Belleville Middle School

In our newsletter we will be providing snapshots of some of the amazing things that are going on inside of your child's classroom! We will spotlight different events, clubs, and learning happening at Belleville Middle School -- Enjoy!

Congratulations to Mr. de Florio, our October Staff Member of the Month!

Before joining BMS, Mr. de Florio worked as a Computer Graphic Designer and Animator in NYC, bringing a unique background of creativity and expertise to his teaching. With 18 years of experience in Belleville, he continues to inspire students through his courses in Intro to Creative Design, Web Design, and Animation.

Mr. de Florio is not only dedicated to sharing his knowledge with students but is also always willing to lend a hand, offer support, and help out wherever needed. His creativity, generosity, and commitment make him a valued member of the BMS community.

Thank you, Mr. de Florio, for all that you do for our students and school community. Congratulations!

7th grade math students are learning about ratios and how they are used to compare quantities. They are practicing writing, simplifying, and solving ratios while exploring how ratios can be applied to real-world situations. Through class activities and problem-solving, students are building a stronger understanding of proportional relationships and strengthening their mathematical reasoning skills.

8th grade math students are building their mathematic skills by learning how to solve one- and two-step equations. Through guided practice and problem-solving activities, students are strengthening their understanding of equations and developing confidence in applying these skills to more challenging math problems.

7th grade science students are exploring the different phases of matter, including solids, liquids, and gases, and learning how matter changes from one state to another. Students are then connecting these concepts to real-world applications by exploring Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). They are investigating how MREs are designed, packaged, and prepared, while using their knowledge of matter and its properties to better understand how these meals work in different environments

8th grade science students are putting their knowledge of forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion to the test through an exciting Egg Drop Challenge! Students are working collaboratively to design and build devices that will protect an egg during a collision. As they test their designs, students are exploring important science concepts such as force, momentum, peak force, and contact time. This hands-on project encourages creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and the application of real-world science concepts!

The students of Belleville Middle School were able to enjoy the excitement of the soccer tournament on Friday, October 23rd. With 60 participants and countless spectators, many of the students were able to be a part of the first tournament of the year. All the games were played very close and competitive. Team F7, which included Jayce Silva, Ja'Maree Howard, Jayden Plaza, Mason Zeigler and Lawrence Vanderbly went undefeated to capture the championship of the Fall 2026 BMS Soccer Tournament.

Thank you so much to the whole Physical Education department for making the tournament a huge success!