*Monday March 17 - Green Spirit Day (Wear your green for St. Patrick's Day)

*Tuesday March 18 - Red Carpet Spirit Day (Wear your formal wear)

*Wednesday March 19 - Tropical Day (Wear Hawaiian shirts, floral prints, and other island-themed outfits)

*Thursday March 20 - Favorite Sport Day (Wear a jersey or gear from your favorite sports team)

*Friday March 21 - Fun Socks Day (Wear your wackiest, most colorful, or mismatched socks)

Dear Families,

We are pleased to share that our Superintendent Mr. Bill Runey and Assistant Dr. Fred Souza will join SmartSocial for a LIVE event to help Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District parents understand social media's impact on teens. CLICK HERE for more info.

Parents and guardians will learn how to better understand the emotional and behavioral impact of TikTok, SnapChat and Instagram, recognize harmful patterns, and get practical steps and dialogue starters to help your child use social media safely and responsibly.

Event: Understand the Impact of Social Media on Teens

When: Tuesday, March 27th at 7 PM (ET)

Where: Online - Register Now to reserve your gift card!

If you have any questions, please contact Michele at Central Office, mblackburn@drregional.org.

The upcoming FY26 budget for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District presents both opportunities and challenges. While we are not facing the drastic cuts of previous years, this is not a sign of financial stability—rather, it is the result of deep sacrifices already made in FY24 and FY25, when 33 staff positions were slated to be eliminated.

Massachusetts has an opportunity to address this broken system. The proposed bill, SD. 1912, would only require $250,000—out of the state’s $59.6 billion budget—to reconvene the K-12 Funding Review Commission in FY26. Please take a moment to complete the brief petition linked below to show your support for SD. 1912 and other funding initiatives that will help secure the future of our schools.

Petition to support initiatives to improve state funding for D-R can be found by clicking this link.

Resource: Read more about SD. 1912 and other funding initiatives by clicking this link.

Early Childhood Education- Babysitting Course with Certification

COST - $150 per person

For students in grades 7 & 8

Are you passionate about working with young children? If so, this course is for you! In this exciting program, you’ll delve into the fascinating world of child development, gain the knowledge to craft captivating lesson plans, and discover crucial safety protocols. The early childhood education field is booming, offering numerous opportunities for skilled and dedicated caregivers like you. By the end of this six-week course, you’ll earn a babysitting certification, equipping you with invaluable skills to care for young children. Join us and make a positive impact on shaping the future of our little ones! The course will be held every Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30.

Registration

This year's Hannaford Helps Schools program runs from March 16 to June 7!

Through this program, shoppers will earn 3 School Dollars for every 4 participating products purchased. At checkout, customers will receive a School Dollar printout they can redeem online to donate to any school in this program.

To redeem School Dollars, all shoppers need to do is enter the unique printout code and store number on the Hannaford Helps Schools program website and select their school. Each School Dollar printout has a QR code that will bring shoppers directly to this link, ensuring that redeeming School Dollars is as easy as possible. Please note that the in-store collection tower has been eliminated.

Below, you will find an opportunity for Beckwith students as we are a Feinstein Leadership School.

CLICK HERE for workshop registration.

CLICK HERE for the link to order a 2025 Beckwith Middle School Yearbook. The code is 92323T. Also, the PTSA will be purchasing yearbooks for the 8th graders like last year so they do not need to place an order.

We’re embarking on a novel approach to engaging our stakeholders.

Welcome to DRiven to Empower, the official podcast of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.

Your host, Fred, is here to connect with our incredible community and showcase the transformative potential of education.

Each episode will delve into captivating stories from our schools, spotlighting educators, students, and local leaders who are driving and shaping the future of our community.

Join us as we explore the journey toward creating a district where every voice is heard and every learner flourishes. Together, let’s be inspired. Click on the podcast link above.

Use this link to let BMS students know you are thinking of them. Have them use the link to say kind things to friends and staff! We want to spread as much kindness around Beckwith as we can!

In addition, Kindness Task Force is moving back to Mondays! The dates include:

3/3

3/10

3/31

4/14

4/28

5/12

5/19 (LAST ONE)

All students are encouraged and welcome to attend. Students can come to any meeting. There is no need to sign up! Students should report to room 105 after dismissal and should be picked up promptly at 4 pm.

How to Create Your Aspen Parent Portal Account:

1) Visit the Beckwith Middle School website:

*Go to bms.drregional.org

*Navigate to the Menu and select Aspen Portals

*Choose Aspen Parent Portal or visit Aspen Portal directly

2) Request an Account:

*Click on Request an Account and follow the on-screen prompts to create your account

*Be sure to remember your username and password

3) Log In:

*Once your account is set up, log in to view your student's information

4) Forgot Username or Password:

*If you can’t recover your login details, visit the Aspen Portals section on the Beckwith Middle School website

*Click on Submit a Technology Helpdesk Ticket

*Select New Ticket, then choose IT Request

*Complete the ticket form and click Create

5) Check and Update Information:

*You can verify and update your student’s information, view grades (updated weekly by teachers), and access schedules

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 on early release days, only breakfast will be served.

