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BMS Family Newsletter - August 9

Belief in Each and Every Student!!!

(BEES)

Back-to-School Registration was an exciting day at BMS!

The BMS faculty and staff were happy to welcome families back and meet our sixth graders and their families. We hope everyone had the opportunity to visit with teachers, join the PTO, sign up for Builders Club, and gather important information to help prepare for the new school year. We are looking forward to a wonderful year together and are excited to welcome our students back to BMS!

If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to return the acknowledgment signature page from your student information guide. Parents and students, thank you for taking care of this important item; stop by the main office if you need a copy.

There's still time to bring in your photo-

Celebrating our BMS students!!!

Our special project, which reflects one of our core beliefs—that we believe in each and every student—is underway!

We would love for more families to participate by sharing a printed photo of your child or family to be included in a special school display celebrating our BMS community. Please send a physical copy of the photo with your student next week.

Please submit a copy of your photo rather than the original, as photos will become part of the display and will not be returned.

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming environment where every student feels valued, connected, and celebrated!

Let's get school ready -

Please read the following important information.

Students will receive a paper copy of their schedule with locker information on the first day of school from their Learning Coach. Visit your student/parent portal to confirm your assigned Learning Coach prior to arriving at BMS. There will also be a Learning Coach assignment list posted at the BMS entrance.

The drop/add period to request elective changes ends on August 24th. Please note that all requests may not be honored due to scheduling conflicts and full classes.

If your student plans to bring lunch, ensure that it does not require heating. We are not able to microwave food items for students. Please be aware that students are not permitted to eat in class.

Please leave non-wired headphones, non-wired earbuds, toys, squishies, stuffed animals, and blankets at home. These items can be expensive and are often misplaced when brought to school and cause distractions to the learning environment.

Have water bottles and backpacks labeled with student names.

6th Grade Orientation - Tuesday, August 11th

On Tuesday, August 11th, sixth grade students will participate in orientation from 8:05am- 11:05am

While here, they will follow their daily schedule for a half day, practice opening their locker, and review lunch procedures.

First day of School for all Bees - Wednesday, August 12th

Arrive on time, come prepared, meet your Learning Coach, and Bee Great! 🐝

The first day of school is an important step toward a successful year! Your BMS faculty and staff are excited to welcome you, see your smiling faces, and begin an amazing year together. Come ready to learn, connect, and Bee Great!

Important BMS Traffic Pattern, Dismissal Safety, and CCPS Bus Route Information

BMS Drop-off and Pick-up Information- Please read

AM Drop-off begins at 7:30- please arrive on time

PM Pick Up

1st Load of Buses 2:50

2nd Load of Buses 2:55

Car riders 3:05

Car Riders cannot enter the bus lane until all buses have exited.

To ensure all students and Bee Drive are safe, please follow the following traffic pattern:

Parents, do not enter Bee Drive from Laxton Rd; you will not be allowed to turn into the BMS campus from that direction.

Enter Bee Drive from Enterprise Drive
Turn into the BMS parking lot and pull into the faculty lot making two lines
If there is no space in the BMS lot, parents will pull into the shoulder beside the stadium fieldhouse/baseball fields to wait until the line moves. (Do not block Bee Drive.)

26-27 CCPS Bus Route Reminders

To view your child’s bus stop information for the 2026–2027 school year, please log in to the Parent Portal.

As we begin the school year, please note that bus routes may change. Please be aware that bus routes may be delayed the first week of school.

Contact: ccshelp@campbell.k12.va.us for assistance.

Dismissal safety reminders and concerns

To ensure the safety of all students, we need your help with the following:
Students are not permitted to cross Bee Drive.
Students must cross at the cross walk with the crossing guard; they are not permitted to cross between vehicles.
Students are not permitted to walk to/from BHS; high school siblings that drive are expected to follow the car rider rules.
Students are not permitted to be dropped off or picked up from the faculty lot. Parents should not be in the faculty lot during pick up or drop off.
If you have specific questions or requests for altered dismissal plans, please contact the main office directly.

