Beckwith Bulletin
BMS Community,
This week kicked off with our Grade 7 & 8 Bash! Students enjoyed a great afternoon filled with snacks, karaoke, drawing, board games, and recess. It was a fun way to bring our 7th and 8th graders together and start the week on a high note!
On Wednesday, we also kicked off our Power of Purpose Fundraiser with an exciting assembly! Students have the opportunity to win prizes for contributing to the fundraiser. We are excited to partner with Power of Purpose this year for a fundraiser that will lead to our Best Day Ever celebration in June.
We hope to see everyone at the 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run this Sunday! Please see below for more details and sign up to join us! We hope to see you there!
Please remember that there is no school on Monday in observance of Columbus Day. We hope everyone enjoys the three day weekend, and we will see everyone back at BMS on Tuesday!
📸 Photos and highlights from Beckwith Middle School can be found on the BMS Facebook Page.
New Flyers In This Week's Bulletin:
- October 13 - Last Day to Order Pies - PTSA Pie Fundraiser
Other Flyers - Mark Your Calendars:
- October 9-11 - Blanding Library Annual Used Book Sale & Events Calendar
- October 11 - 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run
- October 17 - Rehoboth PTSA Trunk or Treat Annual Fundraiser
- October 18 - K9 Heroes Award Ceremony
- October 24 - Rehoboth Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
- October 24 - 2nd Annual Classic Car Show
- December 4 - Rehoboth PTSA Winter Craft Fair
Have a great long weekend!
Stephen Donovan, Ed.D., Principal and Amy Abrams, Assistant Principal
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS #WeAreAllFalcons
*October 11 - 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run
*October 12 - Columbus Day - No School
*October 13 - Soccer Rehoboth @ Bridgewater
*October 13 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.
*October 14 - Cross Country Rehoboth & Norton @ Seekonk
*October 14 - Unified Bocce vs. Swansea @ Beckwith
*October 15 - Bristol Country Savings Bank Saving Makes Cents Banking Day 8:15-8:45 in Cafeteria
*October 15 - Soccer Norton @ Rehoboth
*October 17 - Trunk or Treat 5 to 8 p.m.
*October 19 - Grade 5 Bash
*October 20 - Picture Day
*October 20 - Soccer Rehoboth @ Berkeley
*October 21 - Unified Bocce vs. Middleboro @ Beckwith
*October 21 - Cross Country Somerset & Middleboro @ Rehoboth
*October 21 - Unity Day (Wear orange to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion)
*October 22 - Soccer FreeLake @ Rehoboth
*October 22 - Falcon Day (Wear green & gold)
*October 23 - Pink Out Spirit Day (Wear pink to commemorate October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Donate to the Linda Sousa - A Better Dream Foundation
This year we have added a new incentive to our Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS). Throughout the year students can earn orange tickets in exchange for going above and beyond the expectations at school. When they have 15 they can cash them in for a golden ticket and be entered to win a gift card.
For September, we used teacher nominations, as well. The students pictured here are our nominees. From left to right we have Julian Dos Santos, Walker Wilson, Gino Jacovides, Abby Sine, Morgan Frissell and Alexandra Prachanronarong-Ellick (absent from the picture are AJ Chianese, Raina Benson and Anthony Luiz). The randomly selected winner this month was Gino Jacovides. Congratulations to these students for being outstanding role models at Beckwith.
New School Swag Store: CLICK HERE
Show your school spirit with some new BMS/DR gear! Click the link above to check out our new school swag store.
New this week, special items have been added for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so be sure to take a look!
Click below for information about the PTSA Pie Fundraiser that was sent home last week.
Click below to order your delicious pies!
Thank you for supporting the Beckwith PTSA!
If your child wants to participate in the Ski & Board Club please go to https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/dighton-rehoboth to register them. Then, pay on Unipay.
Please have your child join Google Classroom (Class Code afwic4p2 for BMS and Class Code t5hbpygw for DMS) to stay up to date with Ski & Board Club info.
We are looking for chaperones. If you are interested in chaperoning ( some or all of the trips) please let us know. Chaperones ski/board for free!
llynch@drregional.org Laura Lynch DRRSD Ski & Board Club Coordinator
apimento@drregional.org BMS & DMS Ski Club Advisor
We’re seeking our first Falcon Cup recipient of the 2026–27 school year!
As One Falcon Family, we want to celebrate the people who make our district special. Student, staff member, classroom, or DR group - who do you think deserves this recognition?
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.
Additionally, CLICK HERE for a letter from Whitson's with instructions on setting up a MySchoolBucks account, which is required for purchasing snacks.
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:
Student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor’s note)
Bereavement
Family emergencies
Observance of major religious holidays
Inclement weather that endangers the student’s health
Court appearances
Out-of-school suspensions
Disability-related absences
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.
All students and families are expected to be familiar with the guidelines outlined in the handbook. You will need to acknowledge that you have read the handbook by signing off in Permissions in Aspen.
We have 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 it in the bin which is 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 the form of support. Please feel free to check out all that they have to offer by using the previous links.
CLICK HERE for the 2026-2027 District Calendar which was approved by the School Committee.
October 13 & 14 - White Days
October 15 & 16 - Blue Days
October 19 & 20 - Red Days
October 21 & 22 - White Days
October 23 & 26 - Blue Days
October 27 & 28 - Red Days
October 29 & 30 - White Days
November 2 & 4 - Blue Days
Term 3 Honor Roll Beckwith Middle School - August 26, 2026
Three Straight Championships for Beckwith Girls Softball - June 10, 2026
Strong Season for Beckwith Baseball - June 10, 2026
Distinguished Student Award - June 1, 2026
Beckwith Middle School Rehoboth Lions Club Awards - May 21, 2026
Beckwith Middle School Students Earn Top Honors in Fire Safety Poster Contest - May 18, 2026
Beckwith Debate Team - May 3, 2026
Beckwith Middle School's Project 351 Ambassador - May 3, 2026
Congratulations to Beckwith Choral Students - May 3, 2026
Beckwith Middle School's 2nd Trimester Honor Roll - April 14, 2026
Unified Basketball Team at Beckwith Middle School - April 2, 2026
Beckwith Middle School Competes in the Annual Massasoit League Math Meet - March 23, 2026
Beckwith Middle School Girls and Boys Basketball - March 5, 2026
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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