BHMS Weekly Update
Student Leadership at Beacon Hill:
Join the Principal Advisory Council (PAC) – Share Your Ideas!
Do you have ideas about how to make Beacon Hill even better? Do you want your voice to be heard by the principal? If so, this is your chance!
The Principal Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of students who meet with the principal to share ideas, give feedback, and help make our school the best it can be. PAC is a safe space where your opinions and creativity matter. This year, we will have 4 students from each grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th) serving on the Council.
All students are welcome to apply, whether this is your first time or you've been on PAC before. If you are interested in joining, please complete the form below by answering a few quick questions:
Key Dates to Remember:
📅 Applications are due by Friday, August 21.
👥 Members will be announced on August 28.
We're excited to hear your ideas and see how YOU can make a difference at Beacon Hill!
Student Leadership Opportunity in CSD
Students are Invited to Apply for Superintendent's Student Advisory Council
Is your student interested in joining the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for their age group? These councils are designed for two-way communication between students and the Office of the Superintendent. Students Advisory Council members attend monthly, after-school meetings at the Wilson Center to share their perspectives and experiences with the superintendent on a variety of issues.
Meeting dates are linked in the application below. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 11, 2026, and selected students will be notified by Friday, September 18. Learn more and apply for the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council here.
Save the Date August 27 4:30-5:30
We’re balancing morning coffee chats with after-school sessions this year to better fit your schedule!
Please join us for our first "After the Bell with the Principal" to discuss Ed Tech at BHMS. Come hear how we’re using technology to enhance learning and how you can support your child from home. After a brief overview, you'll get to choose one of three breakout sessions to dive deeper into a specific software we use.
What to Expect:
General Overview: Discover how instructional technology enhances daily learning in our classrooms and how you can best support your student at home.
Breakout Sessions: Choose one of three focused discussions designed to help families navigate key digital tools for the start of the school year.
📋 What We Need From You
Please complete the quick Google Form linked below to notify the BHMS administration if your child will be bringing a personal cell phone or smartwatch to campus:
6th graders launched their science unit on the Scientific Process with the Marshmallow Challenge! After analyzing their collaboration styles, teams put their minds together to construct the tallest freestanding tower out of just 20 spaghetti noodles, tape, string, and a marshmallow.
Lots of laughs, brilliant engineering, and high-level teamwork—what a way to start science at BHMS! 🍝✨
We are looking for weekly volunteers to help manage and run our PBIS store during student lunches! It’s a quick, fun way to get involved and celebrate our students' positive achievements. If you are interested in lending a hand, please sign up here.
BHMS Cheer is hosting a Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser to help fund warm-ups, team gear, and other needs throughout the cheer season. The best part? BHMS Cheer receives 50% of every purchase!
Support our Bulldogs and enjoy Popcorn!
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/xh3h04t7
Fundraiser ends Monday, August 17 at 12:00 PM.
Every purchase, share, and bit of support helps us provide a great experience for our squad. Thank you for supporting BHMS Cheer!
The BHMS Boys' Soccer program is committed to developing great people, great students, and great soccer players. We are looking for student-athletes who are willing to work hard, compete with a positive attitude, encourage their teammates, and represent Beacon Hill Middle School with pride both on and off the field. All students interested in participating in tryouts should complete the INTEREST FORM HERE.
Teams
- Combined 6th & 7th Grade Team – Coach Derrick
- 8th Grade Team – Coach Jeff
Tryout Dates
- Monday, August 17 - 4:05 PM – 5:30 PM - Ebster Field
- Tuesday, August 18 - 4:05 PM – 5:30 PM - Ebster Field
- Wednesday, August 19 - 4:05 PM – 5:30 PM - Ebster Field
We are kicking it off this school year with the first annual Beacon After Dark, presented by DEREK WOOD Realty, an adults-only evening benefiting the Beacon Hill Middle School PTA! Buy your tickets HERE
Grab your friends, make it a date night, or gather your Beacon Hill crew for a fun evening of great food, live music, and community—all while supporting our amazing school.
We'll be bringing a little Roaring Twenties flair to the evening, so feel free to dress up with a touch of Gatsby-inspired style...or simply come ready to have a great time!
Your ticket includes:
🍽️Dinner bites and hors d'oeuvres
🧋Two drink tickets (additional beverages available for purchase at the cash bar)
🎶Live music (band announcement coming soon!)
🎉A fun night supporting Beacon Hill Middle School
Event Details
🗓️Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰6:00–10:00 PM
📍Roaring Social - Decatur Adults Only (21+)
Every ticket purchased helps support the Beacon Hill Middle School PTA and the programs, events, teacher grants, and campus improvements that make our school community so special.
Come raise a glass, reconnect with friends, meet new faces, and help us make our first Beacon After Dark an unforgettable evening.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
We are kicking off our 🍂Fall Dances with the 6th Grade Dance - presented by Quest Orthodontics - on August 28th 4:00-5:30! Students will report to the cafeteria directly from their Advisements. Please send cash (small bills) or tap to pay if your student would like to purchase concessions.
Tickets on SALE now!
Save the Dates for Future Grade Level Dances
New Date TBD – 7th Grade Dance - presented by Green Orthodontics
October 2 – 8th Grade Dance
Bring the whole family to BHMS for an evening of music/ food trucks & fun before heading to the Decatur vs. Dunwoody football game at DHS. We can't wait to see you there!
