Beckwith Bulletin
BMS Community,
This week was Kindness Week at Beckwith Middle School, where we filled the Kindness Wall with thoughtful messages on Monday, wore green and gold on Tuesday, focused on expressing kindness on Wednesday, stayed warm and cozy on Thursday, and celebrated Valentine’s Eve on Friday by wearing red, pink, and white hearts.
On Monday, we wrapped up the final basketball games of the year. The boys showed tremendous improvement each game this season, and the girls finished as repeat champions of the Massasoit League.
On Tuesday, select 8th grade students participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as “The Nation’s Report Card.” This is the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of student achievement in the United States.
On Wednesday, students in grades 6–8 participated in the Say Something Student Training. This evidence-based program empowers students to recognize warning signs of violence or self-harm (especially on social media) and report concerns to a trusted adult. The training encourages students to be “upstanders” rather than bystanders.
On Thursday, we held our annual Blue and White Unified Game after school. Teams of students and staff competed in a friendly game that celebrated the spirit of unity and inclusion.
Friday marked the final BMS Ski & Board Club trip to Wachusett Mountain. It was a fantastic winter for skiing and boarding, especially with all that snow!
Please note that Winter Break is next week, and there will be no school. Classes will resume on February 23rd.
📸 Photos and highlights from Beckwith Middle School can be found on the BMS Facebook Page.
New In This Week's Bulletin:
- Fire Safety Poster Contest
- Baseball/Softball Sign ups
- ESSA Report Card
Mark Your Calendars:
- February 27 - Talent Show
- March 6-13 BMS Book Fair
- March 21 - Rehoboth Easter Egg Hunt
- March 23 - Harlem Wizards
- May 2 - Spring Craft Fair
- There are additional flyers below with more information
Have a great Winter Break!!!
Stephen Donovan, Ed.D., Principal and Amy Abrams, Assistant Principal
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST
Click below for the Fire Safety Poster Contest Information open to students in grades 6-8.
Please use this link to sign students up to tryout for softball or baseball.
Students must be signed up no later than March 6 and must have a current physical on file. Eligible students are current 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Baseball Tryouts will begin March 9th until 4:00 p.m.
Softball Tryouts will begin March 16th until 4:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE for the Softball/Baseball Schedule.
Click the documents below for information about BMS' ESSA Report Card.
CLICK HERE for the DR Wellness Committee Newsletter
BMS Community,
Please remember that your student’s presence is powerful. It is our goal to have all students in school every day, and with your partnership, we can make that happen.
This is a friendly reminder to call the Main Office when your student will be absent. While notifying us prevents you from receiving the district’s automated attendance call, an absence is not considered excused unless we receive documentation from a medical provider or other approved source. Notes may be emailed directly to the office or brought in by your student.
Massachusetts State Law states that 8 absences within a quarter (approximately 45 days) is considered habitually truant. If your student is experiencing challenges that make attendance difficult, please reach out—we are here to support you. You can find the full attendance policy later in this SMORE, along with additional resources in the Student Handbook.
Reporting an Absence
Please call the 24/7 Absence Line by 8:15 a.m. on the day of the absence.
📞 508-252-5080, press 1
Include your child’s name and the reason for the absence.
You may also email: bmsattendance@drregional.org (this email can also be used to report tardies or dismissals).
Families who do not contact us by 8:15 a.m. will receive a 9:15 a.m. phone call, text message, and email from the district prompting them to confirm the absence.
Excused Absences
Absences are considered excused only for the following reasons:
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Student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor’s note)
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Bereavement
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Family emergencies
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Observance of major religious holidays
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Inclement weather that endangers the student’s health
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Court appearances
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Out-of-school suspensions
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Disability-related absences
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Unique circumstances approved by the Principal
For chronic or irregular absences reported as illness, a physician’s statement may be required.
Submitting Documentation
Doctor’s notes may be faxed to 508-252-5082 or emailed to bmsattendance@drregional.org.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain strong, consistent student attendance. Every day truly matters.
This year, BMS is up and running with a theme of "Your Presence is Powerful!" This theme from DESE not only highlights the "vital connection between student attendance and academic/social success," but also stresses the importance of students choosing to be upstanders, supporting one another to create a culture where everyone feels valued and safe. Engagement creates transformation in our school community, and we invite you to be present as well by volunteering and attending events. When we are all actively present, we have the ability to create positive meaningful change in our school community.
School breakfast and lunch will once again be provided free of charge to all students; however, all students must use the point-of-sale system to obtain their free lunch. Please encourage your child to remember their lunch PIN number, as this helps speed up the lunch lines. If a student forgets their PIN, the cafeteria staff need to look it up, which can cause delays. Please note that only breakfast will be served on early release days.
Additionally, please see below for a letter from Whitson's with instructions on setting up a MySchoolBucks account, which is required for purchasing snacks. This letter also includes information about the cafeteria's interactive menu and relevant contact details.
We've partnered with Clothes Bin to maintain a clothes and shoes recycling bin on the Beckwith campus. They collect, manage, and distribute clothes, shoes, and textiles. If you have any clothes or shoes that could be recycled, please feel free to drop them in the bin located at the far end of the parking lot. Beckwith Middle School receives funds for donated contents. To learn more about Clothes Bin, please CLICK HERE.
The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has made a community connection with Community & Social Services | Old Colony YMCA. Their Family Resource Center is available to both Dighton and Rehoboth families and has much to offer in terms of support. Please feel free to check out all that they have to offer by using the previous links.
CLICK HERE for the 2025-2026 District Calendar which was approved by the School Committee.
February 23 & 24 - White Days
February 25 & 26 - Blue Days
February 27 & March 2 - Red Days
March 3 & 4 - White Days
March 5 & 6 - Blue Days
March 9 & 10 - Red Days
March 11 & 12 - White Days
March 13 & 16 - Blue Days
March 18 & 19 - Red Days
March 20 & 23 - White Days
March 24 & 25 - Blue Days
March 26 & 27 - Red Days
March 30 & 31 - White Days
April 1 & 2 - Blue Days
April 6 & 7 - Red Days
April 8 & 9 - White Days
April 10 & 13 - Blue Days
April 14 & 15 - Red Days
April 16 & 17 - White Days
*February 24 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m
*February 25 - School Council 3:00 p.m. Library
*February 25 - Unified Basketball BMS @ Somerset
*March 3 - Unified Basketball Norton @ BMS
*March 4 - Early Release Day then BMS Parent Conferences (Invitation only)
*March 8 - Daylight Savings Time Ends (Turn clocks forward 1 hour)
*March 9 - Preview Day for Spring Book Fair
*March 9-13 - Spring Book Fair
*March 10 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.
*March 11 - Unified Basketball Jamboree @ DRRHS
*March 16 - St. Patrick’s Day Spirit Day - Wear your green!
*March 17 - Professional Development Day - No School
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Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School
The mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth middle schools, in collaboration with parents and the community, is to develop the whole child and to provide students with the knowledge, skills, global education, technology, and social responsibility to become contributing citizens and life-long learners in our ever-changing world.
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Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080
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