hard work.
Congratulations to the Band and Choir. It was a wonderful Spring Concert! We are so proud of how far you all have come this year. Thank you Mr. Webb for leading them in their progression to becoming musicians.
Renaissance Rally and Other Activities
NO CAR RIDER PARKING UNTIL 2:00 pm May 13th and 14th we are blocking off the parking lot until 2:00pm. If you come to pick up a student during the day you will have to park in the Bus lot and walk around. We need the space for outdoor activities.
The Renaissance Rally is CONSTRUCTION themed this year! Wear your safety vest and hardhat!
PTSA News
Thank you to Ms. Andrea Rock for being willing to run for SBDM this school year she will join us along with Ms. Kelly Hall as parent SBDM representatives for the 2024-2025 school year. A special shout out to Ms. Laura Beth Godbold who has been on SBDM for years, we will miss her and her wonderful children. Thank you Godbolds!
Mr. Mark Vibbert has been a rock star this school year. He is the BMS PTSA president and we couldn’t have made it through the year without him. Thank you Mr. Vibbert and your wonderful family for being such a big part of the BMS school community.
If you are interested in being part of the PTSA please reach out and we will get you in touch with Mr. Vibbert!
END OF YEAR REMINDER
LIBRARY FEES/CHROMEBOOK FEES NEED TO BE PAID TO PARTICIPATE IN FIELD TRIPS AND HOUSE DAY! We have been reminding your students daily. 8th grade parents, your student must have all fees paid in order to receive a new chromebook next year! Please contact Ms. Karla Elliott with questions.
8th Grade Promotion
The promotion ceremony is May 16th at 6:00 PM in the gym at Bullitt Central High School. Students must dress their best and follow the dance/celebration dress code guidelines. Students must be here for promotion practice during the day to participate.
SUMMER AT BMS
BMS is under construction. We will not have in person office hours this summer. However we will be available via email and phone intermittently. We will be relocated to the R.O.C. Please see the information below.
Navigating BMS: Who to see for What? (linked here)
ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION(linked here)-Stephanie Dillman summer contact see link above for contact information.
PLEASE SEE THE NOTICE BELOW REGARDING BERNHEIM MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SUMMER CONSTRUCTION.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES??
If you need to make a change to transportation during the day, call the school prior to 2:30 pm and then send in a transportation change note to Ms Jennifer Vittitoe jennifer.vittitoe@bullitt.kyschools.us You must call in to speak with someone and a written note will be required.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
REPORT CARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA INFINITE CAMPUS AFTER SCHOOL IS OUT.
Any scheduling questions should be directed to Ms. Amy Bush. Schedules will be available on our Back to School Night August 5th. If you have scheduling questions for next year please email Ms. Bush at amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us
Let us know how we can serve your students and your family. Contact me at amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us with any questions or counseling needs.
BMS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Please visit the BMS Class Highlights, teachers will be updating all the class goings on this week! (linked here) Each House has end of year info linked.
ATHLETES : Please know that student athletes are held to a high standard. Their grades and conduct will be checked weekly. Students must be passing all classes to play for BMS as well be in good standing with their conduct. If you have questions about athletics please contact BMS Athletic Director james.carnes@bullitt.kyschools.us
Archery - The archery team will be shooting in the Nationals this weekend at the Louisville Fairgrounds. Good luck archers!
Baseball- Due to weather the team didn’t get a chance to play this week. Hopefully there is better weather this week and games are able to be played. They play this Tuesday vs. Heron at the Mt. Washington Sports complex, game starting at 7:45.
Softball - The ladies also had no luck getting games this week. They will try again to play this Monday vs. Mt. Washington at 7:30 and Wednesday vs. Hebron @ 6:00. Both games will be at the Mt. Washington Sports Complex.
Track - The track team also had to deal with the weather and were not able to have their track meet at Hebron. Hopefully the county championship meet at Bullitt Central Saturday will be a go. They would love to have the support of their classmates!! We are looking forward to continued success!!
Upcoming Dates and Events
May 11- Grizzlies 8th GRADE DANCE (6:30 pm-9:00pm)
May 14-Ren Rally (May 15 is the Rain Date)
May 16-8th Grade Promotion at BCHS at 6:00 pm
May 17-Last Day with Students ~
Cubs Field trip to the Zoo
Bears Field trip to Main Event
Grizzlies Field Trip to Holiday World (will return by 7:00 PM)
See you next year! August 6th, 1st day of school for 2024-2025.
MONDAY
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
HOUSE DAY
Cheer 5:30-7:30 pm
5th/6th grade Band rental night 5:00-7:00 pm
Softball vs MWMS @7:30
TUESDAY
RENAISSANCE RALLY
Scottish Rites Awards 6:00 pm
Girls Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
BMS Baseball VS. HMS 7:45 pm
WEDNESDAY-
Cheer 5:30-7:30 pm
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
BMS Softball vs ZMS at 6:00 pm
THURSDAY-
8th grade promotion at BULLITT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 6:00PM. (See information above)
STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT THURSDAY FOR PROMOTION PRACTICE TO PARTICIPATE.
FRIDAY
Field Trips
Cubs-Zoo
Bears- Main Event
Grizzlies- Holiday World. Students return around 7:00 pm
Which House is Winning This week? BMS has a house system that is based on students' year of graduation. Each house can earn points based on areas that are linked to the Bruin Way. Points are earned by the percentage of the house on the honor roll, free from referrals, attendance, school spirit, showing responsibility for yourself and others, participation in community service, random acts of kindness, and more!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEARS FOR WINNING THE HOUSE COMPETITION
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FAMILIES FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR EACH ONE YOU!
To our 8th Grade Students:
You have made us all so proud! Remember you are loved!
The Bruin Way is a life thing! Once a Bruin Always a Bruin!
Keep Being Amazing Bruin Nation!!!
We do our best to keep you informed! BMS News Bytes is our weekly newsletter, favorite this blog and the school website. BMS Class Highlights includes each teacher's snapshot about what's going on in class. The school website has all forms, information, calendar updates and district information you might need. Individual teacher websites are extremely useful to both students and parents. It is important that you log into Parent Portal and choose the option to receive email and texts from the school. Not only can you view your students grades, attendance and other information it is also a great communication tool to keep you connected. Lastly, please follow us on social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We also have @henryclaytime on Instagram to keep up with the antics of our school therapy dog. As you can see we want to make every effort to stay connected with families.
Thank you again for providing us the opportunity to serve you and your students.
#BruinBold #GoBruins! #bmsbebold
Until next year! We will miss you! See you soon!