Mr. Trew selected Top 50 Band Director

Mr. Trew was recently honored as a Top 50 Director Who Makes a Difference for 2012 (Only one director from each state is selected).  The article just came out today in School Band and Orchestra Magazine; see the attached PDF scans to read the article.

This is the third time our music program has been honored by SBO Magazine.  In 2003, we were featured on the cover for our use of music technology.  In 2000, 2006, 2008 and 2009, our district Music Department was selected as a top 100 Communities for Music Education by MENC Magazine.

Great job Mr. Trew!

BMS students encouraged to read and write by local, state, and national figures through video messages

Thank you to all of those who helped make this year's literacy week a huge success!

Liberator wrestling!

BMS wrestlers at work in the COC tourney!

Shane Dublin
BMS Principal
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BMS Band Christmas Concert

BMS Band performs a wonderful concert!

Shane Dublin
BMS Principal
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150 Thanksgiving Meals!

Thank you Freshwater for providing meals for BMS students!

Shane Dublin
BMS Principal
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Thank you BMS parents!

Thank you to all of the BMS parents who visited our school this week for Parents Day!  We appreciate your support and interest in the success of your child at school.  Your involvement in your child's education is one of the most important factors in their success and we are proud to have had so many parents in attendance.  Thank you for your support!

Steak dinner to benefit TAG Space Camp trip

Please reserve December 7th at 7:00 p.m. on your calendars and join the gifted students of BMS for a steak dinner and an evening of fun at Bolivar High School!  This is the year that the BMS 6-8th grade TAG (Talented and Gifted) classes go to Space Camp.  As a group, we are hosting a dinner/auction to help raise funds for this one-in-a-lifetime experience.  Come and have a steak dinner and support this great group of kids.

The talented and gifted (TAG) students at BMS get only one opportunity to go to SPACE CAMP during their time in middle school. We need to raise close to $15,000 to send all the TAG students. With just a little help from you, we can reach our goal.  Dinner tickets are just $12.50 per person for a steak served with 2 sides, a roll, and a drink. 

The dinner will be an emceed event consisting of a full steak dinner with all the fixings, a silent auction, dessert auction and several door prizes. We will mention our corporate sponsors and thank them for their participation multiple times throughout the evening. We will also run a slide presentation showing our TAG students at your location. 

For more information contact the BMS office at 326-3811 or Mrs. Roberts via email at sroberts@bolivarschools.org. 

Veteran's Day Assembly this Friday

The annual BMS Veteran’s Day Assembly will begin at 1pm in the Field House with a reception for all veterans at 12:30pm.  Students will be honoring veterans through song, prose, and artwork.  All community members are invited to attend as we honor our great country and those who served to pave the way for our freedoms.  We hope to see you there!

District Facilities Planning Meeting

Hollis and Miller, the master planning architectural firm of the Bolivar School district, will be at Bolivar Middle School on Wednesday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. Attached is a flyer with more information. Please share it with everyone you know as we are hoping for a great turnout from the community on Wednesday.  

Click here for informational flyer

2013-14 HS Swim Team Info

Swimming is coming to Bolivar High School!  Next school year Bolivar will offer a boy's and girl's high school swim team.  The boys's season is in the fall and the girls's season is the winter.  Currently the Bolivar YMCA is hosting a USA swim club and this club is a great way to get swimmers ready for the first high school swim season.  Fill out the form found at the following link to receive updates and information on the swim club, swim classes and clinics.  Swim Information

 

Student-Led Parent/Teacher Conferences

Fall conferences are quickly approaching!  Conferences will be conducted on October 22nd and October 23rd, from 3:30pm to 7:00pm each night.  If you have not scheduled your student-led parent-teacher conference, please contact Tara Smith at 326-3811.  Parents will receive first quarter report cards and 2012 MAP results during the fall conference.  Our goal is to have 100% of our parents in attendance!  Thanks for supporting your child and our school.

BMS football tops Marshfield

Congrats to BMS 7th and 8th grade football teams as they both topped Marshfield in closely contested games tonight at Liberator Field!

Punctual Party this Wednesday!

September 17, 2012 - Students who have been on time to every class during the first half of first quarter will be treated to a Punctual Party this Wednesday! We have had 316 students qualify for this party – a new record! Students will enjoy an extended lunch period and have the opportunity to purchase pizza and watch a show on the big screen… Students must return their signed invitation to the office by Tuesday in order to get their pizza ordered in time for the reward party.

BMS Parent Poll: Activities

BMS Picture Day schedule

School pictures will take place on two days at BMS this year beginning on Tuesday, September 11, for students in 6th grade, 7Blue, 7Gold, and VIP. All other students -- 7White and 8th graders -- will have their pictures on Thursday, September 13.  Picture Day envelopes were sent home last week, but more are available in the office to be picked up if your student did not bring one home. Stephens Photography, our student portraits vendor, recommends wearing solid colors in darker tones or very simple patterns, with shirts or blouses with sleeves preferred.

September 11 - Tuesday

• All 6th graders

• 7Blue

• 7Gold

• VIP

September 13 - Thursday

• 7White

• All 8th graders

Grandparents Day at BMS

Come join us for cookies and punch and a mini tour of our school!

September 4th --  8th grade

September 6th --  7th grade

September 7th --  6th grade

Arrive at 2:00 pm in the International Plaza by the main office. We will conclude at 2:30 in the International Plaza.

No School Monday - Labor Day

School will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, for Labor Day. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

BMS Open House this Thursday

BMS invites all middle school parents to attend our Fall Open House this Thursday, August 30, from 6-7:30pm. Come in and meet with your child’s new teachers, check out the Book Fair, and enjoy some free cookies and punch. BMS P.R.I.D.E (Parents Recognizing Individuals Dedicated to Education) will also be selling BBQ sandwiches to benefit the PRIDE activities throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there and having a great school year!

7th and 8th grade mixers this week

BMS 7th and 8th grade students get their day to mix and meet students from the other academic teams in their grade this week. Eighth grade students have their mixer on Monday from 3:00pm-4:30pm, while 7th graders meet on Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:30pm. Students will enjoy some fun music and refreshments during this time with tickets being sold for $4 during the grade level lunch period.

Welcome Back!

We are excited to have the students back at school and to jump into another year of learning and activities.  The following is a list of important dates for August and September:

AUGUST

8/8- 8th grade schedule pickup

8/9- 7th grade schedule pickup

8/10- 6th grade schedule pickup

8/16- First day of school!

8/23- 6th grade mixer (3-4:30 pm International Plaza)

8/27- 8th grade mixer (3-4:30 pm International Plaza)

8/29- 7th grade mixer (3-4:30 pm International Plaza)

8/30- Open House (6-7:30 pm)

SEPTEMBER

9/3- Labor Day- No School

9/4- Club Liberator Begins

9/13- School Pictures

9/19- BMS Health Fair (8-12:30)/Pep Assembly (1:10-2:30)

Please feel free to call us in the office at 326-3811 if you have any questions.  We will see you on August 16th!  Be ready to strive for straight A's: Attendance, Attitude, and Achievement!

Mr. Dublin named 2012-13 SW-MASSP Middle Level Principal of the Year!

Congratulations to Mr. Dublin for being named the 2012-13 Southwest Missouri Association of Secondary School Principal's (SW-MASSP) Middle Level Principal of the Year! Mr. Dublin, who has served as the principal at Bolivar Middle School for the past six years, is one of eight finalists for MASSP's Missouri Middle Level Principal of the Year. Missouri's representative will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. and be considered for the MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year award. Congratulations, Mr. Dublin!