Bass Middle School

We had an outstanding first two days of school! Our students have done a wonderful job learning routines, building relationships, and getting the school year off to a fantastic start. Thank you for your partnership and support as we begin what is sure to be an amazing year in the Dawg House!

At this time, we are no longer approving additional requests for students to become afternoon walkers. Any student who has not already been approved as a walker must continue to use their established afternoon transportation plan.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support. We look forward to an incredible school year as we continue Building Outstanding Leaders Daily!

For the safety of all students, please remember that students may not be dropped off in the parking lot during morning arrival. All students must be dropped off through the designated car line unless prior approval has been given by a school administrator.

Thank you for helping us keep morning arrival safe and efficient for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and support!

*Please access the parent calendar on the BMS website for club meeting dates. Most clubs begin in September.

Aug. 10: Safety drills will take place this week

Aug. 18: Soccer - BMS @ EMS (4:30 - boys play first)

Aug. 20: Football tryouts begin (mandatory if trying out)

Aug. 24: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night @ Coweta Crossroads CFA (let them know you are from BMS)

Aug. 24: Coweta FERST Coin Drive begins (help young readers receive books)

Aug. 25: Soccer - BMS @ AMS (4:30 - boys play first)

Aug. 27: Soccer - LMS @ BMS (4:30 - girls play first)

Aug. 28: PTO Meeting (8:30am in BMS cafeteria)

Sept. 4: College Colors Day (wear your favorite team's colors/jersey)

As we begin our first full week of school, Bass Middle School is proud to focus on what it truly means to be Bulldog BOLD—Building Outstanding Leaders Daily. Throughout the week, students will learn how being Brave, Optimistic, Leaders, and Determined helps create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school for everyone. Whether it's making responsible choices, encouraging classmates, following school expectations, or demonstrating perseverance, every student has the opportunity to make a positive impact. At Bass Middle School, being BOLD is more than our motto—it's the standard by which we lead, learn, and care for one another each day. Together, we're building a school culture where every Bulldog feels safe, valued, and inspired to succeed.

Every school day matters. Regular attendance helps students build strong academic habits, stay connected to classroom learning, and develop meaningful relationships with their teachers and classmates. While we understand that appointments and family trips are sometimes unavoidable, we encourage families to plan them during scheduled school breaks whenever possible. By maximizing time in the classroom, we give every Bulldog the best opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. At Bass Middle School, Every Day Counts because every day is another chance to be Bulldog BOLD.

The form below must be completed by a parent/guardian and accompany the medication when delivered to the school by a parent/guardian.

Students cannot begin the school year without updated required immunizations. You may turn immunizations forms in at Open House or on the first day of school.

Backpack Buddies is a non-profit organization that provides a little extra food on the weekend for students in Coweta County. Backpack Buddies supplies students with nutritious, self-serve food that will sustain them when school meals are not available. Four times a year, when students are out for longer school breaks, Backpack Buddies sends home a larger bag of food to help them during that extended break from school.

The Backpack Buddies program is essential to help relieve hunger, which in turn will improve grades, health, school attendance and self-esteem in these children. If you are interested in signing your student up for the Backpack Buddies program, fill out the attached form and sign giving Backpack Buddies permission to send food home every Friday with your student.

Click on the QR Code to sign up!

Students may arrive to school no earlier than 7:30am. Vehicles should use two lanes to drop students off in the morning. If you are using the far lane (away from sidewalk), your student must walk up the center lane to the adult at the crossing in the middle to wait until all cars have been stopped. They may NOT cross over a lane of traffic without an adult stopping all traffic first.

If a student needs to take a different bus or get off at a stop that is not their assigned stop due to childcare needs, the student must bring a note with the requested changes that has been signed by a parent or guardian. The student must give the note to Kristina Landkamer in the attendance office when the student arrives at school. After confirming the request, Ms. Landkamer will give the note back to the student who will give the note to the driver to board the bus at dismissal.

Afternoon bus dismissal procedures: Bus numbers are called out over the intercom as the bus arrives to the school. Students are dismissed to the bus zone when they hear their bus number. Once we have our bus line up, we will share the LIVE spreadsheet with you so you are able to see when your student's bus number has been called and any changes that may have been made. Bus numbers will be highlighted on the spreadsheet as they are called out. The link to the spreadsheet on the BMS website and posted below for your convenience. This is NOT the same as Bus Bulletin.

Bus route information will be shared at Open House and is available on the CCSS Transportation website.. Additional information will be in the July 28th newsletter as well.

Please use the form below to request a transportation change for your student. All requests MUST be made by 3:00 pm on the date requested. We ask that you limit transportation changes to emergency situations only. All students should know how they are getting home each day before they arrive to school.

Please keep changes to emergency situations only.

Cell phones and smart watches may not be used during the instructional day and must be on silent and put away in student's backpacks at all times. Backpacks will be placed in lockers each morning until the end of the day. Students are permitted to use the designated student phone located in the office during school hours for emergencies or for illness. Students should not use a cell phone or smartwatch to call home or text when sick. Any student who is ill should go through the Bass clinic. The school nurse will call parents directly. Calling home for homework, a school project, or to make arrangements to attend an after school event that wasn't previously arranged is not permitted.

We appreciate your support of this policy so we can minimize interruptions to learning and ensure that all students feel safe and free of distractions.

*CCMSAL permits 7th and 8th grade students to participate in school sports.

*All sporting events begin at 4:30 p.m. and cost $6.00 per person to attend. Student spectators must go home after school and return if they are attending the game. All students must be picked up by 6:30 p.m.

Fall: Football, Cheerleading & Volleyball

Winter: Basketball & Cheerleading

Spring: Track

It’s time to issue our 6th graders their new Lenovo Chromebooks. Just like last year, each new Chromebook comes with a Gumdrop case, and students must leave the school-issued case on the device at all times. Students should have their current Chromebook in its case and a charger ready to turn in on Thursday. CCSS students are only issued one Chromebook with a case and one charger. If a student loses the cover or charger, then he or she must purchase a new one. The county does not provide replacement covers or chargers; however, replacement covers and chargers may be purchased from Amazon. Students who are missing a cover or charger or who have a damaged Chromebook will receive a letter explaining the charges for missing/damaged items. All fees are entered in Infinite Campus. Click on the Chromebook icon to watch a video on care instructions and expectations for devices. Please email me at Jennifer Doonan with any additional questions. Thank you for your help!

Jennifer Doonan, Library Media Specialist

BMS Athletics Twitter: @AthleticsBass

BMS Instagram: bassmiddleschool

BMS Facebook: @BassMiddleSchool

BMS Website: http://bms.cowetaschools.net/

Assistant Principal: Angie Markham

Assistant Principal: Dr. Ashley Dawson

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Bryan Hicks

Email: cindy.bennett@cowetaschools.net
Website: bms.cowetaschools.net
Location: 500 Shaw Road, Sharpsburg, GA, USA
Phone: 770 254 2600