BHMS Weekly Update

As we head into our final stretch of the school year, we have a few important logistical updates to ensure a smooth transition into summer break.

Locker Cleanout: Tuesday, May 19th

Students will be cleaning out their lockers this coming Tuesday, May 19th. Please encourage your child to bring home any personal items, stray hoodies, or remaining supplies on this day. It’s the perfect time to check the "Lost and Found" one last time!

"No Book Bag" Days

To help us wrap up the year and keep our hallways clear, students should not bring book bags to school from Wednesday through Friday next week.

• Dates: Wednesday, May 20th – Friday, May 22nd
• What to bring: Just the essentials! Teachers will notify students if specific small items are needed for end-of-year activities.

Thank you for your help in making these final days organized and energetic!

Last week, the halls of Beacon Hill were filled with much-deserved recognition for our hardworking staff. The community’s generosity turned every day into a celebration—starting with breakfast spreads that energized our mornings and continuing with surprises that brightened our afternoons. From the final catered lunch to the individual gift cards, each activity reminded our staff of the incredible support system behind them.

A sincere thank you to our PTA and BHMS families for your intentionality and spirit of service. By sending kind notes, donating treats, and volunteering your time, you ensured our educators felt the full weight of this community’s appreciation. Our teachers felt truly seen and celebrated! We are grateful for your partnership in the success of our students and are excited to finish this school year together with this same Bulldog spirit.

Our 8th graders took over the dance floor last week for an unforgettable night of music, dinner, and celebration! It was the perfect way to honor the hard work and dedication this class has shown all year long.

Highlights of the Night:

• Community Connection: Students enjoyed a formal dinner while reflecting on their favorite middle school memories.

  
  

• Bulldog Spirit: The energy was electric, reminding us all why BHMS is such a special place to learn and grow.

  
  

• A Well-Deserved Break: After a busy season of testing and projects, it was a joy to see our students simply celebrating their success together.

  
  

A special thank you to Shani Vickery for organizing the event and to all the 8th-grade teachers and volunteer parents who helped!

Our 7th-grade mathematicians are concluding the year by shifting to a tech-driven engineering project where math comes alive! In an exciting, high-engagement final project, students are working in teams to design, build, and conquer complex obstacle courses.

This real-world mission requires students to "train" their Sphero robots by utilizing block coding within the app. The goal is a perfect run: navigating their robotic "buddies" through custom-built cardboard and duct-tape courses completely unscathed. By blending spatial reasoning with precise programming, our Bulldogs are proving that math is truly a tool for innovation.

How do we explore the unknown? Our 6th graders recently tackled this question through their latest Statement of Inquiry: Innovation, modeling, and evidence help us explore if we are alone in our ever-changing universe.

After researching the unique characteristics of our neighboring planets, students stepped into the role of space-age travel agents. Their mission: market a planet of their choice as the ultimate vacation destination for Earthlings.

Students are demonstrating impressive creativity and scientific understanding through a variety of formats, including:

• Detailed travel brochures

• 3D planetary models

• Digital advertisements and books

To celebrate their hard work, next week students will showcase and share their work in cross-team gallery walk. This interactive session will allow students to showcase their projects, learn from their peers, and practice giving professional, constructive feedback. What an awesome way to round out the end of 6th grade- Kudos to the 6th grade scientists and the teachers who supported and planned this end of year activity!

While we've curated some amazing resources, students aren't required to read any specific books or join any programs. The main goal is for them to simply enjoy reading books of their own choice all summer long!

Got questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to our ELA Instructional Coach, Angie Prophet, at BHMS: aprophet@csdecatur.net.

ALA Summer Reading List

Common Sense Media Summer Book List

Reading Bowl Books

Brave & Kind Summer Reading

Little Shop Book Clubs

DeKalb County Public Library Summer Reading Program

Is your child interested in trying out for Cross Country in the Fall, 2026?

If so, please review and complete the interest form below:

2026 BHMS Cross Country Informational Form

Tryouts will be held from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm on the following dates:
Monday, August 10th: (Boys Tryouts)
Tuesday, August 11th: (Girls Tryouts)

Athletes must have a current physical uploaded in Dragonfly in order to tryout.

Calling all future Bulldogs! Join us at Decatur High School this June for our Summer Basketball Camp hosted by Varsity Boys Coach Rory Welsh and Varsity Girls Coach Nick Deloach. This program is open to boys and girls from Kindergarten through 9th grade and runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Email Kim Boswell for all Yearbook Related questions. kboswell@csdecatur.net

Decatur Soccer invites youth ages 5-13 (rising K-8th grade) to register for its 3v3 Soccer Tournament, powered by Decatur WatchFest 26, a fun, flexible, and community-focused event led by DHS soccer players and coaches. Join us Saturday, June 20, 8:30-noon at the Decatur High School Stadium with plenty of parking and just a short walk from the Decatur MARTA Station and Decatur WatchFest.

Kids can form a team of up to five players and sign up at the link below for just $75 per team (payable separately via GoFan). With no uniforms required (pennies provided) and small-sided 3v3 match play run by our DHS players, this format keeps things simple while maximizing touches, engagement, and fun for every player.

The tournament is open to girls, boys, and co-ed teams (co-ed teams will play in the boys bracket), with divisions based on rising school year: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. This is a great way to celebrate Decatur WatchFest and FIFA World Cup 26™ while supporting the Decatur Soccer program, and giving your child a fun soccer experience without a big time commitment. Just gather a group, register here, and show up ready to play!

Check out all the club and extracurricular activities here and on our website!

Read the May 14, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

All are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 19 at 5:45 PM in the Media Center for our final PTA meeting of the school year. We will present annual committee reports and hold the installation of officers. Read their bios here.

Co-Presidents: Marissa Loomis and Marissa Schaudies

Co-Vice Presidents: Becky Aemmer, Celina Beaver, Kenita Johnson and Adriana Lowery

Secretary: Heather Meloy

Treasurer: Cameron Clement

As our new board gears up for the 2026-2027 school year, we invite you to get involved. Please check out this link to learn more about opportunities to serve.

Our final PBIS Store of the school year is TOMORROW. Donations are needed for the store, and volunteers are needed to help distribute items. Sign up to volunteer, or donate items from our wishlist. Items may be dropped off at the front office. Thank you!

Beacon Hill Middle School car magnets are a great way to show school spirit and support the PTA! They are available for $5 each through this payment link. (Please include your student’s name in the comment section.) Magnets can be picked up at the front office for pickup by you or your child.

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