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15 days until we see your smiling faces!
#MissingSchoolMissingOut
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The countdown continues! We are excited to see our students!
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School offers us so many opportunities! It is the place where we learn and grow in so many ways. Being present every day is the key to our future! Be COOL and come to school! #MissingSchoolMissingOut
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Parents,
We have secured a volunteer for our cheerleading coach. We will begin practice on Tuesday 08-09-22 from 2 pm-4 pm. We will hold tryouts on Friday 08-12-22. Participants must have a physical on the WVSSAC form, proof of insurance, and 7th grade students must have verification of immunizations for 7th grade. We look forward to seeing everyone.
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What is your favorite part of the school day? #MissingSchoolMissingOut
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Middle School fall sports will begin on August 8, please make sure to have your child's physical by that date. Also, any 7th graders participating must have proof of 7th grade immunizations to participate. Volleyball will not begin until August 15.
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We are counting down the days!
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We are counting down the days!
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“Drawing With Nature” 6th graders learning about perspective, angles, and value.
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Bus 598 will not run tomorrow, Monday, May 16th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.
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Bus 598 will not run tomorrow, Friday, May 13th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.
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Bus 598 will not run tomorrow, Thursday, May 12th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
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Parents, as you begin your child's summer closet cleanout, please keep in mind we could use gently worn clothing and shoes for our clothing closet. Please contact Casey Yoder or Jessica Peak at BMS 304-325-2481.
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Bus 657 will not run today, Thursday, May 5th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
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Attention Bluefield Middle parents and guardians. Bluefield Middle's fire alarm went off due to a heat sensor being knocked down off the wall. The fire department is on scene and has determined no fire or threat of fire is present. Students and staff are in the process of returning to their classrooms. Thank you.
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Our Buccaneers are learning about archery again this semester. Mr. Yost demonstrates the safety procedures and the proper technique.
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Mr. Morris is continuing with learning by station rotation. His students love the group collaboration and tend to remember the lesson longer.
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Ms. Henkes had a group of students to reward after their test. They all remembered their brain dumps and all worked very hard on their test. We can’t wait to see their results.
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The BMS Trash to Treasure Winners. These students will be recognized on Thursday for their efforts to help clean up our community. Congratulations to each of them and their creativity.
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Bus 657 will not run tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.