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.
Report cards went home with students today. On Tuesday, November 7 from 3:30-5:30 we will have an open house for parents with concerns or questions regarding your child's grades.
BMS students attended the cares event sponsored by the first responders of Mercer County and Southern Highlands.
West Virginia History students researched and created power presentations on various WV hauntings and those places now on the West Virginia Historical Registry. Students presented their projects to their respectful classmates. Students focused on design concepts and graphics, animations and the use of functioning links while orally presenting material.
If you are planning to order photographs, please send in your order with a payment made to Strawbridge Studios no later than noon on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The proofs were sent home today October 25. You can order online also without a shipping charge until November 10, 2023. After November 10, 2023 online ordering will continue, but the orders will be shipped to your home instead of the school and there is an additional charge of $7 for this shipping. Thank you for your continued support.
Homecoming 2023
Miss Congeniality: Charity Powell
King: Isaiah Mitchell
Queen: Kymereon Kearns
Homecoming candidates need to be at the field tomorrow by 6:00.
Parents, we will have a practice lockdown drill today.
The soccer game for this evening has been postponed. We will try to reschedule. 8th grade night has been moved to Wednesday 10/11/23.
We will be taking fall sport pictures on Friday 10-6-23. Please log in to order your photos.
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Parents and Families: We would like your input in creating the 2024-2025 school year calendar! Please click on survey link. Calendar public hearings will be held on October 9th and October 23rd at the Seminar Center at 6:00 p.m.
https://forms.office.com/r/kGyVS1Pu08
Parents, we will hold our first LSIC meeting on September 26 at 4:30 pm. We hope to see you there. Following our meeting, Gear up will have a county wide meeting for 7th and 8th grade parents at the Loft in Princeton at 6:00 pm.
Summer Band Camp starts Monday, July 31st from 9am-11:30am!
Weekly Schedule Setup:
Monday: Brass Instruments
Tuesday: Woodwind Instruments
Wednesday: Percussion
Thursday: Full Band
Friday: Extra Help Day
Please enter through the back band door, as painting is taking place throughout the building.
Please make sure to wear comfortable, school appropriate clothes to both play your instrument and practice outside in. Also, be sure to bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses if needed.
Students must also make sure they have a completed sports physical by the end of Week One, or they will be unable to participate in the camp for Weeks Two and Three. Upcoming 7th grade students must also have their required immunizations before beginning Summer Band. Students will not be able to attend the camp until these immunizations are completed.
If any parent has questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Cochran.