BGMS Bulletin
AUGUST 3, 2025
We are happy to report that as of this morning, we have attained a little over 50% of our Fall Fundraiser Goal. WE ARE VERY EXCITED AND WITH 4 DAYS TO GO before the fundraiser ends, we are optimistic that we will continue to make great progress and reach it!
We really appreciate those of you that have already scanned the QR Code to join our fundraiser and those of you that have taken 10 MINUTES of their day to complete the 3 NECESSARY KEY TASKS from inside the App. Those tasks are:
1. Uploading a Profile Pic
2. Selecting 10 or more Adult Contacts (with 25 being the Goal!)
3. Texting all of them (by tapping on all of the Green Boxes and making them all disappear).
Below is the QR Code that you’ll need to get started if you have not already joined and participated.
For those that have already participated, you can also go back into the App to add ADDITIONAL ADULT CONTACTS and to share your fundraiser in Social Media.
All of the information is detailed in the flier that was handed out to all of our students last week.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
If you have not already done so, please remember to pay your student's $35 technology fee. Acceptable use, YouTube and Chromebook agreements are all being signed as part of the registration process on Parent Portal this year. Paper forms will not be sent home on Wednesday, so please sign these agreements on Parent Portal if you have not already done so.
As the year begins, we want to remind you that STOPit is still here to support your student’s safety and well-being. The app provides a safe, anonymous way for students to report concerns, get help, or find resources—anytime, anywhere.
With STOPit, students can:
- Submit a Tip — Share something serious without giving their name
- Crisis Text Line — Connect 24/7 with a trained mental health counselor
- Resources — Access help for needs like food, shelter, bullying, or anxiety
Your encouragement can make a difference—please take a moment to remind your student how to access STOPit:
- Open the app or download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play
- Search for our school in the list or enter the school code
- Accept the terms—and they’re ready to go!
Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and supported.
Getting Started with ParentSquare for Parents and Guardians
Welcome to ParentSquare! This will be our parent communication platform in ACPS for the 2025-26 school year.
This guide linked below will help you activate your account, find helpful resources,
and download the free ParentSquare app so you can start receiving updates from your school.
Activate your ParentSquare account
Your school will send you an invitation using your email address or phone number on file.
1. Open the invitation from ParentSquare in your email or text messages.
2. Click "Activate your account" or tap the link to go to the account registration page.
3. Enter your email or phone number, then click Get Started.
(Optional: You can also sign in with Google or Microsoft.)
4. Check your contact information. If it looks correct, click Confirm. You’ll receive a code by text or email.
5. Enter the verification code when asked.
6. You’ll see your children’s names. Click Confirm next to each child who should be connected to your account. If a child is listed by mistake, click Not my child.
7. If everything looks correct, click Yes, this is me.
Now you’re ready to start using ParentSquare!
Need help with your account? Contact your school if:
● A name is spelled wrong
● Your email address or phone number is incorrect
● A child is missing from your account
Access helpful resources:
● When you’re logged in, you can access resources to help you with using ParentSquare.
● On a computer, click the question mark (?) in the top menu.
In the app, tap the Help icon in the app. You’ll see these options:
● Contact School - Send a question to your school or find contact details.
● Help Articles - Search for answers or step-by-step guides.
BISON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Calling all parents! The Bison Community Council is our new parent organization and they need your participation. We would especially love to have parent volunteers to help with our Fun Afternoon on September 19th!
The mission of the Bison Community Council is to:
● Support the teachers, staff, and students of Buffalo Gap Middle School.
● Encourage family and community involvement in the life of the school.
● Promote a culture of volunteerism and engagement within the school.
● Strengthen relationships between the school, families, and the greater Buffalo Gap
community.
Please consider ways you can help support our school this year. Many hands make light work!
Cafeteria Information
Breakfast and Lunch are offered free again this year for ALL students. A la carte items can be purchased during your student's lunch period. Students may either pay in cash or by having money on their account.
Safety
Students and visitors will enter the building and move through our weapons detectors daily. Just as last year, note that zippered binders are not permitted due to weapons detector procedures. Regular notebooks/binders and zippered pencil pouches are acceptable; however, some items must be removed from the backpack and reviewed by our staff at the detector stations. Items such as Chromebooks, umbrellas, glasses cases, large scissors, and certain other metal items must be removed before students are able to pass through the detectors.
Chromebook Charging
Students are asked to charge their Chromebooks each evening so they are ready for use each day.
Cell Phones/Smart Watches
Cell phones and smart watches can be a huge distraction in the educational setting. Since our students have Chromebooks, they have all the technology they need for the academic setting. Phones and smart watches must be turned off and stored in backpacks, and students are not allowed to use these during the day at school. If you need to contact your child for an emergency, please call the front office. Students may also come to the office to call home if needed.