BMS Band

Hello and welcome back! It's been an exciting couple of weeks for the Brookville Middle and High School Bands, as students from grades 7-12 began work on their 2026 marching production, "Scars of Gold". The show centers around the Japanese art of kintsugi, which is the practice of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer and powdered gold. Themes of renewal and rebirth are present throughout, with musical selections ranging across genres from Journey to Snarky Puppy.

The Marching Bees will perform "Scars of Gold" at all home high school football games this season as well as at six competitions across the state.

Please don't miss the chance to support your fellow students and enjoy an outstanding production!

Yearbook information - Lowest Price of the Year!!

Order by August 31st to save an extra 10% off your entire purchase.

Yearbooks are just $45, and Personalized yearbooks are only $51.

PLUS, through Aug. 31, get an extra 10% off your entire purchase by using the code: 10OFF-10635

Code is only valid on yearbookordercenter.com. Search for Brookville Middle in Virginia (there is another Brookville Middle in a different state), or use our school code 10635.

B-Team Football

Go Bees!!!

B Team Football Scrimmage Saturday 8/15 @ Read Mountain Middle School at 10:00am.

Belief in Each and Every Student

Share your photo

As we prepare for an exciting 2026–2027 school year, we are creating a special project that reflects one of our core beliefs that we believe in each and every student.

To help make this project meaningful, we are inviting families to share a printed photo of their child or family to be included in a school display celebrating our BMS community. If you would like to participate, please bring a physical copy of your photo to Back to School registration.

Please submit a copy of a photo rather than an original, as the photos will become part of this display and will not be returned.

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming environment where every student feels valued, connected, and celebrated. We truly appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you at Back to School Day!!

New to our faculty - BMS welcomes!!!

We are excited to welcome eight new teachers to the Brookville Middle School family! Be sure to stop by, introduce yourself, and help us give them a warm Bee welcome when you visit on Back-to-School Day.

Amber Vega- 7th/8th grade Math

Kayla Eisner- 6th grade English

Lauren Harris- Art

Ethan Velivlis-Band

Todd Reichart- 8th grade English

Micah Glaize- PE

Mike Dixon - SPED

Reading Intervention - LTS (Jana Hillman/ Linda Edgemon)

Back to School Registration Day!!

Wednesday, August 5th 11am-2pm and 4pm-7p

Pick up your schedule and meet your teachers
Practice opening lockers
Complete important documents
Complete the Student Information Guide signature page
Check your transportation information (Forum)
Stop by to meet the nurse and update your annual medical plan (Clinic)
Join the PTO
Purchase BMS Apparel and/or a BMS Sports family pass
Put money on lunch accounts for extras
Stop by the athletics table for information on the Arbiter system and the athletic registration process. (Gym hallway)

BMS PTO - Stop by the PTO table at Back to School Day.

We appreciate your support and look forward to working together!

The Brookville Middle School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) plays a vital role in building a strong school community and supporting our students, teachers, and staff. We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us continue making a positive impact.

Stop by the PTO table at Back to School day on Wednesday, August 5th from 11 to 2 and 4 to 7.

Support the PTO, by stopping by the Nothing Bundt Cakes table and make a purchase during the Back to School Day!

Fall Fundraiser: Attraction Books -$25 (more information to come!)

Transportation Survey - Please complete.

CCPS transportation needs this information to schedule/update bus routes.

Please help us by completing the transportation survey sent to the email address we have on file. The process takes only 1–2 minutes to complete.

Even if your child will be a car rider, we still ask that you complete the survey.

If your child rode the bus at the end of the 2025–2026 school year, that information will already appear in the survey. Completing the form allows you to verify the information or make any necessary updates.

Please remember that students must reside within their school attendance zone to qualify for school bus transportation.

