Beckwith Bulletin

BMS Community,

This week was filled with exciting events and memorable experiences for our students.

On Tuesday, Grade 5 students participated in the Grade 5 Academic Challenge, a fun and engaging event that tested their knowledge across a variety of subjects. The competition featured individual questions, homeroom team challenges, and teacher competitions, providing students with opportunities to demonstrate both their academic skills and teamwork. The contest was closely contested throughout the day, with students showing great enthusiasm, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Mrs. Crohan's homeroom, which earned the Academic Challenge Trophy and will proudly display it in their classroom until next year's competition.

On Wednesday, we celebrated another successful Unified season at the annual Unified Potluck Dinner. Students, families, and staff enjoyed great food, awards, and a slideshow highlighting the many accomplishments and memories from this year's Beckwith Believers program. It was a wonderful way to recognize our student-athletes and the inclusive spirit that makes the program so special.

Today, our Grade 5 students enjoyed a trip to Camp Riverside, where they participated in a variety of outdoor activities and experiences. It was a fantastic day filled with fun, adventure, and lasting memories.

Tonight, our Grade 8 students will gather at DRRHS for the annual 8th Grade Dance. It is always a highlight of the year, and we are looking forward to a fun and memorable evening for our soon-to-be graduates.

As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, June 22, for our final week of the school year!

📸 Photos and highlights from Beckwith Middle School can be found on the BMS Facebook Page.

New Flyers In This Week's Bulletin:

• RYSC Fall Rec Soccer Season Registration

Other Flyers - Mark Your Calendars:

• June 15 - DR Football Informational Night
• June 27 - Scoops for Summer Birthdays
• October 11 - 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

• There are additional flyers below with more information

Have a great weekend!!!

Stephen Donovan, Ed.D., Principal and Amy Abrams, Assistant Principal

#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS

June 22 & 23 - Red Days

June 24 & 25 - White Days

June 26 - Blue Day

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District invites families, students, staff, alumni, and community members to attend our Districtwide Branding Town Hall Virtual Meeting on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Building on the successful rebranding of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, we are exploring the possibility of creating a unified district identity that would connect our students from their earliest school experiences through graduation. Imagine being a Falcon from PreK through Grade 12—a shared identity that celebrates our traditions, strengthens school pride, and unites our community.

This Town Hall is an opportunity to learn more about the initiative, ask questions, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of our district. Whether you are excited about the idea, have questions, or simply want to learn more, we encourage you to join us and make your voice heard.

Together, we can help define what it means to be part of the Dighton-Rehoboth community.

Please use this link to sign your child up for Fall Soccer and Cross Country at BMS.

It is required that families fill out this Bus Form if they have a child/children that will be riding a bus next year.

8th Grade medications can be picked up on the day of the Promotion Assembly. If you have any questions, then please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Mondor.

Registration for fall sports at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School opens Tuesday, May 26 via FamilyID. Families are encouraged to register early to ensure all required paperwork is completed prior to the start of the season.

Please use the link below to register:

https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/dighton-rehoboth

The following sports are offered during the fall season:

• Boys Soccer
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey (7th & 8th grade participation available)
• Football
• Girls Soccer (8th grade participation available)
• Girls Volleyball
• Golf
• Unified Basketball

Please contact Matt McKinnon, Director of Athletics & Activities, at mmckinnon@drregional.org with any questions.

Save the Date: 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K!

Mark your calendars! Join us for a fantastic community event that supports an amazing cause. Whether you want to run, walk, or just enjoy the fun, everyone is welcome!

• When: Sunday, October 11th (5K Race Starts at 10:00 a.m.)

• Where: Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (2700 Regional Rd, Dighton, MA)

• What to Expect: Medals for top finishers, exciting raffle prizes, music, entertainment, and a 1-Mile Fun Run!

Why it Matters: All money raised directly benefits our students by helping to cover user fees for our Unified programs at both Beckwith Middle School and Dighton Middle School. Together, we are stronger!

Ready to join the fun? Register today on RunSignup!

CLICK HERE or the link below for Middle School Summer Reading Information.

CLICK HERE for 8th Grade EOY Information.

