Beckwith Bulletin

BMS Community,

Summer is winding down, and the new school year is just around the corner! We’re excited to welcome students back on the first day of school (Wednesday, September 2nd). See you then!

📸 Photos and highlights from Beckwith Middle School can be found on the BMS Facebook Page.

New Flyers In This Week's Bulletin:

• October 18 - K9 Heroes Award Ceremony
• October 24 - 2nd Annual Classic Car Show

Other Flyers - Mark Your Calendars:

• September 13 - Rehoboth PTSA Day at Fenway
• October 11 - 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

We look forward to a great start to the year!!! #WeAreDR!

Click below for a welcome back message from Superintendent Bill Runey.

We follow the same procedure above for Pickup. The School Day ends at 2:30 p.m. (dismissal begins at this time).

• Macy Anderson is our new Grade 7 & 8 Math Teacher. Ms. Anderson is certified in mathematics at the middle and high school levels.
• Heather Boucher is our new Grade 7 & 8 ILC Paraprofessional. She joins us after transferring from a paraprofessional position at Palmer River Elementary School.
• Miguel Carlucci is our new Grade 7 & 8 Science Teacher. He comes to Beckwith with more than twenty years of teaching experience, with the majority of that time spent teaching middle school science in the Brockton Public Schools.
• Richard Curzake is a new paraprofessional in our Grade 5 & 6 ILC Program. He is a certified History teacher who also has experience working as a paraprofessional in a subseparate setting.
• Abaigeal Henry is our new Grade 5 Teacher, where she will teach Mathematics and Social Studies. Ms. Henry is certified in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts and has experience working in both regular and special education settings.
• Kellyn McLaughlin is our new Grade 7 & 8 ILC Special Education Teacher. She has many years of experience as a special education teacher in Rhode Island and Massachusetts public schools.
• Breanna Roy is our new Grade 6 Teacher, where she will teach English/Language Arts and Science. She is certified in Elementary Education and as a Reading Specialist.

Please join us in welcoming our newest members of the Beckwith family! 💚💛

Please CLICK HERE to access the bus routes.

Please note that girls soccer and boys soccer tryouts are slated to be September 8th and 9th afterschool until 4:00 p.m. Cross Country will start on September 3rd afterschool until 4:00 p.m. (this is a change because the first meet is on the 9th).

A current physical must be on file in the health room in order to try out. Physicals are valid for 13 months. Students without a current physical on file will not be permitted to try out. If you have not signed up your child for tryouts then you have until August 31st. Please use this link to sign your child up for Fall Soccer and Cross Country at BMS.

Soccer Schedule: CLICK HERE

Cross Country Schedule: CLICK HERE

ACE Clubs and other school clubs will not start until we are well in to the beginning of the school year. We will provide this information when available.

We are excited to announce that Beckwith Middle School will be offering Unified Bocce this fall!

Unified Sports brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team, promoting social inclusion, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

• Start Date: October 2026

  
  

• Who Can Join: Students in Grades 6–8

  
  

More details regarding registration will be shared soon. If your student is interested in participating or if you have any questions, please reach out to Michaela Cook at mcook@drregional.org.

We look forward to an awesome season!

CLICK HERE for the supply lists

We are fortunate that the Greater Attleboro Council for Children has once again shown their generosity by donating backpacks and school supplies to support our students. These resources help ensure that every student starts the school year feeling prepared and confident. If your student would benefit from receiving a backpack or supplies, please reach out to Mrs. DiFilippo, guidance counselor, mdifilippo@drregional.org or 508-252-5080, who will be happy to assist. We will respect your confidentiality through this process

All materials, instructions, and book lists can be accessed here:

Summer Reading Website Link

Please make sure you click on the appropriate grade level at the upper right hand portion of the page after you click the link and access the Summer Reading Website.

First Day Homeroom Information

All 5th grade students will report to the cafeteria on the first day of school.

Students in grades 6–8 will report directly to their homeroom.

How to Find Your Child’s Homeroom

To find your child’s homeroom, you will need to access the Dighton-Rehoboth Parent Portal . Click this link or go to the Beckwith Middle School website and select Menu → Aspen Portals → Aspen Parent Portal.

Once you are in the Parent Portal:

1. Click Family.
2. Select your child.
3. Click Details on the left.
4. Select Demographics.
5. Your child’s homeroom will be listed in the bottom-right corner.

Please note: To view this information on a phone, you will need to select “View Full Site” on the left side of the screen. You can also access this information from a computer.

Students (and parents) are able to log into the Aspen Portal to view their schedule. Email Mrs. DiFilippo, BMS Guidance Counselor, at mdifilippo@drregional.org if you have questions about student schedules.

In addition, in Aspen, there is a section called "Permissions" that needs to be completed by all new families and reviewed by returning families. Please be sure to log into the Aspen account and select your "Permissions" for each student.

For information about the Aspen Portal, please CLICK HERE.

The only paperwork that will be sent home and requires a signature includes the Pupil Information Sheet and the Consent for Medication form. These forms should be returned no later than September 14th.

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 workers need to look it up, which can cause delays. Please note that only breakfast will be served on early release days.

While meals are available to all students at no cost, we kindly ask all families to complete the eligibility paperwork, which can be found above. By filling out your application for free and reduced price school meals you will have helped provide free meals to all students in future years. If many families fill out the form, we will receive more money from the federal government for free school meals now and in the future. We will also get more money for other school programs. Filling out the application also helps our community provide free summer meals to all kids, and free meals to kids in childcare. The information you provide is confidential, as we follow strict federal rules to keep your information private.

You can fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Form by using the online app CLICK HERE or by paper (see below). If you don't fill it out using the app, then please complete the form and return it to BMS. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact the main office.

Please note, that an application that is processed and the result is Denied does NOT mean your child will not receive free breakfast and lunch in School Year 26-27. Children need healthy meals to learn. Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District offers healthy meals every school day.

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.

Please note that a current physical and proof of immunization T-Dap booster, 2nd varicella, and meningitis vaccines are required for entrance to grade 7. Please email proof to cmondor@drregional.org.

If your child/children require medications during the school day, it is essential to complete the parent medication forms and obtain doctor orders for the school nurse so the medication may be given. Doctor's orders may be faxed to the school at: 508-252-5082 with attention to Nurse Mondor.

Additionally, prescription medications must be in the original container with the student's name, the name of the medication, and the dosage on the label. Medications should not be delivered to school by students and parents and guardians should make arrangements with the school health office for dropping off medications. If you have any questions, then please email Mrs. Mondor (see email above).

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.

September 2 & 3 - Red Days

September 8 & 9 - White Days

September 10 & 11 - Blue Days

September 14 & 15 - Red Days

September 16 & 17 - White Days

September 18 & 21 - Blue Days

September 22 & 23 - Red Days

September 24 & 25 - White Days

September 28 & 29 - Blue Days

September / October 30 & 1 - Red Days

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

Click the #WeAreDR photo above to access the school district's Facebook page

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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