Beckwith Bulletin
BMS Community,
Another busy week kicked off on Monday with the Community Service group visiting the Rehoboth Senior Center to spread holiday cheer. Students shared their voices and smiles while the Holiday Band Concert at our high school showcased outstanding performances by the 5th, 6th, and 7th/8th grade bands.
On Wednesday, the final basketball games of 2025 took place away at Somerset. The girls remained undefeated, while the boys continue their search for that first win.
The Student Council sold candy canes throughout the week at lunch, and we celebrated the first three of five Holiday Spirit Days: Squad Spirit Day on Wednesday, Pajama Spirit Day on Thursday, and Look Like a Teacher Spirit Day and the Holiday PBIS Auction today.
Looking ahead:
Our band and chorus will perform on Monday for both faculty and students. Ugly Holiday Sweater Spirit Day is also Monday, followed by Holiday Hat Spirit Day on Tuesday, which is an Early Release Day (11:35 a.m. dismissal). School resumes on January 5th, 2026.
📸 Check out photos from this week and previous weeks on the BMS Facebook Page.
New In This Week's Bulletin:
- Booster Bash Save the Date
- December 20 - Deadline to get your last minute Beckwith gifts
December 22 - Ski Club Meeting afterschool in the Cafeteria
Rehoboth Youth Baseball & Softball Registration Information
Mark Your Calendars:
January 9 - DR Wellness Logo Contest
January 16 - Deadline for Entries for National PTA Reflections Contest
- There are additional flyers below with more information
Have a great weekend!!!
Stephen Donovan, Ed.D., Principal and Amy Abrams, Assistant Principal
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
There will be a Ski Club Meeting afterschool in the Cafeteria on Monday, December 22nd.
December 22 – Ugly Holiday Sweater Spirit Day
It’s time to go all-in on the holiday cheer! Wear your most outrageous, colorful, or “so bad it’s good” holiday sweater. The bolder the better.
December 23 – Holiday Hat Spirit Day
Wear a holiday-themed hat - Santa hats, reindeer antlers, elf hats, or anything fun and spirited to celebrate the season.
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.
December 22 - Red Days
December 23 & January 5 - White Days
January 6 & 7 - Blue Days
January 8 & 9 - Red Days
*December 22 - Ugly Holiday Sweater Spirit Day
*December 22- Holiday Concert by our Chorus and Band for students and staff - 1:30 p.m. in the gym
*December 23 - Holiday Hat Spirit Day
*December 23 - Early Release (11:35 a.m.) - Holiday Break Begins
*December 24- January 4 - Holiday Break - No School
Beckwith Middle School Fall Sports Wrap Up - November 17, 2025
Beckwith Middle School Honor Roll (Trimester 3 - June 2025)
Beckwith Softball & Baseball Have Strong Seasons - June 5, 2025
Middle School Students, Runey Honored by Lions - May 23, 2025
Beckwith Students Perform at 2025 Junior SEMSBA Music Festival - May 5, 2025
Beckwith Middle School's Project 351 Ambassador - May 2, 2025
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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.
Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected group.
Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080
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