A Message From Principal Glenn
July 24, 2026
Action Required:
Personal Device Registration & Agreement Form
To help our staff manage our new cell phone lockers efficiently, we need to accurately account for the devices coming onto campus.
đź“‹ What We Need From You
Please complete the quick Google Form linked below to notify the BHMS administration if your child will be bringing a personal cell phone or smartwatch to campus:
👉 BHMS Personal Device Notification Form
🔍 How This Information Will Be Used
Locker Assignments: Advisement teachers will use these responses to assign specific cell phone locker slots to students.
Accurate Record-Keeping: This helps us maintain an organized system to ensure all stored devices are accounted for throughout the school day.
đź’ˇ A Quick Reminder of the Policy:
Cell Phones: Must be turned off and kept in designated cell phone lockers during the day.
Smartwatches, Earbuds, & Tablets: Must be turned off and stored in standard student lockers.
⚠️ Important Reminder: City Schools of Decatur is not responsible for personal devices that are lost, stolen, damaged, or misplaced. We encourage families to carefully consider whether a device truly needs to be brought to school.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us minimize distractions and maximize meaningful learning and face-to-face interactions at BHMS. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out or visit csdecatur.net.
Interested in Joining our School Leadership Team (SLT):
The Beacon Hill Middle School Leadership Team (SLT) is an elected committee consisting of Beacon Hill parents/guardians, staff members, a community member, and a district representative. The purpose of the SLT is to make decisions that support the continuous improvement of the school in accordance with the provisions of the District Charter.
The SLT is focused on school governance, student achievement, and family engagement. Some of the responsibilities of this team are to:
Participate in personnel interviews and decisions
Review and give feedback on the school budget
Approve and monitor the School Improvement Plan
Review assessment data for school decisions
Assist with accreditation and improvement reviews
We currently have one vacancy on our SLT parent members.
If you’re interested in joining the SLT, please submit a bio/purpose statement to Principal Glenn by Friday, August 7, 2026, at aglenn@csdecatur.net
Introducing "After the Bell with the Principal"
Save the Date August 27 4:30-5:30
We’re balancing morning coffee chats with after-school sessions this year to better fit your schedule!
Please join us for our first "After the Bell with the Principal" to discuss Ed Tech at BHMS. Come hear how we’re using technology to enhance learning and how you can support your child from home. After a brief overview, you'll get to choose one of three breakout sessions to dive deeper into a specific software we use.