A Message From Principal Glenn
Dear BHMS Families
What an incredible first day at Beacon Hill Middle School! Our students arrived with positive energy, excitement, and a readiness to learn, making for a smooth and successful start to the 2026–2027 school year.
Today, all students received their lockers, and our 7th and 8th grade students were issued their Chromebooks, ensuring they are ready to dive into learning. Our 6th grade students will receive their Chromebooks tomorrow, completing this important milestone for the start of the year.
I have truly enjoyed seeing our hallways filled with smiling faces, reconnecting with returning students and welcoming our newest Bulldogs. The enthusiasm from our students, staff, and families has been contagious, and it reinforces what a special community we have at Beacon Hill.
Thank you for your partnership and support in helping us kick off the school year on such a positive note. I am incredibly excited about what lies ahead and can't wait to see all that our students will accomplish this year. Here's to an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
Sincerely,
Alexis Glenn
Principal
Personal Device Registration & Agreement Form
To help our staff manage our new cell phone lockers efficiently, we need to accurately account for the devices coming onto campus.
📋 What We Need From You
Please complete the quick Google Form linked below to notify the BHMS administration if your child will be bringing a personal cell phone or smartwatch to campus:
👉 BHMS Personal Device Notification Form
🔍 How This Information Will Be Used
Locker Assignments: Advisement teachers will use these responses to assign specific cell phone locker slots to students.
Accurate Record-Keeping: This helps us maintain an organized system to ensure all stored devices are accounted for throughout the school day.
💡 A Quick Reminder of the Policy:
Cell Phones: Must be turned off and kept in designated cell phone lockers during the day.
Smartwatches, Earbuds, & Tablets: Must be turned off and stored in standard student lockers.
⚠️ Important Reminder: City Schools of Decatur is not responsible for personal devices that are lost, stolen, damaged, or misplaced. We encourage families to carefully consider whether a device truly needs to be brought to school.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us minimize distractions and maximize meaningful learning and face-to-face interactions at BHMS. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out or visit csdecatur.net.
The Beacon Hill Middle School Leadership Team (SLT) is an elected committee consisting of Beacon Hill parents/guardians, staff members, a community member, and a district representative. The purpose of the SLT is to make decisions that support the continuous improvement of the school in accordance with the provisions of the District Charter.
The SLT is focused on school governance, student achievement, and family engagement. Some of the responsibilities of this team are to:
Participate in personnel interviews and decisions
Review and give feedback on the school budget
Approve and monitor the School Improvement Plan
Review assessment data for school decisions
Assist with accreditation and improvement reviews
We currently have one vacancy on our SLT parent members.
If you’re interested in joining the SLT, please submit a bio/purpose statement to Principal Glenn by Friday, August 7, 2026, at aglenn@csdecatur.net
Important: STAR Testing
We will once again be using the Renaissance STAR Assessment as our universal screener in both ELA and Math this school year.
The Renaissance Star Assessment is a nationally recognized, computer-adaptive tool used from Pre-K through 12th grade to measure student progress in reading and math. These assessments help educators identify learning gaps, monitor student growth, and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs. At BHMS, STAR supports our mission to ensure student success by helping teachers recognize strengths and provide targeted academic support where needed.
Please note: The STAR screener is not graded. It is used solely to inform instruction and ensure each student receives the appropriate support.
BHMS STAR Universal Screener Testing Dates:
August 5th: STAR Reading
August 10th: STAR Math
We kindly ask that all students:
Get a good night’s rest before each testing day
Arrive to school on time by 8:45 AM, ready to begin
Eat a healthy breakfast either at home or at school (breakfast starts at 8:15 AM)
Important Note About Results:
STAR reports will not be printed for middle school students. If you would like to access your child’s assessment results, you can sign up to receive STAR progress email updates.
Click here for instructions to sign up
Thank you for your continued support!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out:
Mr. Ronald Johnson
BHMS Testing Coordinator
rjohnson@csdecatur.net
Device Distribution this week!
8th and 7th Grade: Received devices today, Monday, August 3.
6th Grade: Picking up devices tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4.
Classroom use of these devices will not begin until Wednesday, August 5.
⏰ Daily Routines & Responsibilities
To keep learning seamless, students are expected to manage their devices with the following daily habits:
Charge at Home: Chargers should stay at home. Teachers provide classroom "away stations" to safely store devices, but they do not provide chargers. Please ensure your student fully charges their device every night.
Case Always On: The protective cover is mandatory and should remain on the Chromebook at all times to prevent damage.
Nightly Curfew: To encourage healthy sleep hygiene, all BHMS school devices automatically shut off from 9:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
Login Information/Support
Returning Students: Please log in using your existing username and password.
New to CSD Students: Follow the first-time login instructions.
Need a Password Reset? If students have any trouble logging in, please tell them to stop by the media center, and we will be happy to assist them!
Save the Date August 27 4:30-5:30
We’re balancing morning coffee chats with after-school sessions this year to better fit your schedule!
Please join us for our first "After the Bell with the Principal" to discuss Ed Tech at BHMS. Come hear how we’re using technology to enhance learning and how you can support your child from home. After a brief overview, you'll get to choose one of three breakout sessions to dive deeper into a specific software we use.
