Beckwith Bulletin

BMS Community,

Well, that’s a wrap on another outstanding school year at Beckwith!

On Tuesday, we welcomed the Palmer River fourth graders for our annual Step-Up Day. This was their first opportunity to learn more about Beckwith Middle School. The administration provided a presentation, answered questions, and a group of current fifth-grade students served as tour guides, helping our future students become familiar with the building and school community.

On Wednesday, we followed up with a Parent Information Night for families of incoming students. This provided parents with their first opportunity to learn more about Beckwith and have their questions answered. We will hold our New Student Orientation on August 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. This will be another opportunity for students and parents to learn more about the school and get their questions answered together.

Also on Wednesday, we held our annual 8th Grade Celebration Day. Students enjoyed a breakfast where they had the opportunity to reconnect with some of their former Palmer River teachers, participated in an 8th-grade walk around campus, signed yearbooks, enjoyed lunch and ice cream, and watched a slideshow highlighting their years at Beckwith. A special thank you to the volunteers who helped make this day so memorable for our students.

On Thursday, we held our annual Promotion Ceremony as our 8th graders officially promoted to high school. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished during their time at Beckwith and wish them the very best as they begin the next chapter of their educational journey.

The week concluded with field days, grade-level slideshows, and many opportunities to celebrate another successful year. It was a fun and fitting way to culminate a great year at Beckwith. We look forward to seeing many of you again next year!

Please see below for school supply lists and summer reading information.

📸 Photos and highlights from Beckwith Middle School can be found on the BMS Facebook Page.

New Flyers In This Week's Bulletin:

• September 13 - Rehoboth PTSA Day at Fenway Park

Other Flyers - Mark Your Calendars:

• June 27 - Scoops for Summer Birthdays
• October 11 - 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

• There are additional flyers below with more information

Have a great summer!!!

Stephen Donovan, Ed.D., Principal and Amy Abrams, Assistant Principal

#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS

Click below for next year's supply lists:

Recommended Supply Lists 26/27

Please use this link to sign your child up for Fall Soccer and Cross Country at BMS.

Is your child a builder, a coder, or a competitive problem-solver? The Raiders Robotics team is officially preparing for the upcoming school year, and we are looking for next year’s 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (current 5th–7th graders) to join the squad! This year’s international FIRST LEGO League challenge is BIOGLOW, where students will engineer and code autonomous robots to conquer an ecosystem-themed arena.

Students will learn more at our upcoming informational meetings held during Flex Time on Thursday, September 3rd.

Want a head start? If you want your child to have extra time to prepare for team tryouts, please fill out our Raiders Robotics Digital Interest Form early. Parents who submit the form now will receive official preparation materials and practice resources ahead of the September meeting to give their students an advantage. No prior experience is required—we teach students everything from scratch!

It is required that families fill out this Bus Form if they have a child/children that will be riding a bus next year.

Registration for fall sports at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School opens Tuesday, May 26 via FamilyID. Families are encouraged to register early to ensure all required paperwork is completed prior to the start of the season.

Please use the link below to register:

https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/dighton-rehoboth

The following sports are offered during the fall season:

• Boys Soccer
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey (7th & 8th grade participation available)
• Football
• Girls Soccer (8th grade participation available)
• Girls Volleyball
• Golf
• Unified Basketball

Please contact Matt McKinnon, Director of Athletics & Activities, at mmckinnon@drregional.org with any questions.

Save the Date: 2nd Annual DR Unified Booster Club 5K!

Mark your calendars! Join us for a fantastic community event that supports an amazing cause. Whether you want to run, walk, or just enjoy the fun, everyone is welcome!

• When: Sunday, October 11th (5K Race Starts at 10:00 a.m.)

• Where: Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (2700 Regional Rd, Dighton, MA)

• What to Expect: Medals for top finishers, exciting raffle prizes, music, entertainment, and a 1-Mile Fun Run!

Why it Matters: All money raised directly benefits our students by helping to cover user fees for our Unified programs at both Beckwith Middle School and Dighton Middle School. Together, we are stronger!

Ready to join the fun? Register today on RunSignup!

CLICK HERE or the link below for Middle School Summer Reading Information.

"We still have spots available in; Carpentry, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, Fun with Food, and Mad Scientist. Register for the DR Summer Experience now!"

We've partnered with Clothes Bin to maintain a clothes and shoes recycling bin on the Beckwith campus. They collect, manage, and distribute clothes, shoes, and textiles. If you have any clothes or shoes that could be recycled, please feel free to drop them in the bin located at the far end of the parking lot. Beckwith Middle School receives funds for donated contents. To learn more about Clothes Bin, please CLICK HERE.

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has made a community connection with Community & Social Services | Old Colony YMCA. Their Family Resource Center is available to both Dighton and Rehoboth families and has much to offer in terms of support. Please feel free to check out all that they have to offer by using the previous links.

CLICK HERE for the 2025-2026 District Calendar.

CLICK HERE for the 2026-2027 District Calendar

Strong Season for Beckwith Baseball - June 10, 2026

Distinguished Student Award - June 1, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Rehoboth Lions Club Awards - May 21, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Students Earn Top Honors in Fire Safety Poster Contest - May 18, 2026

Beckwith Debate Team - May 3, 2026

Beckwith Middle School's Project 351 Ambassador - May 3, 2026

Congratulations to Beckwith Choral Students - May 3, 2026

Beckwith Middle School's 2nd Trimester Honor Roll - April 14, 2026

Unified Basketball Team at Beckwith Middle School - April 2, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Competes in the Annual Massasoit League Math Meet - March 23, 2026

Beckwith Middle School Girls and Boys Basketball - March 5, 2026

Trimester 1 Honor Roll Beckwith Middle School - December 26, 2025

Beckwith Middle School News - December 16, 2025

Beckwith Middle School Fall Sports Wrap Up - November 17, 2025

Click the #WeAreDR photo above to access the school district's Facebook page

The mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth middle schools, in collaboration with parents and the community, is to develop the whole child and to provide students with the knowledge, skills, global education, technology, and social responsibility to become contributing citizens and life-long learners in our ever-changing world.

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected group.

Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080

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