BWMS Family Update

It is great to see our kids show such excitement and enthusiasm for the greater Big Walnut Community and take ownership of our School during Spirit Week. So many smiles and Eagle Pride this week and especially preparing for our Homecoming Pep Rally. Special Thanks to Ms. Hayhurst, Student Council, and the HS Student Leaders for their work making this week special. It is great to be a Big Walnut Golden Eagle!

Also, take a look at this video from last nights MS football game and watch Matthew run for that touchdown. Thank you to Worthington Kilbourne & Worthingway MS for helping create a moment full of sportsmanship and joy. Well Done Matthew!

Have a great Homecoming weekend and Go Eagles!

Sincerely,

Mr. Josh Frame

• Our second night of Conferences is Thursday 10/2/25. The first part of the evening is designated for virtual meetings while the second half will be in person. See the sign up below.
• BWMS will host a Stomp Out Bullying Week beginning on Monday 10/6/25 organized by our student council and SOAR committee. We look forward to our first SOAR celebration - Stomp Out Bullying Day on Friday 10/10/25.

• Big Walnut Middle School is excited to celebrate Start with Hello Week during the week of October 6. Every year, thousands of schools participate in Start with Hello Week, which is a week dedicated to making social connections and creating a sense of belonging in schools. During this week, your student will have the opportunity to engage in activities that help them meet new people and build community. This week also meets requirements for House Bill 123 and is a state-approved resource. If you have any questions or would like to opt your student out of these activities, please reach out to your student’s grade-level counselor.

• Attention 8th grade families: there will be in informational meeting about our spring Washington DC trip on Thursday 10/9/25 at 5:30 PM in the auditorium. Our trip coordinators, Ms. Ainsworth and Ms. Barr, will share preliminary details about this annual trip.

• The next BWMS PTO meeting is Tuesday 10/14/25 at 7PM.

• The last day of the first quarter is Thursday 10/16/25. Please be sure to check your student's grades and review a plan to finish the quarter strong. Grades will be posted online in PowerSchool on 10/24/25.

• There is no school on Friday 10/17/25 in lieu of conferences.

Other School Details

• Reminder to parents using our carline: Thank you for your work to maintain a safe and efficient car line so all students can arrive at school on time. Please remember to drop off your child on the curb side of the car only. For student safety, DO NOT pass in the car line unless directed by a staff member. As you are entering the car line, remember to slow down.
• Interested in volunteering in Big Walnut Schools this year, please go to the following website and complete the process which requires 3 easy steps - https://www.bwls.net/VolunteerInformation.aspx

• Big Walnut Middle School is excited to celebrate Start with Hello Week during the week of October 6. Every year, thousands of schools participate in Start with Hello Week, which is a week dedicated to making social connections and creating a sense of belonging in schools. During this week, your student will have the opportunity to engage in activities that help them meet new people and build community. This week also meets requirements for House Bill 123 and is a state-approved resource. If you have any questions or would like to opt your student out of these activities, please reach out to your student’s grade-level counselor.
• 8th grade students will have the required suicide awareness and prevention programming from House BIll 123 during one standard class period on Thursday, October 9. Additional information to include the opt out form was emailed to 8th grade families this week. Please check with your student’s school counselor or principal Josh Frame if you have any questions.

BWMS Conference Sign Up can be found Here.

We look forward to speaking with you. Please find the corresponding BWMS teachers by team with the conference times available. You may choose to sign up to meet with the team of teachers or any of the related arts teachers depending on your needs, just make sure to include everyone you desire when you sign up. Please note, if you cannot find a time slot that meets your needs, we will have the second round of conferences available for sign up soon. Please contact the office for support.

*Please note we have designated 3:00 PM-5:00 PM conferences on Thursday 10/2/25 to be virtual and 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM conferences to be held in person. We thank you for partnering with us to Inspire and Guide your student in 2025-26.

