Blevins Bulletin

Hello Blevins Families,

Welcome to the '25-'26 school year! We are still nearly a month away, and I hope your family is enjoying summer, but we are here to help you prepare for the exciting school year ahead. If you are new to Blevins, we are so glad you are here. If you are a returning family, we are thrilled you're back. Blevins is a Project-Based Learning middle school focused on student opportunities, a sense of belonging, and academic achievement for every student.

Please explore this bulletin for important information to prepare for the new year. Reach out to our office team with any questions that arise; we are here to help. Save the date for our Back to School Night on Tuesday, Aug 12th, 5:30-7pm.

For our incoming 6th grade families, the Becoming a Bruin Summer Camp begins on Monday at 7am with breakfast and fun days ahead. Some of you may be registered for Week 2 beginning the following Monday, July 28th. With the large amount of interest in this program, students must already be registered to attend. If you have any questions, please reach out to Izzy Crume, our Bruin Club Coordinator, at icrume@psdschools.org.

We can't wait to see you all soon. In the meantime, enjoy your summer!

Proudly,

Joe Zappa, Principal

Tuesday, August 5th:

• WEB Leader Training 12:00-4:00 (Blevins Gym 100)

Wednesday, August 6th:

• WEB Leader Training 12:00-4:00 (Blevins Gym 100)

Thursday, August 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th:

• Volleyball Pre-Season Camp 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Tuesday, August 12th

• GT parent Night 5:00-5:30 (Blevins Library)
• ❗Back To School Night 5:30-7:00 (See Information Below & Locker Request Below)

• ⭐ 6th Grade Starts 7:30-2:25
• Volleyball Tryouts 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Thursday, August 14th

• ⭐ All Grades in Session 7:30-2:25
• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Tryouts 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)
• Tennis Starts (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Friday, August 15th

• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Tryouts 3:00-5:30 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)

Monday, August 18th

• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Season Starts 3:00-5:15 (7th & 8th Grade) (See Information Below)
• Volleyball Parent Meeting 5:15-6:00 (Blevins Gym 200)

Tuesday, August 19th:

• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)
• Cross Country Parent/Runner Meeting 5:00-5:45 (Blevins Auditeria)

Wednesday, August 20th:

• Student Fall MAPS Testing
• Cross Country Pre-Season Practice (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) 2:45-4:00 (See Information Below)

Thursday, August 21st:

• Student Fall MAPS Testing
• Cross Country Regular Season Starts 2:45-5:15

Tuesday, August 26th:

• 🙂Student Picture Day (Watch for More Information)
• PTO Meeting 5:30-7:00 (Blevins Collaboration Cafe Room 221)

Due to an unforeseen issue that came up today, we will need to cancel next week's scheduled summer workouts. I understand this may be disappointing news for our athletes, and we apologize for the short notice.

We will follow up early next week with additional updates and information so you're fully informed moving forward.

If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your understanding,
Scott Schreiner
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Blevins Middle School

◾ Pre-Tryout Camp: August 7th & 8th and 11th & 12th 3:00-5:30

◾ Tryouts: August 13th-15th 3:00-5:30pm (SILVER CARDS and FEE REQUIRED)

◾1st Regular Season Practice: August 18th 3:00-5:15

◾ Practices/nongame days: 3:00-5:15

◾ Parent Meeting: August 18th 5:15-6:00pm (Gym 200)

Samantha Taylor (Coach Sam)

• Boys Tennis Coach: Andrew Kiser akiser@psdschools.org
• Girls Tennis Coach: Leslie Hall lhall@psdschools.org
• 1st Regular Season Practice August 14th at 3:00 (SILVER CARDS and FEE REQUIRED)

• Lockers are available to all students upon request
• We will work hard to make lockers that are requested by 3:00pm on August 8th available at Back to School Night, but cannot guarantee all requested will be ready for issue by that time.

August 12th 5:30-7:00

Please visit with us on this date. You will have the opportunity to connect with teachers, hear from school leadership, and explore the building. Student schedules will be available to pick up. We will work hard to make lockers that are requested by 3:00pm on August 8th available at Back to School Night, but cannot guarantee all requested will be ready for issue by that time.

Questions:

• 6th & 8th (A-J) Grade Counselor: Anna Burris, annab@psdschools.org

• 7th & 8th (K-Z) Grade Counselor: Kirsten Bovbjerg, kbovbjerg@psdschools.org

• Academic Dean: Erin McCain, emccain@psdschools.org

On this evening, our team will also be available to support families with the following:

• Athletic paperwork and athletic fees - Questions? bdahl@psdschools.org

• Immunization records and student meds - Questions? bdahl@psdschools.org

Bruin Gear Store

Joe Zappa, Principal

970-488-4001

jzappa@psdschools.org

Dusti Sanger, Assistant Principal

970-488-4002

dsanger@psdschools.org

Scott Schreiner, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

970-488-4036

scotts@psdschools.org

Michele Trujillo, Office Manager

970-488-4004

mtrujill@psdschools.org

Anna Burris, 6th & 8th (A-J) Grade Counselor

970-488-4091

annab@psdschools.org

Kirsten Bovbjerg, 7th & 8th (K-Z) Grade Counselor

970-488-4010

kbovbjerg@psdschools.org

Erin McCain, Academic Dean* & School Counselor

*Guidance for academic supports for Blevins students

970-488-4009

emccain@psdschools.org