Burgaw Middle School
November 14, 2025
Community Updates
Wednesday, November 19 - Progress Reports will be available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please use this link Parent Portal Access Request Form to ask for Infinite Campus Parent Portal access.
Students’ NC Check-In Individual Student Reports are now available for parent and guardian review in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Thursday, November 20 - Fall Pictures Makeup Day
Families, still need to order pictures? Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. How to Order BMS School Pictures They can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.* If at any time your parents or guardians have questions about the Code Lookup or are having difficulty navigating the site, they can still reach out to our Customer Service team via the Live Chat on our website, www.strawbridge.net
November is National Career Development Month (NCDM), and Pender County Schools CTE invites you to celebrate with us! Attached you’ll find a calendar of events featuring Career Video Links, a Flipgrid Activity, and details for our NCDM Spirit Week. Throughout the month, we’ll focus on helping students explore career options, connect their interests to real-world opportunities, and prepare to become Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed upon graduation. HERE Is the link to the National Career Development Month website.
This week is National Career Development Spirit Week! - Unleash Your School Spirit!
Monday - Skilled Trades Day - Dress In workwear that represents a hands on Trade!
Tuesday - Future College Shirt Day! Wear Your Future College Shirt!
Wednesday - Your Future is Bright! Wear Sunglasses and Bright Clothes!
Thursday - Dress Like your favorite Teacher Day!
Friday - Dress for your future career!
CTE teacher, Mr. Monroe, arranged an amazing opportunity for Burgaw Middle School last week. A member of the Phoenix Suns organization joined students on virtual call to share information about careers in professional sports and pursuing educational opportunities.
Ms. Franklin, who leads a team of Human Resources personnel, shared the following advice:
- Athletes represent only a small number of the jobs in professional sports.
- 600 full time and 650 part time jobs support 45 athletes
- Jobs include accounting, trainers, publicity, marketing, logistics, event management, human resources, communications, sales, housekeeping, security, and much more!
Ms. Franklin advised students to choose an educational program that you enjoy, even if you don't have it all figured out. No what career you choose, you will probably work with people; getting along with people sets you up for long-term success. When things get tough, persevere. Success is often on the other side of disappointment.
Thanks to Mr. Monroe for bringing this opportunity to your students!
Please see information for the College Accelerator Program for current 7th- and 8th-grade students. Cape Fear Community College has scheduled three information nights at each high school to provide students and families an opportunity to learn more about the CAP Program. Please note to parents, this is a repeat of the session held in September:
PHS – Tuesday, 11/18 at 5:30 PM in the Media Center
THS – Wednesday, 11/19 at 5:30 PM in the Media Center
HTHS – Thursday, 11/20 at 5:30 PM in the Media Center
Over the next couple of weeks, students enrolled in CTE courses will be participating in a short CTE Course Evaluation Survey during class. The survey is completely anonymous and will not collect any personal information from students.
The purpose of this survey is to gather valuable student feedback to help us improve instructional strategies, classroom experiences, and CTE programming across the district.
If you prefer for your child not to participate in the survey, please notify your child’s CTE teacher or contact the school to opt out.
Thank you for your continued support of Career and Technical Education in Pender County Schools. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDgZFduDBfvwT9KvziCezwmw8H0o1405GiLJQ541tzoTn4hQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115590087209653973425This November, Pender County Schools is launching a district-wide food drive to support local organizations that provide meals and essential resources for families in need throughout our community.
Throughout the month, every school in the district will collect non-perishable food items, ensuring that all donations stay local to benefit Pender County families. This initiative brings together students, staff, and families in a united effort to make a meaningful difference during the holiday season.
Requested donation items include:- Cereal, canned tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, and condiments.
- The district is also collecting individually packaged snacks such as granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, beef jerky, crackers, ramen noodles, pudding cups, Jell-O cups, fruit cups, Rice Krispie treats, and Cheez-Its.
“This food drive is about more than filling bins, it’s about filling hearts,” said Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove. “It’s a reminder that even small acts of generosity add up to something powerful when we come together.”