Our team is finalizing the details of our Washington D.C. trip in May for our 8th grade students. There will be an informative meeting on October 9th at 5:30 in the BWMS auditorium. We are looking forward to sharing the itinerary, cost, and other details at this meeting. Also, the Big Walnut Middle School website will be updated with information as it becomes available.

October is Bullying Prevention Month at BWMS. During this month, our school will have focused Advisory lessons each Monday that target this initiative to support the positive environment at our school. We will focus on Kindness and Positive Words as we build for a whole-school celebration to Stomp Out Bullying on 10/10/25. With the Stomp Out Bullying Day, students will have a number of fun indoor and outdoor activities (DJ, Inflatables, etc.) to connect with each other and our staff in positive ways. Thank you PTO for their support as well. This day is planned with our Student Council and SOAR committee and a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of our students during the 1st quarter.

Have you registered for the Big Nut Strut 5k?

This fun, family-friendly event helps raise money for all 8 Big Walnut Schools! This was one of the biggest fundraisers in 2024, and we need your help. The more participants from our school, the more money our school gets!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Sunbury/BigNutStrut

**Sign up by September 17th to be guaranteed a shirt!

**Not a runner?!? Sign up for the Virtual race, and still get the awesome race shirt!

Big Walnut Middle School is organizing exciting extended day trips for our 6th grade students. Camp Nuhop staff will be leading the days, in conjunction with BWMS teachers, at Camp Nuhop facilities during your student’s scheduled dates. This trip will allow your student to experience outdoor education tailored to supplement the sixth-grade content standards. Activities will address the core subject areas and related arts areas. Over the two days, students will participate in a variety of outdoor activities to enhance their learning.

Click Here for the Full Details

All 7th grade students are required to have an updated Tdap and meningitis vaccine. We would ask that parents provide written proof of immunization or a letter of objection to the school within the first two weeks of school. Please contact our School Nurse at MeganTruax@bwls.net or the office with any questions.

Reminder that all athletes should have their final forms complete and a current OHSAA Evaluation Exam Form uploaded to Final Forms directly or emailed to Mrs. Kreager stephaniekreager@bwls.net. All physicals must be received prior to the first tryout date or first practice of the season.

All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net and on Schoology.

Coaching Series (2025-26)

- Episode 1 - Mr. Kyle Baker - Boys Golf (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 2 - Mrs. Jen White - Cross Country (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 3 - Mr. Adam McCardle - 7th Football (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 4 - Mr. Jacob Houston - 8th Football (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 5 - Ms. Kim White - Girls Tennis (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 6 - Ms. Victoria Keller - Girls Golf (Video File, Audio File)

- Episode 7 - Ms. Cassie Bowmar & Mr. Tim Kafka - Girls Volleyball (Video File, Audio File)

The SOARing Staff Award and used to recognize a Big Walnut Middle School Staff Member who goes above and beyond to support the mission of BWLS to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential. If you would love to recognize a staff member, please submit their name and reason on the following form... HERE.

Students and families interested in learning more about the future of Healthcare and Life Sciences are invited to attend the next installment of the Delaware Area Career Center's "Future of Work" series, held Thursday, September 25 from 6-7 p.m. at DACC. This free, community event will begin with a look at regional workforce trends and end with a panel discussion featuring local employers representing the Healthcare and Life Sciences industries. It will offer parents a comprehensive look at what's next in these respective career fields, featuring fresh data and insights from local industry leaders. If you're a family with an eye toward the future and are thinking about ‘future ready skills’ for your student, this is a can't-miss event. Register here and See the full agenda here. If you can’t make the in-person event, join us for one of our virtual events. Learn more here.

September

26 Homecoming

29 Art Contest for Yearbook begins

October

2 Conferences, 3:00-7:00

6-10 STOMP out Bullying Week

10 What I Need (WIN) Day

10 SC spirit - Stomp Out Bullying Day

12 Yearbook Art contest ends

14 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

16 End of 1st quarter

17 No School Conf Comp Day

21 Quarterly Grade-Level Meeting

24 Report Cards Posted 8am

24 SOAR Cart

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Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 555 S Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Twitter: @Josh_Frame