If the survey link does not open when clicked, try copying and pasting the entire link into your browser’s address bar.

https://parentlink.campbell.k12.va.us/?survey=3

Welcome to Learning Coach

At BMS, all students participate in a Learning Coach group.

This group will meet daily each morning before 1st period. During this time, students will participate in the "In Control" Character Education program. Throughout the year we will be providing information for parents in our weekly newsletters regarding In Control, to provide talking points at home.

During Learning Coach time students will also have an opportunity to check their email and grades, and participate in other mini lessons that will help them have a successful school year.

School Supplies

Important information

As you shop for school supplies, we kindly ask that you avoid sending novelty items or toys to school. While these items can be fun, they often become distractions in the classroom and can interfere with teaching and learning.
If you have any questions about school supplies or what is appropriate to bring, please don't hesitate to ask your child's teacher or check with one of our school counselors during Open House. We appreciate your partnership in helping us create a positive and focused learning environment for all students.

All grades

1 or 2 inch binders (individual classes may require a specific size)
Tab dividers
Notebook paper
Highlighters
Pencils/cap erasers
2 pocket folders
Colored pencils
Wired headphones/earbuds

Optional: Tissues and Clorox wipes

*Please note that students are not allowed to bring wireless earbuds/headphones to school.*

Specific supplies per grade level

Grade six only:

spiral notebook, dry erase markers, tissues, glue sticks

Grade 7 only:

(2) composition notebooks, glue sticks

Grade 8 only:

composition notebook, index cards

Teachers will share if any additional items are needed for special projects or assignments.

Some teachers may have Amazon wish lists for families who would like to support their classrooms with additional items.

Important Dates:

6th Grade Orientation- Tuesday, August 11th

Be sure to check next week's newsletter for specific information.

First day of school- Wednesday, August 12th

"Come ready to learn, have fun, and make it a great first day!"

Ways to get involved at BMS!!!

Join Builders Club

Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact at Brookville Middle School and in our community?

Builders Club is the middle school version of Key Club and Kiwanis Club, dedicated to serving our school, community, and world through meaningful service projects.

In past years, members have organized Thanksgiving baskets, teacher appreciation goodie bags, sock drives, animal shelter food drives, and Christmas cards for nursing home residents.

Builders Club meets twice a month and is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Our school sponsors are Ms. Taylor and Mrs. Maples, with Mr. Updike serving as our Kiwanis Club sponsor.

Join us this year and discover how you can make a difference through service!

Thespian Club

Thespian Club is a welcoming space for any student interested in acting, singing, dancing, and learning new skills .Whether you have years of experience or are trying something new, everyone is welcome! Check upcoming newsletters and listen to announcements for information about our first club meeting, which will be held in mid-September.

Bible Club, Book Club, and more....

Be sure to check upcoming newsletters and listen to the daily announcements for information about Bible club, Book club, and more.

Sports Update - New registration process - Be sure to complete online.

Important- New Athletic Registration Process for B-Team, JV, and Varsity

The new format is entirely digital. See process below.

Athletic registration for Brookville Sports will now be an entirely digital process. This is the case for B-Team, JV, and Varsity Sports.

Please be sure to follow these steps to complete your registration and ensure that your student is registered for athletic participation:

Create an Arbiter Registration account (you only need one account for your whole family). You may create your account by clicking here.
Activate your Arbiter Registration account from the activation link that will be automatically sent to your email. (Note: this email may go into your junk folder).
Follow next steps and use the QR code or search for "Brookville Athletics" to access the registration page.

You will be required to upload your student's physical digitally, rather than turning it into the school.
Once you have completed your registration, you will receive an email notification to let you know we have received your registration. Students MUST be registered and cleared to be eligible for participation.
Physical copies of the QR code will be available in the main office.

Volleyball

Information on Tryouts

Try outs Aug. 3rd & 4th 3:30-5:30 @ BHS in the aux gym

Must have a VHSL physical and an Arbitrer account set up

Football

Football will practice 5-7 pm, M-F.