"We still have spots available in; Carpentry, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, Fun with Food, and Mad Scientist. Register for the DR Summer Experience now!"

BMS Community,

Please remember that your student’s presence is powerful. It is our goal to have all students in school every day, and with your partnership, we can make that happen.

This is a friendly reminder to call the Main Office when your student will be absent. While notifying us prevents you from receiving the district’s automated attendance call, an absence is not considered excused unless we receive documentation from a medical provider or other approved source. Notes may be emailed directly to the office or brought in by your student.

Massachusetts State Law states that 8 absences within a quarter (approximately 45 days) is considered habitually truant. If your student is experiencing challenges that make attendance difficult, please reach out—we are here to support you. You can find the full attendance policy later in this SMORE, along with additional resources in the Student Handbook.

Reporting an Absence
Please call the 24/7 Absence Line by 8:15 a.m. on the day of the absence.
📞 508-252-5080, press 1
Include your child’s name and the reason for the absence.
You may also email: bmsattendance@drregional.org (this email can also be used to report tardies or dismissals).

Families who do not contact us by 8:15 a.m. will receive a 9:15 a.m. phone call, text message, and email from the district prompting them to confirm the absence.

Excused Absences
Absences are considered excused only for the following reasons:

• Student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor’s note)

• Bereavement

• Family emergencies

• Observance of major religious holidays

• Inclement weather that endangers the student’s health

• Court appearances

• Out-of-school suspensions

• Disability-related absences

• Unique circumstances approved by the Principal

For chronic or irregular absences reported as illness, a physician’s statement may be required.

Submitting Documentation
Doctor’s notes may be faxed to 508-252-5082 or emailed to bmsattendance@drregional.org.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain strong, consistent student attendance. Every day truly matters.

We follow the same procedure above for Pickup. The School Day ends at 2:30 p.m. (dismissal begins at this time).

School breakfast and lunch will once again be provided free of charge to all students; however, all students must use the point-of-sale system to obtain their free lunch. Please encourage your child to remember their lunch PIN number, as this helps speed up the lunch lines. If a student forgets their PIN, the cafeteria staff need to look it up, which can cause delays. Please note that only breakfast will be served on early release days.

Additionally, please see below for a letter from Whitson's with instructions on setting up a MySchoolBucks account, which is required for purchasing snacks. This letter also includes information about the cafeteria's interactive menu and relevant contact details.

We've partnered with Clothes Bin to maintain a clothes and shoes recycling bin on the Beckwith campus. They collect, manage, and distribute clothes, shoes, and textiles. If you have any clothes or shoes that could be recycled, please feel free to drop them in the bin located at the far end of the parking lot. Beckwith Middle School receives funds for donated contents. To learn more about Clothes Bin, please CLICK HERE.

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has made a community connection with Community & Social Services | Old Colony YMCA. Their Family Resource Center is available to both Dighton and Rehoboth families and has much to offer in terms of support. Please feel free to check out all that they have to offer by using the previous links.

CLICK HERE for the 2025-2026 District Calendar.

CLICK HERE for the 2026-2027 District Calendar

Strong Season for Beckwith Baseball - June 10, 2026

Distinguished Student Award - June 1, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Rehoboth Lions Club Awards - May 21, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Students Earn Top Honors in Fire Safety Poster Contest - May 18, 2026

Beckwith Debate Team - May 3, 2026

Beckwith Middle School's Project 351 Ambassador - May 3, 2026

Congratulations to Beckwith Choral Students - May 3, 2026

Beckwith Middle School's 2nd Trimester Honor Roll - April 14, 2026

Unified Basketball Team at Beckwith Middle School - April 2, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Competes in the Annual Massasoit League Math Meet - March 23, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Girls and Boys Basketball - March 5, 2026

Trimester 1 Honor Roll Beckwith Middle School - December 26, 2025

Beckwith Middle School News - December 16, 2025

Beckwith Middle School Fall Sports Wrap Up - November 17, 2025

Click the #WeAreDR photo above to access the school district's Facebook page

The mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth middle schools, in collaboration with parents and the community, is to develop the whole child and to provide students with the knowledge, skills, global education, technology, and social responsibility to become contributing citizens and life-long learners in our ever-changing world.

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected group.

Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080

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