BWMS Family Update

BWMS Families,

It was exciting to welcome December with a little snow. Even with our three day week, BWMS continues to see much fun and excitement as we push through these final days of the 1st semester and into 2026. Please be sure to check all of the activities coming our way as listed in the update below.

We know December goes fast, keep pushing toward break with a quick check in with your student about their current progress and assignments. Also, keep an eye out for those special events in the coming days, like our Winter Concert, WIN Day and the Holiday Dance.

Have a fantastic weekend,

~Mr. Josh Frame

• The BWMS Winter Concert for Band/Choir/Orchestra is Monday 12/8/25 with the following start times: 6PM: Choir, 7PM: Orchestra, 8PM: Band.
• The next BWMS PTO Meeting is Tuesday 12/9/25 at 7PM.
• The first WIN Day of BWMS will be on Friday 12/12/25. These are called "What I Need" Days because students have the choice of a number of activities to participate in for the last 60 minutes of school. The purpose of WIN Days is to build and maintain a positive climate and supportive relationships at BWMS. Students could select from over 30 different options and we look forward to these activities this day.
• The BWMS Winter Musical Performance will be on Monday 12/15/25 in at 7PM in the Auditorium.
• STAR reports and Eagle Profile reports will be sent home during the week of Monday 12/15/25.
• BWMS will have a Winter Dance on Thursday 12/18/25. Sponsored by our Student Council, this event is from 2:30-4:30 and available to all 6th-8th students that attend BWMS. Cost is $5 at the door.
• End of the 2nd Quarter is Friday 12/19/25 with winter break from 12/20/25 through 1/2/26.
• Students return from winter break on Monday 1/5/26.
• Attention 8th grade families - Registration for the D.C. trip will NOT be accepted after December 31, 2023 (no exceptions). Please see the DC Packet here.

The Library Team is excited to share some book-tastic news… we’re hosting a Big Walnut Book Drive! From December 8th through January 31st, we’ll be collecting gently-used books to help grow reading opportunities for students across our district. If you have books looking for a new home, we’d love to give them one! You can drop off donations in any of the collection boxes located in our School Libraries. Just look for the Book Drive Signs/Red boxes—and the ever-growing stacks of stories waiting to be shared!

Thank you for helping us spread the joy of reading. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we’re grateful for all the ways you support our readers.

On Friday January 23rd, 8th grade students will participate in a hands-on budget management and decision-making spending simulation in which we need your help. Real Money. Real World. (RMRW) is a financial literacy program for youth from Ohio State University Extension. This curriculum helps students connect college and career planning with budgeting principles within schools. Volunteers are needed to help run the following stations for students to see all of the factors that contribute to a healthy budget: Chance, Child Care, Clothing, Communications, Contributions, Credit and College Loan, Entertainment, Food, Housing, Insurance, Transportation, Utilities.

Sign Up for a time commitment HERE!

Coaching Winter Series (2025-26)

- Episode 1 - Mr. Jack Reall - Girls Wrestling (Video File, Audio File)

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.

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.

December

2W STAR Testing (6-8 in Reading & Math)

8 Eagle Profile Reports Sent Home

8 BWMS Winter Concert, 6:00pm @ BWMS

9 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

10-11 Data Teams

12 What I Need (WIN) Day

15 BWMS Winter Musical, 7:00pm

18 Holiday dance, Time: 2:30-4:30

19 End 2nd quarter

12/22- 1/1 Winter Break

January

5 Students return from Winter break

6 Quarterly Grade-Level Meeting

9 Report Cards Posted 8am

12 8th SOAR Celebration

13 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

19 M.L.K., Jr. Day (no school)

20 7th SOAR Celebration

23 Real Money Real World

23 - Feb 27 Yearbook Sale

26 Student Groups and Candid Picture Day Yearbook

26 6th SOAR Celebration

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Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 555 S Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Twitter: @Josh_Frame