Banks Middle School
6/12/2026 - Principal's Message
Happy Final Friday for the school year, BMS Community!
We have had an absolutely awesome last few weeks of school here at BMS! Yesterday, we wrapped up the year with a fun-filled last day of school, featuring an incredible school assembly, field day, an exciting OMSI demonstration, and plenty of yearbook signing. It was the perfect way to celebrate all of our students' hard work.
Here are a few highlights and important updates as we head into the summer:
6th Grade World Expo
Last week, our 6th graders successfully presented their World Expo research projects. It was wonderful to see our students dive so deeply into researching and learning all about different countries and cultures. They did a fantastic job sharing their knowledge with the community!
Welcoming a New Teacher to BMS
We are excited to welcome a new ELA teacher to the BMS community this coming fall. Ms. Whitney Lenet will be joining our team! Ms. Lenet comes to us with a wealth of experience, having previously taught in Hillsboro and, prior to that, in California. Please join us in giving Whitney a warm welcome to our staff!
Happy Retirement!
Finally, we are honored to recognize two of our wonderful teachers who are retiring after years of dedicated service to the world of education. Diane Vuylsteke and Laura Kolodziejczak are both entering retirement and are looking forward to their next great adventures. Please join us in thanking Diane and Laura for their incredible impact on our students and wishing them both the absolute best!
Next Year PTO
Our First PTO meeting of next year is scheduled for August 4th from 5-6 pm in the BMS library! We would love to invite parents to come check out our PTO and/or consider joining the group. We would also love to have some incoming 6th grade families join!
Thank you all for a wonderful school year. Wishing you all a safe, happy, and relaxing summer, and we look forward to another great year together in 2026-27!
Best wishes,
Caitlin Everett
Banks Middle School Principal
Last Day Spirit Assembly
Field day activities
6th grade World Expo
Upcoming Events - Summer Edition
June 15 - last day to register for summer school
July 6th-30th- Summer School Monday-Thursday at BMS
August 4th - PTO meeting in the BMS Library
August 11th- Registration Day 8am-6pm at BMS
Summer School Registration
There is still plenty of time to register for our Summer Academy!
What: Banks Secondary Summer Academy
Grades 6-9: Literacy and Enrichment
Grades 10-12: In person Enrichment for elective credit OR Credit Recovery either in-person or online/hybrid
When: July 6-30 | 8am to 1pm | Monday-Thursday (Fridays off)
Where: Banks Middle School
Registration: Register your student here by Thursday, June 15.
Details: Find all the details in our Secondary Summer Academy Program Outline for Families.
Summer EBT Program
Summer Grocery Help is Back!
Healthy eating throughout the summer helps students grow strong and do well in school. That’s why we’re happy to share that the Oregon Summer EBT program is back for summer 2026!
This program gives families money to help buy groceries when school is out. Each eligible student can get $120 for food over the summer.
Who can get this help? Your child may automatically qualify if:
Your family gets SNAP, TANF, or Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) and meets income rules.
Your child gets free or reduced-price school meals and meets income rules.
Your child is in foster care, part of a migrant education program, homeless, in a qualified Head Start, or part of the Food Program on Indian Reservations.
Your child may be eligible by application if:
Your family meets the income requirements for free or reduced-price meals at school
Your child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).
What else should you know?
If you got Summer EBT in 2025 through an approved application, you don’t need to apply again. Your family will get the benefits on June 5, 2026.
If you’re new to the program, you must apply by Sept. 1, 2026.
You’ll get the money on an Oregon EBT card, which you can use at most grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept EBT.
Need help or want to apply? Visit sebt.oregon.gov or email summerebtinfo@odhs.oregon.gov.
Starting June 1, 2026, you can also call the Oregon Summer EBT Call Center at 1-833-673- 7328, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
Summer Food Pantry
Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry The Salvation Army mobile food pantry will be at Banks Elementary School every other Wednesday. The program is on a first come first serve basis and there is a sign-up process the first time you access the service. This is a wonderful resource for our community and we encourage you to take advantage of it! Here is a list of upcoming days they will be at Banks Elementary:
● June 10th
● June 27th
● July 8th
● July 22nd
● August 5th
● August 19th
● September 2nd
Additional Food Resources:
Banks Community Food Bank 42391 NW Depot Street Banks, OR 97106 :
Open Wednesday from 9:00 am - Noon and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Shopping style
Forest Grove HS Free Food Market 1401 Nichols Ln Forest Grove, OR 97116:
Located at the front of the school, it is a white building between the Athletic Complex and the football stadium. Open Weekly on Monday from 4 pm - 5:30 pm, Bring your own bags.
Taste and See Local 2134 19th Ave Forest Grove, OR 97116 :
Open Weekly Thurs: 10:45 am - 12:45 pm. MUST bring your own boxes/bags to carry food as the pantry does not have enough
Despensa móvil de alimentos del Ejército de Salvación El banco de alimentos móvil del Ejército de Salvación estará en la Escuela Primaria Banks cada dos miércoles. El servicio se ofrece por orden de llegada y requiere inscripción previa para la primera vez que se utilice. Este es un recurso maravilloso para nuestra comunidad, ¡y les animamos a aprovecharlo! A continuación, se muestra una lista de las próximas fechas en que estarán en la Escuela Primaria Banks:
● 10 de junio
● 27 de junio
● 8 de julio
● 22 de julio
● 5 de agosto
● 19 de agosto
● 2 de septiembre
Recursos alimentarios adicionales: Banco de Alimentos Comunitario de Banks 42391 NW Depot Street Banks, OR 97106 Abierto los miércoles de 9:00 a 12:00 y de 14:00 a 16:00.
Estilo de compra Mercado de alimentos gratuito de la escuela secundaria Forest Grove 1401 Nichols Ln Forest Grove, OR 97116 Ubicado en la parte delantera de la escuela, es un edificio blanco entre el complejo deportivo y el estadio de fútbol.
Abierto semanalmente los lunes de 16:00 a 17:30. Traiga sus propias bolsas. Saborea y descubre lo local 2134 Avenida 19 Forest Grove, OR 97116 Abierto todos los jueves: 10:45 - 12:45 Es obligatorio traer sus propias cajas/bolsas para transportar la comida, ya que la despensa no tiene suficientes.
Construction on Campus
With construction underway at BHS, our parking lot is busier than usual. Please be mindful of sharing the space safely with construction crews who are working on site. We appreciate your cooperation as we work through these improvements together.
BMS PTO Needs your Support!
If you shop at Fred Meyer you are now able to support our PTO by enrolling in the Community Rewards program with Fred Meyer. Once enrolled, they will contribute $ to the PTO for all eligible purchases.
Signing up is easy. Visit https://www.fredmeyer.com. Once logged into your Fred Meyer account, you can search for Banks Middle School PTO either by name or "VI069" and then click "Enroll". New users will need to create an account, which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.