Happy Assistant Principal Week!
BWMS Community,
Please join me in thanking Mr. Justin Grieger and Mr. Joe Rucker for their dedication and support of BWMS. Both of them bring a unique skill set and deep passion to help the BWMS Staff and Community strive to reach new heights. No doubt these are two SOARing Staff Members. Next time you see them, please be sure to thank them for their service to our school community during this National AP Week!
Here Comes the OSTs
Next week begins OSTs. Students will visit their testing site location on Monday 4/14/25 during Advisory to review testing procedures and SOAR in Testing expectations (see below). Also, please remind your student of the importance of coming to school on testing days with Chromebooks charged and a possible book to read after testing.
- April 15 OST ELA Part 1 and April 16 OST ELA Part 2
- Break
- April 29 OST Math Part 1 and April 30 OST Math Part 2
- May 1 OST Science 8 Part 1&2
We are excited for our students to show us what they know!
~Mr. Josh Frame
School Updates
- Attention students and parents, we wanted to remind everyone that we are not to have drinks in glass containers. We have had to clean up a few unnecessary messes and would ask that we plan help in this area.
- Grade Update Day as the mid-point of the 4th quarter is Friday 4/11/25. This is a great time to check in with your students about how they are doing in class.
- The OST for Language Arts in grades 6th-8th will be on Tuesday 4/15/25 and Wednesday 4/16/25. Please see additional details below.
- Group 1 of 6th grade students will be headed off to Camp Nuhop for Outdoor Education extended trips on Thursday 4/17/25. Group 2 will attend on Monday 4/21/25. Look for additional details from trip coordinators Mrs. Graven and Mr. Wion sent via email.
- There is no school on Friday 4/18/25 in lieu of Conferences.
- Ohio Military Sprit Week begins on Monday 4/21/25. See details below.
- The next BWMS Eagles Night is Friday 4/25/25 from 6PM-8PM. Cost is $5 at the door.
8th Grade Class Shirt available from HS Spirit Shop
Attention 8th grade students and parents! If you missed the BWHS Class of 2029 t-shirt pre-sale at the high school Spirit Shop during 9th-grade orientation, this is your last chance to order!
Place your order by April 25th to secure your class shirt. ORDER HERE The BWHS marketing students appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you in August!
Counselor Corner
Course request pages have been sent home. Please use the online form provided to request any adjustments from your family as soon as possible. Also, check out these additional opportunities below.
8th Grade Parent DC Reminders
2025 BWMS DC Packet can be found here.
Payment Deadlines
10/25/24 $130.00 (non-refundable deposit)
1/10/25 $190.00
2/14/25 $190.00
3/21/25 $190.00
4/25/25 $190.00 (final payment)
April
11 Grade Update Day
15 OST ELA Part 1
16 OST ELA Part 2
18 No School Conf Comp day
25 Eagles Night 6:00-8:00
29 OST Math Part 1
30 OST Math Part 2
May
1 OST Science 8 Part 1&2
7 Final SOAR Cart
5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
9 BWMS Service Day
9 OMEA Music Contest
13 Spring Concert, 6:00pm
13 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM
14 Parent Orientation for incoming 6th grade
15 BWMS Spring Musical, 7:00pm
15 8th Grade Dance
16 SOAR reward Day & Award Day
17 High School Graduation (Tentative) 7:30 pm
19-22 D.C. Trip for 8th Graders
20 5 to 6 grade student orientation 9:30-10:30
22 Last Day for Students
30 Final Grades Posted 8am
Month View Calendar Link
iCalendar Link
BWMS SOARing Staff Member Award
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.
BWMS Athletic Information
Reminder that all athletes should have their final forms complete and hard copy of the physical submitted prior to participation.
All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net and on Schoology.
Mr. Josh Frame
Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 555 S Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Twitter: @Josh_Frame