While meals are available to all students at no cost, we kindly ask all families to complete the eligibility paperwork, which can be found below. Accurate completion of this confidential paperwork is crucial, as school funding and competitive grants at both state and national levels depend on capturing our student population accurately. Please complete the form and return it to BMS. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact the main office.

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 click below for BMS' Breakfast and Lunch Menus for March

Thank you for notifying us when your child will be absent. Please note that while these notifications prevent you from receiving an automated call from the district, they do not excuse the absence.

School attendance and punctuality are strongly linked to academic success. Time spent in class is invaluable and cannot be fully replicated by simply providing the absent student with missed work. Frequent absences can create gaps in a student's education that may affect them for years to come. For more information on attendance and absences, please review the Student Handbook.

To report your student's absence, please call the 24/7 Absence Line by the start of the school day (8:15 a.m.). Leave a message with your child's name and the reason for the absence. You can reach the Absence Line by calling 508-252-5080 and pressing 1. Alternatively, you may email the Main Office at bmsattendance@drregional.org by 8:15 a.m. This email address can also be used to report tardies or dismissals.

Families of students marked as having an unexcused absence who do not call the Absence Line or email the above address by 8:15 a.m. will receive a phone call, text message, and email notification from the District at 9:15 a.m., prompting them to confirm the absence with the Main Office as soon as possible.

All absences are considered unexcused except for the following: student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor's note), bereavement, family emergencies, observance of major religious holidays, inclement weather that endangers the child's health, court appearances, out-of-school suspension, disability-related absences, and unique circumstances approved at the Principal's discretion. In cases of chronic or irregular absences reportedly due to illness, the school administration may request a physician's statement certifying the absences as justifiable.

Please arrange for doctor's notes to be sent to the Main Office via fax at 508-252-5082 or via email at bmsattendance@drregional.org.

Please below for the Student Handbook for the 2024-2025 School Year which was approved by the School Committee in August.

CLICK HERE for the 2024-2025 District Calendar which was approved by the School Committee on April 10, 2024.

March 14 & 17 - Blue Days

March 18 & 19 - Red Days

March 20 & 21 - White Days

March 24 & 25 - Blue Days

March 26 & 27 - Red Days

March 28 & 31 - White Days

April 1& 2 - Blue Days

April 4 & 7 - Red Days

April 8 & 9 - White Days

April 10 & 11 - Blue Days

April 14 & 15 - Red Days

April 16 & 17 - White Days

April 28 & 29 - Blue Days

April 30 & May 1 - Red Days

*March 17 - Green Spirit Day (Wear your green for St. Patrick's Day)

*March 17 - Baseball and Softball Tryouts begin

*March 18 - Red Carpet Spirit Day (Wear your formal wear)

*March 19 - Tropical Spirit Day (Wear Hawaiian shirts, floral prints, and other island-themed outfits)

*March 19 - SAVE Promise Club

*March 19 - Unified Basketball Case @ Rehoboth

*March 20 - Favorite Sport Spirit Day (Wear a jersey or gear from your favorite sports team)

*March 21 - Fun Socks Spirit Day (Wear your wackiest, most colorful, or mismatched socks)

*March 25 - Trimester 2 Report Cards Published

*March 25 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.

*March 26 - Unified Basketball Rehoboth @ Middleboro

*March 26 - 5th Grade ELA MCAS

*March 27 - 5th Grade ELA MCAS

*March 31 - 7th & 8th Grade ELA MCAS

*March 31 - Kindness Task Force

*April 1 - 7th & 8th Grade ELA MCAS)

*April 1 - Baseball / Softball Rehoboth @ Somerset

*April 2 - Early Release (11:35 a.m.) - Professional Development

*April 3 - No School - Professional Development

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 below for the latest Beckwith News Stories in the Reporter Today:

Basketball at Beckwith - March 6, 2025

Beckwith Middle School Receives National Banner Recognition - February 28, 2025

Introducing SCOOP DOGG! Highway Department "Name a Truck" Contest - February 11, 2025

Beckwith Middle School Honors and High Honors for Trimester I - December 13, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Receives National Banner Recognition - December 5, 2024

Beckwith Soccer and Cross Country - December 5, 2024

Day of DR Pride - October 7, 2024

Rehoboth School Receives National Banner Recognition - September 18, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Softball: Massasoit League Champions! - July 9, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 4 High Honor Roll - June 25, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 4 Honor Roll - June 25, 2024

Rehoboth Lions Club Peace Poster Winner - June 12, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Choral Students Attend Junior SEMSBA Music Festival - June 6, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Girls Cross Country Team Captures the Massasoit League Championship- June 6, 2024

Fire Safety Poster Contest - June 6, 2024

Distinguished Student Awards - June 6, 2024

Rehoboth PTSA is Pleased to Announce Beckwith Middle School Student's National PTA Award - May 28, 2024

Dighton-Rehoboth Recognizes Outstanding Students - May 16, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 3 Honor Roll - April 29, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 3 High Honor Roll - April 29, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Principal Honored - April 9, 2024

Beckwith Math Team - 2024 Massasoit League Champions - April 8, 2024

Beckwith Students Attend Junior District Music Festival - April 8, 2024

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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