BWMS Family Update

October is Bullying Prevention Month at BWMS. During this month, our school will have focused Advisory lessons each Monday that target this initiative to support the positive environment at our school. We will focus on Kindness and Positive Words as we build for a whole-school celebration to Stomp Out Bullying on 10/10/25. With the Stomp Out Bullying Day, students will have a number of fun indoor and outdoor activities (DJ, Inflatables, etc.) to connect with each other and our staff in positive ways. This day is planned with our Student Council and SOAR leadership team and a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of our students during the 1st quarter. Special thanks to our PTO for helping us secure the outside activities and inflatables for this 1st quarter celebration.

Have a great day and Go Eagles!

Sincerely,

Mr. Josh Frame

• BWMS will host a Stomp Out Bullying Week beginning on Monday 10/6/25 organized by our student council and SOAR committee. We look forward to our first SOAR celebration - Stomp Out Bullying Day on Friday 10/10/25.
• Student Council has organized the following Spirit Days in connection to Stomp Out Bullying: Wednesday 10/8 is Match Day (match with a big group of friends), Thursday 10/9 is PJ Day to put to rest bullying, Friday 10/10 is Wear Blue Day as we Stomp Out Bullying.

• Big Walnut Middle School is excited to celebrate Start with Hello Week during the week of October 6. Every year, thousands of schools participate in Start with Hello Week, which is a week dedicated to making social connections and creating a sense of belonging in schools. During this week, your student will have the opportunity to engage in activities that help them meet new people and build community. This week also meets requirements for House Bill 123 and is a state-approved resource. If you have any questions or would like to opt your student out of these activities, please reach out to your student’s grade-level counselor.

• Erika's Lighthouse presentation will take place for 8th grade on Thursday 10/9/25. Please see the details below in the Counselor Corner.

• Attention 8th grade families: there will be in informational meeting about our spring Washington DC trip on Thursday 10/9/25 at 5:30 PM in the auditorium. Our trip coordinators, Ms. Ainsworth and Ms. Barr, will share preliminary details about this annual trip.

• The community Big Nut Strut event is on Sunday 10/12/25. Check out the details below on how to support our BWMS PTO.

• The next BWMS PTO meeting is Tuesday 10/14/25 at 7PM.

• The last day of the first quarter is Thursday 10/16/25. Please be sure to check your student's grades and review a plan to finish the quarter strong.

• There is no school on Friday 10/17/25 in lieu of conferences.

• The PTO is excited to support the Scholastic Book Fair at BWMS the Week of October 20th. More details to come as students will have access to review the materials during lunch.

• 1st Quarter grades go live in PowerSchool on Friday 10/24/25 at 8:00 AM. As a reminder of our general focus in middle school, we want our students to care more about the learning and less about the grade.

Other School Details

• Interested in volunteering in Big Walnut Schools this year, please go to the following website and complete the process which requires 3 easy steps - https://www.bwls.net/VolunteerInformation.aspx

Our team is finalizing the details of our Washington D.C. trip in May for our 8th grade students. There will be an informative meeting on October 9th at 5:30 in the BWMS auditorium. We are looking forward to sharing the itinerary, cost, and other details at this meeting. Also, the Big Walnut Middle School website will be updated with information as it becomes available.

• Big Walnut Middle School is excited to celebrate Start with Hello Week during the week of October 6. Every year, thousands of schools participate in Start with Hello Week, which is a week dedicated to making social connections and creating a sense of belonging in schools. During this week, your student will have the opportunity to engage in activities that help them meet new people and build community. This week also meets requirements for House Bill 123 and is a state-approved resource. If you have any questions or would like to opt your student out of these activities, please reach out to your student’s grade-level counselor.
• 8th grade students will have the required suicide awareness and prevention programming from House BIll 123 during one standard class period on Thursday, October 9. Additional information to include the opt out form was emailed to 8th grade families this week. Please check with your student’s school counselor or principal Josh Frame if you have any questions.

Have you registered for the Big Nut Strut 5k?

This fun, family-friendly event helps raise money for all 8 Big Walnut Schools! This was one of the biggest fundraisers in 2024, and we need your help. The more participants from our school, the more money our school gets!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Sunbury/BigNutStrut

**Sign up by September 17th to be guaranteed a shirt!

**Not a runner?!? Sign up for the Virtual race, and still get the awesome race shirt!

Big Walnut Middle School is organizing exciting extended day trips for our 6th grade students. Camp Nuhop staff will be leading the days, in conjunction with BWMS teachers, at Camp Nuhop facilities during your student’s scheduled dates. This trip will allow your student to experience outdoor education tailored to supplement the sixth-grade content standards. Activities will address the core subject areas and related arts areas. Over the two days, students will participate in a variety of outdoor activities to enhance their learning.

Click Here for the Full Details

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.

Coaching Series (2025-26)

- Episode 1 - Mr. Kyle Baker - Boys Golf (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 2 - Mrs. Jen White - Cross Country (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 3 - Mr. Adam McCardle - 7th Football (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 4 - Mr. Jacob Houston - 8th Football (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 5 - Ms. Kim White - Girls Tennis (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 6 - Ms. Victoria Keller - Girls Golf (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 7 - Ms. Cassie Bowmar & Mr. Tim Kafka - Girls Volleyball (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 8 - Ms. Bri Lawless & Mrs. Kaylee Demidovich - Fall Cheerleading (Video File, Audio File)

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.

October

2 Conferences, 3:00-7:00

6-10 STOMP out Bullying Week

10 What I Need (WIN) Day

10 SC spirit - Stomp Out Bullying Day

12 Yearbook Art contest ends

14 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

16 End of 1st quarter

17 No School Conf Comp Day

21 Quarterly Grade-Level Meeting

24 Report Cards Posted 8am

24 SOAR Cart

November

4 Picture ReTake Day

(retakes/ Commons) (Staff group Picture 7:10 am / Gym)

7 Eagles Night 6:00-8:00

11 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

14 Grade Update Day

14 Veterans Day Breakfast

20 Conferences 3:00-7:00

25 SC spirit day - Staff vs Student Volleyball Game

26-28 Thanksgiving Break

Month View Calendar Link

iCalendar Link

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