Belief in Each and Every Student- BMS

JULY 2026: Welcome Back to BMS!

BMS Family Newsletter Summer Edition

BMS Office Hours 8 am-3 pm

New BMS Principals

This year, Mr. Sterling Harrison, Principal, and Mr. Aaron Scott, Assistant Principal, are joining the Brookville Middle School family. Mr. Harrison and Mr. Scott look forward to getting to know our students and families. Be sure to say hello when you come for Back to School registration on Wednesday, August 5th.

We are excited for the positive leadership, kindness, and energy they will bring to BMS this school year!

Looking ahead...

BMS families, we hope you're enjoying your summer and staying hydrated and cool. We have been busy planning for the 2026-2027 school year.

The BMS family newsletter will be sent on Sunday evenings; check weekly to stay informed about important school updates, events, celebrations, and other information. We hope this edition will help you begin to prepare for the new school year. We look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Day on August 5th. Select the link for more information, including the 2026-2027 CCPS Academic Calendar.

Save the date: Grade Six Orientation- Tuesday, August 11th.

Share a photo

As we prepare for an exciting 2026–2027 school year, we are creating a special project that reflects one of our core beliefs: that we believe in each and every student.

Please submit a copy of a photo rather than an original, as the photos will become part of this display and will not be returned.

Have a wonderful rest of your summer!

Transportation Survey - All Families

Even if your child will be a car rider, we still ask that you complete the survey.

Please help us by completing the transportation survey sent to the email address we have on file. The process takes only 1–2 minutes to complete.

Even if your child will be a car rider, we still ask that you complete the survey.

Please remember that students must reside within their school attendance zone to qualify for school bus transportation.

If the survey link does not open when clicked, try copying and pasting the entire link into your browser’s address bar.

https://parentlink.campbell.k12.va.us/?survey=3

Student Schedules - Important information (Please read.)

Student schedules will be released after 4 pm on Friday, July 31.

Student schedules will be released after 4 pm on Friday, July 31. Please know that every attempt is being made to schedule requested classes. In some cases alternate courses are necessary to complete a student's schedule.

When you receive your schedule, if you would like to request a change, please email your child's counselor (Mrs. Dukes, A-K, adukes@campbell.k12.va.us OR Mrs.Cash, L-Z, acash@campbell.k12.va.us).

Schedules are extremely tight and unfortunately, some requests can't be honored due to conflicts and overloaded courses. We are also unable to honor teacher requests or time of class requests.

Back to School (Registration)

Wednesday, August 5th (More details below)

Wednesday, August 5th- Stop by BMS during the following hours as your schedule permits.

11 am- 2 pm

4 pm-7 pm

Pick up your schedule and meet your teachers
Complete important documents
Stop by the PTO table
Purchase BMS apparel/ BMS Sports family passes
Find out your transportation information in the Forum
Stop by the clinic to update your annual medical plan
Order a yearbook
Join the Builder's Club

Information on school supplies

BMS Supply lists

The items listed below are for each grade level. Teachers will communicate with students if there are any additional items needed for special projects or assignments. Some teachers may have Amazon wishlists.

*Please note that students are not allowed to bring wireless earbuds/headphones to school.*

6th, 7th, and 8th grade supplies

Backpack with padding for laptop
1 or 2 inch binders (individual classes may require a specific size)
Tab dividers
Notebook paper
Highlighters
Pencils/cap erasers
2 pocket folders
Colored pencils
Wired headphones/earbuds

Additional supplies- ask your teacher at Back to School Day

Grade six only:

spiral notebook, dry erase markers, tissues, glue sticks

Grade 7 only:

(2) composition notebooks, glue sticks

Grade 8 only:

composition notebook, index cards

Optional: Tissues and Clorox wipes

Fall Sports - Important -New Athletic Registration Process (Please read)

The new format is entirely digital. See process below.

As you may be aware, athletic registration for Brookville Sports will now be an entirely digital process. This is the case for B-Team, JV, and Varsity Sports.