BWMS Family Update

BWMS Families,

This past summer, my family had the opportunity to visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Standing in that space and observing the artifacts, what struck me most was the story of unity and selflessness displayed by the NYC Fire Department and First Responders. Their legacy reminds us of the great impact a community can make when people choose to look out for one another. As we reflect on this 25th anniversary, my hope is that all of us will continue to contribute to the same family spirit of support as we strive to inspire and guide our students to reach their maximum potential. Thank you for partnering with us at BWMS.

We hope to see everyone at the Big Walnut Military Appreciation Night football game takes place tonight, Friday, September 11, 2026, as the Golden Eagles host Delaware Hayes at Big Walnut High School.

Sincerely,

Mr. Josh Frame

• The 2026-2027 Yearbook Art Contest will take place beginning Wednesday, September 2 through Monday, October 12. If you are interested in submitting your design, stop by the office and pick up a form. Please read the instructions at the top of the form carefully. Be sure to follow each step for your design to be considered.
• The 1st School Dance for 6th through 8th grade is Friday 9/18/26 from 6:30 - 8:00 in the Gymnasium. We will have a DJ play some good tunes and the kids will have a great time eating snacks from the concession stand. School Dances at BWMS are limited to our students and chaperoned by school staff. They are causal so no need to purchase a new outfit just for this occasion. The cost is $5.00 at the door.

• There is no school for students on Monday 9/21/26 due to a Teacher PD Day.

• The first BWMS Conference Night is Tuesday 9/22/26. We will share out the link to sign up for the first Parent Teacher Conference Night soon.

• Mid point of the 1st quarter is Friday 9/25/26. We call these Grade Update Days and we encourage all parents to log into PowerSchool to check the progress of their student's performance.

• Information for Gaming Club and Book Club can be found below. Art Club details will be shared soon. These groups meet on Wednesdays and will share the sign up links in ParentSquare when they are ready.

The 1st School Dance for 6th through 8th Graders at BWMS is next Friday 9/18/26 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the gym. We will have a DJ Matt Ryan play some good tunes and the kids will have a great time eating snacks from the concession stand. School Dances at BWMS are limited to our students and chaperoned by school staff. The cost is $5.00 at the door. Entrance will occur from the Athletic Entrance at the side of the building and student pick up will be according to the designated grade-level parking lot (please see below). We will encourage student pick up to enter from S Old 3C and exit on Letts Ave and for parents to park in the grade assigned parking lot. Please note that this event is for BWMS Students Only and casual dress is encouraged. In addition, all school rules continue to apply at the dance. We look forward to our students enjoying this event.

The outdoor education field trip letters were distributed to 6th graders via hard copies as well as through Parent Square this week. We would ask that all forms are returned to the following teacher (6A-Graven, 6B-Wion, 6C-Benson) by September 9th. Payment is due by Sept. 23 via Hometown Ticketing at This LINK.

The 6th grade Outdoor Education Program will take place the week of October 5th according to your students team. Look for the details in ParentSquare.

Big Walnut Middle School is organizing an exciting day trip for our 6th grade students. Recreation Unlimited staff will be leading the day, in conjunction with BWMS teachers, at Recreation Unlimited’s facilities during your student’s scheduled day. This trip will allow your student to experience outdoor education tailored to supplement the sixth-grade content standards. Activities will address the core subject areas and related arts areas. Students will participate in a variety of outdoor activities to enhance their learning.

Students will soon get into the time when summative assessments and monitoring of progress occurs. In fact if you can believe it, the mid-point of the 1st quarter is just weeks away. We call these Grade Update Days and we work to have an updated progress in PowerSchool for families to review student work. With conferences just around the corner, this will be a great time for you to check marks and monitor specific goals you may have set with your child before the school year began. As a quick reminder for those new to grades, we have a phrase to help us remember what is our main goal: BWMS cares more about the Learning and less about the Grade. Meaning, students have multiple opportunities for success throughout the quarter to demonstrate what they know and are able to do. Mr. Frame will be hosting a parent information meeting during the first conference night about how to help your student navigate the new world of grades. More details to come.

At BWMS, we will have two nights of conferences in the 1st quarter scheduled for Tuesday 9/22/26 and Thursday 10/1/26. We have designated 3:00PM-3:45PM conferences to be virtual and 4:00PM-7:00PM conferences to be in person. We will be sharing the online sign up next week which will account for parent conferences with the full team and selected related arts staff. Overall, we look forward to partnering with you to support your student's growth in 2026!

Conference Link is Here

Have you registered for the Big Nut Strut 5k? The event is Sunday, November 8th at PRE/BWHS.

This fun, family-friendly event helps raise money for all 8 Big Walnut Schools! This was one of the biggest fundraisers in 2026, and we need your help. The more participants from our school, the more money our school gets!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Sunbury/BigNutStrut

You can participate in-person or virtually for the 5K race or 1 mile walk. The Big Nut Strut brings our community together helping raise support for all Big Walnut Preschool, Elementary, Intermediate, Middle School and High School PTOs. These committees enrich our students educational experience through support of additional programs and materials to their curriculum. Come join us to show your EAGLE PRIDE!

**Sign up by September 30th for the discounted price!

All 7th grade students are required to have an updated Tdap and meningitis vaccine. We would ask that parents provide written proof of immunization or a letter of objection to the school within the first two weeks of school. Please contact our School Nurse at MeganTruax@bwls.net or the office with any questions.

Reminder that all athletes should have their final forms complete and a current OHSAA Evaluation Exam Form uploaded to Final Forms directly or emailed to Mrs. Kreager stephaniekreager@bwls.net. All physicals must be received prior to the first tryout date or first practice of the season.

All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net and on ParentSquare/Schoology.

The SOARing Staff Award and used to recognize a Big Walnut Middle School Staff Member who goes above and beyond to support the mission of BWLS to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential. If you would love to recognize a staff member, please submit their name and reason on the following form... HERE.

September

18 School Dance, 6:30-8:00

21 Teacher PD Day / Fair Day

25 Grade Update Day

22 Picture Day 7:45-2:20

22 Conferences, 3:00-7:00

28-2 Spirit Week

28 8th SOAR Celebration

28 Art Contest for Yearbook begins

October

1 Conferences, 3:00-7:00

2 Homecoming

5-9 Start with Hello Week / STOMP out Bullying Week

6-8 6th Grade Outdoor Education by Team

9 What I Need (WIN) Day

9 SC spirit - Stomp Out Bullying Day

12 Yearbook Art contest ends

13 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

15 End of 1st quarter

16 No School Teacher Work Day

19 7th SOAR Celebration

23 Report Cards Posted 8am

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Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 555 S Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Twitter: @Josh_Frame