Bluefield Middle

Ms. Moore’s and Ms. Hulsey’s Science classes have been learning about natural disasters. Today, they built their own volcano out of play dough and watched it erupt using baking soda and vinegar. 🌋🌋

Teacher treat Thursday and we celebrated Pi day.

Choral students at All County Choir

Robotics at the state competition

Pi day fun!

Ms. Smith's class is studying circumference and getting ready for Pi day as well! 3.14

Parents!! The HSTA scholarship application is open for all 8th grade students. Please apply at: https://health.wvu.edu/health-sciences-and-technology-academy/about-hsta/apply-to-hsta/

Parents, today your students will be bringing home paperwork regarding the upcoming testing schedule. Please review this packet with your child. If you have any questions or concerns please call the school.

We will hold an open house tomorrow February 21, 2024 from 3:30-5:30 for students who are struggling and will need some extra assistance. Teachers will discuss tutoring options with parents. We will also have Gear Up representatives present to discuss tutor.com with parents.

The BMS 2024 Honor Band.

Our Math Counts team performed well today at competition. They will be traveling to the state competition.

Current 7th graders are eligible to apply.

Current 8th graders are eligible to apply.

Hey 8th Graders! Look at this wonderful summer opportunity!

Bluefield Middle School had 7 students make the 2024 Mercer County Middle School Honor Band: 1st Chair Mallets Jackson Jones 2nd Chair Trombone Brayden Clemins 4th Chair Flute Mila Hannah 8th Chair Clarinet Nevaeh Woods 9th Chair Clarinet Leah Yancey 12th Chair Clarinet Ava Wahid-Jacobs 7th Chair Trumpet Marcus Hannah Congratulations to each of them and Mr. Cochran.

James Davis was recognized by the board for the 110% club. James went above and beyond to help a student find her ring. She accidentally threw it away at lunch. He sifted through every discarded bag of trash until he found her ring. She was very appreciative of his efforts. Thank you to Mr. Davis for going above and beyond for our students at BMS.

Due to the school cancellation, the band concert will be moved to January 9, 2024. Concert time will be the same at 5:30 pm. We apologize for the change.

Ms. Robinson and our choral programs put on a fantastic holiday performance for parents and others.

8th grade parents, please see the attached letter and flier for information regarding an exciting opportunity for your students here at BMS! Hello Bluefield Middle 8th parents and guardians, I am reaching out to thank you for your support in connecting your students to Student Success Agency (SSA)! Student Success Agency is the first agency to represent students instead of celebrities and athletes. Students can access agency services and connect with their Agent anywhere, anytime, including after school and on the weekends, through their Winbox. The Winbox is the official Student Success Agency app that allows students to access: • Near-peer mentorship from SSA’s network of Agents • Ongoing coaching for academic, college, career, and life success • Personalized opportunities based on their goals and interests • Unlimited tutoring and homework help around their schedule • Postsecondary planning tools • FAFSA and scholarship support One of their speakers visited our school to introduce students to SSA and show them how to download the Winbox app, if your student missed the event, you can follow the below steps with them to join the Winbox: 1. Access the Winbox a. With a cell phone: Visit studentsuccess.co/welcome to download the Winbox b. With a laptop: Visit studentsuccess.co/welcome to access the website 2. Create Profile 3. Submit consent form to activate SSA+ . E-sign the form by sending the link in the Winbox to parents/guardians a. Upload a signed paper form in the Winbox Questions? Tap the bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the Winbox to connect with SSA’s Support Team! Thank you! Mr. Vaughn 8th Grade Team Leader and GEARUP Coordinator

We will accept Virtual Applications from December 11-15 for 2nd Semester. Second semester will begin for virtual students on January 10, 2024. If you are interested in applying for Virtual school for your child, please call 304-325-2481 or stop by BMS and speak with a counselor.