Collection bins will be available at all schools throughout November, and families are encouraged to participate and help spread kindness and compassion across the community.
Together, we can make a real impact, supporting the organizations that support Pender County.Your BMS PTO is having a PENNY WAR fundraiser! Students can bring in coins or cash to see which grade level wins!
We are beginning to prepare for our Thanksgiving meal at BMS on Tuesday, November 25. If you are interested in attending with your child, please complete this form BMS Parents Thanksgiving Event.
- BMS Families - Having trouble accessing your child's report card? Need to see their grades as they work through each reporting period? Please use this link Parent Portal Access Request Form to ask for Infinite Campus Parent Portal access. Be prepared for report cards on Tuesday!
- BMS Families - please see our TSI letters attached.
- We invite families to review our schools current School Improvement Plan (SIP) and provide feedback
- We are pleased to announce that Pender County Health Department, in collaboration with the Pender County Schools, will be offering flu shots at your child’s school again this year in the months of October and November. This immunization opportunity will be available to all students and staff in our county school system. The vaccine will be administered by health department nurses to those who are able to receive the flu vaccine and have written parental permission. We are unable to vaccinate anyone without a completed form and the parent or guardian’s signature. If you would like your child to have a flu shot here at school please email Nurse Cockrell @ elizabeth_cockrell@pender.k12.nc.us
- Parents & Guardians - Please review our dress code policy with your child Policy Code: 4316 Student Dress Code. We had several dress code violations this week.
- Please review Policy Code: 4318 Use of Personal Electronic Devices with your child/children/family. This policy covers acceptable use and consequences for using them on any school campus.
- Parents/Guardians - If you have not signed up to connect with your child's teacher via Rooms (PCS Parent/Teacher Communication app), or are having trouble access Rooms, please use this guide for more information QR Parent/Guardian Rooms Guide.
Families, we need your help ensuring students bring their Chromebooks to school each day. Also, we ask that non-essential electronics (Airpods and Beats headphones) be left at home. If your child has a lost or damaged Chromebook fee, please pay that fee as soon as possible.
BMS PTO
Please see important information from your BMS PTO here.
- MOVIES AT THE PARK
Come out and join us for "Movies at the park" at Dees Park, 105 N COURTHOUSE AVE!
OCTOBER 17th: LILO STICH TPM
NOVEMBER 7th: MUFASA 6:30 PM
DECEMBER 12th: NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION 6:30 PM
Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
The BURGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO will be selling pizza, snacks, and drinks.
Family volunteers for concessions are greatly appreciated!
Please contact the BMS PTO if you are available to help cut on any of these dates: bmSpt0678@gmail.com
Helpful Information
Please see our BMS Parent/Student Orientation information here Welcome to Burgaw Middle School
School Hours: 7:30-2:45pm (students are tardy after 7:30am)
Students exit bus/car at 7:10am (buses utilize the back of school/cars utilize the front of school)
For the 2025-26 school year, breakfast and lunch will be provided, at no cost, to all students at our school
Bus stop lookup is live and available for schools/parents to use: Click the link to access: Bus Stop Lookup
Parents who have a bus stop location concern should be directed to complete a Bus Stop Relocation Request form. Link: Bus Stop Relocation Request Form.
For instructions on how to access the form online click the following link:How to Access the Bus Stop Relocation Form
Here Comes the Bus will be available again this school year. Please remember that it is not accessible during the first few weeks of school. Schools will receive an email when Here Comes the Bus is available. Links to access information to distribute at open house is below:
Here Comes the Bus English
For students who walk home from school - Students MUST have a walker form signed in order to walk home from campus. If you are new to BMS, or if you have not completed a walker form, please send a note with your child for them to walk home on the first day of school.
Parents - please complete the following survey Chromebook Agreement and Out of School Digital Device Survey
- We invite families to review our schools current School Improvement Plan (SIP) and provide feedback
- BMS Comprehensive Report 2025-2026
BMS School Improvement Team (SIT) meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 3:00pm. Please join us.
