BMS Family Weekly

It's HOT outside! Please make sure your students are dressed for the weather while also following the expectations for dress code here at BMS. Luckily, our building is very comfortable for staff and students and everyone is able to focus on their everyday growth. Now that we are finishing week 3, I have been able to get into classrooms and have witnessed all the great learning and growing that is happening here at the middle school. I hope everyone has enjoyable three day weekend and that it is a great Labor Day for all! Please scroll down to see all the important information, schedules, and announcements for BMS. Go Bulldogs!

Start time: 7:30am

End time: 2:20 pm

Main office phone number: 513-732-9534

Fax number: 513-732-3696

If your student is absent, call

513-732-2341 and leave a message on the attendance line

Superintendent Bulldog Bulletin

Batavia Local Schools' District Calendar

BMS 26-27 Handbook

Bulldog Way

2026-2027 Free and Reduced Lunch ONLINE Application

2026-2027 Free and Reduced Lunch PAPER Application (Download)

Final Forms

PaySchools

September Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Picture Order Form for Dingo

All general fees, tech fees, and any other charges your child accrues during the school year, including cafeteria balances must be paid during this academic school year. As a reminder that all fees must be paid and Final Forms updated in order to attend field trips. Thank you for helping us ensure everything is up to date! As a reminder all cafeteria balances are transferred to our general fee system at the end of each quarter. Our 4th quarter cafe balances will show up in the summer and on your fall fee sheet. These will need to be paid as soon as possible.

It is that time of year where you need to complete all forms in Final Forms. It is important that each year we have up to date contact information for all emergency contacts listed for your child. These forms as well as fees must be paid for students to attend any field trips or dances throughout the year. As a reminder our new online payment system as of August 1st is PaySchools.

Our building goal is to maintain a 94% daily attendance rate. We truly appreciate the families who make it a priority for their students to be at school and on time each day. Regular attendance helps students stay on track academically and feel more prepared and confident in their learning.

Overall daily percentage: 93%

6th Grade: 93%

7th Grade: 94%

8th Grade: 92%

Chronic Absenteeism:

Chronic absenteeism is defined in Ohio as missing 10% or more of school for any reason.

• Counts ALL absences
• Emphasizes academic impact of missed days
• Does NOT lead to court involvement

Truancy:

Ohio law defines that a “habitual truant” is determined by certain thresholds of unexcused absences only:

a. 30 or more consecutive hours (approximately 5 school days)

b. 42 or more hours per month (approximately 7 school days)

c. 72 or more hours per year (approximately 12 school days)

• Counts ONLY unexcused absences
• Can lead to court involvement

Volleyball Youth Night: September 15, 2026 vs. Goshen at 6 pm

Homecoming Parade: September 17, 2026 at 6 pm

Homecoming Football Game: September 18, 2026 vs. Bethel-Tate at 7 pm

Middle School Night: September 26, 2026 vs. Goshen at 7 pm

Senior Night: October 2, 2026 vs. Western Brown at 7 pm

Principal: Nate Baughman

baughman_n@bataviaschools.org

Assistant Principal: Tyler Sanders

sanders_t@bataviaschools.org

Dean of Students: Melissa Kidwell

kidwell_m@bataviaschools.org

School Counselor: Heather Couch

couch_h@bataviaschools.org

If your student is absent, call

513-732-2341 and leave a message on the attendance line