BHMS Weekly Update
Sandy Hook Promise
To ensure our schools remain safe, we are launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (ARS), a program by the nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise.
What is Say Something ARS?
This initiative trains students and staff to recognize warning signs of potential threats—on social media or in person—and empowers them to "say something" to a trusted adult or via our anonymous platform.
Key Features
Recognize & Act: Learn to identify at-risk behaviors and take immediate action.
24/7 Reporting: Students can report concerns anytime via the mobile app, website, or hotline.
Proven Safety: This program is used nationwide to prevent violence, suicide, and bullying.
Empowering Our Students
Students are often the first to see when a peer is struggling. By providing these tools, we empower them to protect one another and foster a safer, more supportive community.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Save the Date: Principal & Counselor Coffee Chat
When we return, we have an important session scheduled that focuses on our commitment to student well-being and campus safety. Please join me and the Beacon Hill School Counseling Department for our next Coffee Chat:
Date: Friday, February 27th
Time: 9am-10am
Location: Media Center
Special Presentation Topics:
The BESS Assessment: Our counseling team will walk you through how we use this behavioral and emotional screening tool to identify student needs early and provide proactive, personalized support.
Sandy Hook Promise: We will discuss the Anonymous Reporting System, explaining how this platform empowers our students to "Say Something" and plays a critical role in our comprehensive campus safety protocols.
These chats are a fantastic way to stay informed, ask questions, and partner with us in supporting your child’s holistic development. We look forward to seeing you there!
Advancing Excellence: High School Physical Science Coming to 8th Grade
We are proud to announce an update to our science department for the 2026-2027 school year. To provide our students with a competitive edge and a head start on their graduation requirements, we will begin offering High School Physical Science to all 8th graders.
Choosing the Right Curriculum
To ensure our students are supported in this accelerated coursework, our science faculty has spent the last few months vetting high-quality instructional resources. After evaluation, the team has recommended the adoption of Savvas: Concepts in High School Physical Science. This resource was selected for its:
Alignment with state standards
Labs that support conceptual understanding of challenging scientific concepts
Strong focus on foundational chemistry and physics concepts.
We Value Your Input
Community partnership is a cornerstone of our curriculum adoption process. We invite parents, guardians, and community members to visit the school to preview the materials and share their perspectives.
Dates: February 23 – March 6
Location: School Media Center
Process: Please check in at the front office to receive a visitor badge; staff will then direct you to the review station in the media center.
Your feedback ensures that we select tools that best serve our students and families. We look forward to seeing you there!
Shaping the Future of BHMS: Your Feedback in Action GaDOE School Climate Survey
At Beacon Hill Middle School, our mission is to ensure every student feels Seen, Supported, and Successful. To achieve this, we rely on a strong partnership with our families. We invite you to participate in the annual GaDOE School Climate Survey, an anonymous statewide tool that measures perceptions of school safety, relationships, and our overall learning environment.
Your feedback is more than just data; we use it to revise and create our BHMS Action Plan (School 90 Day Plan). These insights allow our School Leadership Team to monitor progress and implement targeted strategies that directly enhance your child's daily experience. Please take 10–15 minutes to share your perspective and help us continue to elevate the standard of excellence at BHMS.
High School Credit for Middle Schoolers (Carnegie Units)
Is your student currently enrolled in a high school-level course at Beacon Hill (World Language I, World Language II, Enhanced Algebra, Enhanced Lit/Comp)? If they earn a 70 or above, they will automatically receive high school graduation credit. While these credits count toward graduation, they do not impact your student's high school GPA or HOPE Scholarship eligibility.
Should You Decline Credit?
It is strongly recommended that parents decline credit if a student earns below an 80 in the course. This allows the student to retake the course in high school to build a stronger foundation without penalty.
How to Opt-Out
If you wish to decline credit, you must complete the Course Credit Refusal form in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by Thursday, February 26.
Login: Access the Parent Portal and select your middle school student.
Locate Document: Click on Documents in the menu and select Course Credit Refusal.
Submit: Choose "I do NOT want this credit" for the specific course, sign electronically, and click submit.
Note: If no form is submitted, credit will be awarded automatically. Once submitted, this decision is final.
For technical support, please contact Robyn Tibbetts
Summer Photos Needed!
Sharpies Needed!
Art Exhibition
Bulldog Bash
Help the BHMS Recycling Team!
BHMS Recycling Team will be collecting Plastic Film from
Thursday, March 19th to Thursday, April 16th
What is Plastic Film?: Any type of stretchy plastic that should not be thrown in your recycling bin
Plastic Grocery bags
Produce Bags
Bread Bags
Plastic overwrap (wrap around napkins, paper towels, toilet paper)
Bubble Wrap
Shrink Wrap
Help us win this CHARM contest and save our environment by bringing your stretchy plastic to school!
Spring is just around the corner, and we are getting ready to grow! We are excited to announce that we will soon be starting seedlings for our school garden using the seed snail method. To make this project a success (and to keep it eco-friendly), we are asking for donations of specific recyclable materials that you might otherwise throw away. We are currently collecting: Plastic Foam Wrap: The thin white foam sheets often found wrapping new electronics or dishes. Bubble Wrap: Any size or bubble type. Woven Feed Bags: Empty dog food or chicken feed bags. Note: Please ensure all items, especially pet food bags, are wiped clean and dry before donating to prevent attracting pests.
Drop-off Instructions: If you have any of these items, please drop them off at the Main Office. Please label the bag or stack for Krysta Johnson. Thank you for helping us turn your recyclables into a living classroom for our students!
THE PBIS BARK STORE NEEDS YOU!
The PBIS B.A.R.K. Store celebrates students who demonstrate Best Effort, Accountability, Respectfulness and Kindness. The students who receive these points need your help. Donations are needed for the store, and volunteers are needed on Fridays during student lunch periods (which run from 11 am to 2 pm) to help distribute items.
Do you have an hour to spare? Sign up here to volunteer.
Are you able to donate store supplies? See our wishlist here.
BHMS STAFF APPRECIATION: SECOND SEMESTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A few slots remain for donating items to the teacher/staff snack cart and lounge, as well as operating the cart on snack cart days, and helping with the end-of-year staff luncheon. Please take a moment to review the available slots in our sign-up link.
NOTE: We will host a separate series of events for staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 through May 8. A sign-up will be spent specifically for that major event.
Beacon Hill Middle School car magnets are a great way to show school spirit and support the PTA! They are available for $5 each through this payment link. (Please include your student’s name in the comment section.) Magnets can be picked up at the front office for pickup by you or your child.
