BWMS Family Update
10/23/25
Last Day of the Book Fair
BWMS Families,
Quick reminder that the last day of the Scholastic Book Fair is tomorrow, Friday 10/24. Special thanks to our PTO and volunteers to provide this great experience for our students at BWMS. Keep Reading!
This week we started the 2nd quarter of the 2025-26 school year. BWMS grades will be posted online in PowerSchool for families to review tomorrow and this is a great opportunity to check in with your student and see if they are making the expected growth and progress. As a reminder, we encourage you to speak with your student about their habits as we strive to care more about the learning than the grade.
Finally, don't forget to register for our spring field trips (6th grade outdoor education and 8th grade Washington DC) below.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Josh Frame
Important Updates
- Students should be coming home today with their school pictures. In the event you are needing, Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday 11/4/25.
- Attention 8th grade families: the Washington DC Packet has been posted on our website for your future reference.
- The last day of the Scholastic Book Fair at BWMS is Friday 10/24/25.
1st Quarter grades go live in PowerSchool on Friday 10/24/25 at 8:00 AM. As a reminder of our general focus in middle school, we want our students to care more about the learning and less about the grade.
6th Grade students should register for the Outdoor Education at Camp Nuhop by Friday 10/24/25. Details can be found below.
Picture Retakes will take place on Tuesday 11/4/25.
The first Eagles Night will be Friday 11/7/25 from 4:30PM-6:30PM (please note the time change due to an anticipated HS football playoff game). Sponsored by our Student Council and SOAR Leadership, this is a time for fun, games and more at BWMS. Cost is $5 at the door.
BWMS would love to celebrate your Veteran at our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday 11/14/25. See Details Below or click here to register.
Mid point of the 2nd quarter is Friday 11/14/25 for our next Grade Update Day.
Other School Details
- Interested in volunteering in Big Walnut Schools this year, please go to the following website and complete the process which requires 3 easy steps - https://www.bwls.net/VolunteerInformation.aspx
6th Grade Outdoor Education Trip
Big Walnut Middle School is organizing exciting extended day trips for our 6th grade students. Camp Nuhop staff will be leading the days, in conjunction with BWMS teachers, at Camp Nuhop facilities during your student’s scheduled dates. 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. Over the two days, students will participate in a variety of outdoor activities to enhance their learning.
Click Here for the Full Details
8th Grade Washington DC Trip
All of the information specific to our 8th grade Washington DC trip can be found in our DC Packet.
The DC REGISTRATION and non-refundable deposit of $139 are due to Prodigy Student Travel by Friday, October 24th. Details about how to register and make this first payment can be found in the Washington DC packet above and available on the Middle School website. Please remember that all payments are handled through Prodigy Student Travel. Please do NOT send DC money to BWMS. If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to contact our trip coordinators JennyAinsworth@bwls.net , ErinBarr@bwls.net or the middle school office.
BWMS Gaming Club
BWMS Game Club is an open format "Gaming" club. We provide a safe space in the library most Wednesdays from 2:20-3:20. We currently have space for students to bring their own equipment. We have spaces for students with VR headsets, a nintendo switch dock, and a donated xbox one. Students typically bring their own technology and play with friends. Please see the permission slip link below. We will not meet on November 12th, December 17th, and February 18th. The last meeting for the semester is on December 10 and will resume on January 7th.
BWMS Athletic Information
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 Schoology.
Check out the Coaching Series BWMS Talk Podcast
Coaching Series (2025-26)
- Episode 1 - Mr. Kyle Baker - Boys Golf (Video File, Audio File)
- Episode 2 - Mrs. Jen White - Cross Country (Video File, Audio File)
- Episode 3 - Mr. Adam McCardle - 7th Football (Video File, Audio File)
- Episode 4 - Mr. Jacob Houston - 8th Football (Video File, Audio File)
- Episode 5 - Ms. Kim White - Girls Tennis (Video File, Audio File)
- Episode 6 - Ms. Victoria Keller - Girls Golf (Video File, Audio File)
- Episode 7 - Ms. Cassie Bowmar & Mr. Tim Kafka - Girls Volleyball (Video File, Audio File)
- Episode 8 - Ms. Bri Lawless & Mrs. Kaylee Demidovich - Fall Cheerleading (Video File, Audio File)
BWMS SOARing Staff Member Award
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.
October
24 Report Cards Posted 8am
29 Quarterly Grade-Level Meeting
November
4 Picture ReTake Day
(retakes/ Commons) (Staff group Picture 7:10 am / Gym)
7 Eagles Night 6:00-8:00
11 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM
14 Grade Update Day
14 Veterans Day Breakfast
20 Conferences 3:00-7:00
25 SC spirit day - Staff vs Student Volleyball Game
26-28 Thanksgiving Break
Month View Calendar Link
iCalendar Link
Mr. Josh Frame
Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 555 S Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Twitter: @Josh_Frame