BWMS Family Update

BWMS Community,

We are excited for our Service Day next Friday. This is a time of great pride for our school and an opportunity for us to see the unified effort of our school community working in the same shirt and with the same purpose - service to others. I can think of no better lesson for all of us, to slow down and do what we can to help others in need. We will share the service assignments for students on Wednesday. I want to thank our staff, students and greater Big Walnut community for working with our Principal Leadership Team to help make this day happen. Thank you for SOARing and going beyond all expectations.

Staff Appreciation and Service Day in the same week... I would say that is fitting. We are ready to celebrate the Teachers and Staff who made this year fantastic. I may be a little bias but I think the BWMS staff is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of calling colleagues. With that being said, help me make our staff feel special by encouraging your student to write a note of appreciation to the staff members who have been a positive influence to them this year. Believe me, these notes will stay visible for the years to come and offer words of encouragement and gratitude long after your student is gone from middle school.

Have a great weekend and Go Eagles!

~Mr. Josh Frame

• Staff Appreciation Week begins on Monday 5/5/25. Encourage your student to write a personal note to an adult at BWMS to let them know how much they are appreciated.
• BWMS Service Day is on Friday 5/8/26. It is going to be awesome! Please note that most 7th-8th grade students will be off campus from 9:00-12:30 at various service sites. Thank you for supporting this community event.
• The Spring Concert is Tuesday 5/12/26. Choir at 6pm, Orchestra at 6:45 and 7:15 for Band.
• The parent information night for incoming 6th grade students is Wednesday 5/13/26 at 6PM in the auditorium.
• The 8th grade only dance will be on Thursday 5/14/26 right after school.
• The Spring Musical Performances from our theatre classes will be on Thursday 5/14/26 at 7PM.
• SOAR Day is Friday 5/15/26. Final details will be shared soon from our SOAR and Student Council.
• The luggage check for the 8th grade DC Trip is Sunday 5/17/26 from 4:00-5:30 at BWMS. Also, please note that all medications need to be brought at this time.
• 8th grade trips for Ohio and DC are on 5/18/26 through 5/21/26. As a reminder, all school fees need to be paid in order to participate in the trips.

BWMS PTO is collecting donations to help feed the staff for staff appreciation week. You can donate by sending money into the school or through this paypal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QQWDFGR475H3N

Thank you for helping to make it a great week of spoiling our MS staff!

Students ranked their top choices from over 60 different service sites planned by our Principal Leadership Team to give back to the community on Friday May 8th. They will find out their service site location on Wednesday, 5/6/26.

BWMS could use your help with items for the Homeless Help Bags our students will be assembling on Friday 5/8 during our Service Day. Feel free to drop off any of the items or have them shipped to the school office to help support this project. List with Amazon Links can be found --> HERE

The 6th grade ELA team wanted to follow up with the totals from the Coin War fundraiser that took place in March. As a school, we raised $1,054.15. This money is being sent directly to Water for South Sudan, a non-profit organization started by Salva Dut, the main character in the book, A Long Walk to Water. The goal was to raise $1000, so we could qualify for being entered into a drawing for a visit from Salva. With your help, and the whole school pulling together, we were able to surpass that goal! Of special note, for the past two years, Kemba Financial (Westerville branch) has provided the service of changing out the coins and distributing a check without a service fee! We are thankful for their partnership!

Thank you, Eagles for donating to this worthy cause!!

Great news…our trip coordinators have been able to finalize our 2026 Washington DC trip! Here’s what you can expect in the next two weeks:

• Chaperone groups and bus groups will be available to students on Friday May 1st.

• Parents will be receiving a Spring Parent Packet with trip information next week. Please be looking for it to arrive in your email inbox. It will also be posted on the BWMS website.

• On May 12th, Ms Ainsworth, Ms. Barr, and Mr. Grieger will be chatting with 8th graders who are attending the trip for 45 minutes. Students will be informed of specific trip expectations, given a packet (this packet will also be included in the parent packet that will be emailed next week), and have time to ask questions.

• On May 14th, students will meet with their chaperone to go over some final reminders.

• Lastly, bag checks will be on May 17th from 4:00 - 5:30. Students are permitted 1 suitcase/duffel bag that will be checked during this time at BWMS. This luggage will be securely stored overnight. Also, this is the time to drop off medication. Please refer to the medication emails sent from Ms. Ainsworth for more information about this.

• This makes our departure day much easier for everyone. Please note that students are also allowed to bring a carry-on bag that can go on the bus. This bag will be checked by their chaperone on Monday May 18th before we head to our nation’s capitol.

Our Purple Star Donation Drive has been extended until May 15th. If you have not gotten a chance to support our mission to support active military families at Big Walnut, we would love any kind of an offering. Please visit the Purple Star Donation Drive flier for steps (enter as a guest, add a fundraiser fee) or go to this PaySchools Central Link to start the process. Any BW School will also accept cash or check. Thank you for your consideration and support!

With Warm Regards,

BW Purple Star Team

Coaching Spring Series (2025-26)

- Episode 1 - Ms. Kim White - Boys Tennis (Video File)

- Episode 2 - Mrs. Lisa House - Girls Lacrosse (Video File)

- Episode 3 - Ms. Rachel Bonno - 7th Grade Softball (Video File)

- Episode 4 - Mr. Jason Jones - Boys Lacrosse (Video File)

- Episode 5 - Officer & Coach Justin Whiteside - Boys and Girls Track (Video File)

- Episode 6 - Mr. Ed Partlow - 7th Grade Baseball (Video 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.

May

4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week

8 BWMS Service Day

11 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

12 Spring Concert, 6:00pm

13 Parent Orientation for incoming 6th grade

14 BWMS Spring Musical, 7:00pm

14 8th Grade Dance

15 SOAR Award Day

15-16 OMEA Music Contest

16 High School Graduation (Tentative) 7:30 pm

18-21 D.C. Trip for 8th Graders

19 5 to 6 grade student orientation 9:30-10:30

21 Last Day for Students

22 Teacher Workday

29 Final Grades Posted 8am

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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