Belle-Shivers Middle School

🚨 **Reminder** 🚨 All schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend! 🌟 Classes and regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

🏈 Game Update, Bulldawg Nation! 🏈 Please note that our football game on Friday, August 30, 2024, has been moved from Shannon High to Itawamba Community College. The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m., and Bulldawg fans will be seated on the visitors' side. Make sure to update your plans and join us at Itawamba Community College to cheer on our Bulldawgs! Let’s pack the stands and show our school spirit! 💙🐾

Attention Parents/Guardians and Bulldawg Fans! This is a reminder that today’s BSMS football game in Nettleton is 100% GoFan. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Please be sure to purchase your tickets on the GoFan app before arriving. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the game!

Congratulations to the entire Aberdeen School District on receiving the Pacesetter Award from United Way of Northeast Mississippi. This award recognizes the early completion of the 2023 Employee Campaign. Pictured: Caleb Gann, Campaign Director for United Way of Northeast Mississippi, and Dr. Pastchal-Smith, Superintendent of the Aberdeen School District.

Parents/Guardians, registration has been extended until July 15. If you didn't receive a code to register via ActiveParent, don't hesitate to contact your child's school. Please be mindful that the district will be closed July 4-5, and will open for normal business hours on Monday, July 8th. Have a great week and Go Dawgs!

Parents/Guardians, today is the LAST day to register. If you didn't receive a code to register via ActiveParent, don't hesitate to contact your child's school. Join in the contest as we "Race To Register" and help your child's school win the prize!

📅 District-Wide Open House: August 1st! 🎒 We’re excited to announce our District-Wide Open House on Thursday, August 1st, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.! Join us for an afternoon of connection and preparation as we get ready for the new school year. Here’s what you can look forward to: - Meet Your Child's Teachers: Take this opportunity to introduce yourself and learn about the exciting things planned for the year ahead. - Explore the Schools: Familiarize yourself with your child's learning environment and discover the resources available. - Pick Up Schedules: Get your child's schedule and any other important information to start the year off right. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family! Let’s make this school year the best one yet. See you there!

🎓 Calling All Alumni and Community! Now that our graduates have had time to celebrate and prepare for their next steps, what advice would you give to the Class of 2024 as they head off to college? Share your wisdom and tips on our Facebook page at FB.com/aberdeenschooldistrict

Good Morning, Aberdeen School District Community! 🌞📚 Rise and shine! It’s a beautiful morning, and we’re excited to welcome another wonderful day in our community. Whether you’re enjoying the summer break, participating in our enrichment programs, or gearing up for the next school year, there’s always something to celebrate and look forward to in ASD! Our district is buzzing with activities and preparations: - 🏫 Summer Enrichment Camps: Week three kicks off next Monday, June 24th! It's not too late to join the fun and learning. - 📅 Planning for 2024-2025: Principals, assistant principals, and district leaders are already working hard to make the upcoming school year our best yet! - 📚 Summer Reading: Dive into new adventures through our summer reading programs. Keep those minds active and your imaginations soaring! - 🥪 Summer Meal Program: Don't forget, our summer meal program is in full swing, providing nutritious meals Monday through Friday. Stay connected with us for more updates and opportunities throughout the summer. We hope you have a fantastic day filled with joy, curiosity, and community spirit. Let's make today amazing!

Our administrators are currently at Biloxi's MASSP/MAESA/MSASPA conference. This conference allows them to network with other administrators throughout Mississippi. They also heard two keynote speakers, Andrew Marotta and Mark Ostach. Thank you for all that you do for ASD!! 💙🐾

Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Wilson. She was ONE of only five educators selected in the state of MS to serve on the 2024-25 MAAP-A ELA Content & Bias Review Committee. Mrs. Wilson enjoyed this new experience & is grateful for the privilege to provide feedback on test items for the upcoming school year. #OurASD #AberdeenSDTeam

BSMS Parents: Here are our school supply lists for the upcoming school year!

📢 Attention, Parents and Guardians! 📢 Today marks Day 1 of back to school registration for the 2024-2025 school year! 🎉 We are excited to kick off the process and get ready for another amazing year ahead. 📝 **How to Register:** Please register your child via ActiveParent. If you need any assistance or a code to register, don't hesitate to contact your child's school office. We are here to help! Let's get those registrations in and start preparing for a fantastic school year together. Thank you for being a part of our school community! 💙📚

📚✏️ Attention Aberdeen School District Parents! ✏️📚 As we plan for the upcoming school year, it's time to start preparing for back-to-school registration! Please make sure you have all the required documents ready. This includes: - Proof of residency - Immunization records - Birth certificates - Previous school records (if applicable) Having these documents prepared will help ensure a smooth and efficient registration process. Registration begins June 10-27, 2024. Registration codes will be included with report cards. We're already prepping and looking forward to a fantastic 2024/2025 school year!

Congratulations to the first ever BSMS softball team!

Attention Aberdeen High School Students and Belle Shivers Middle School 8th Graders! Tryouts for our Men's Bulldawg Basketball team are quickly approaching, and we want YOU to be prepared! Here's what you need to know: Time: 3:45 p.m. each day Place: Roy E. Hazzle Gymnasium High School Students: 📍 Pick up your tryout packets from Coach Townsel in the high school gym. 📝 Bring your completed packet and a copy of your physical with you to tryouts. 8th Graders: 📍 Visit the office at Belle Shivers to collect your tryout packets. 🖋️ Have your parents/guardians sign the forms. 📝 Bring your completed packet and a copy of your physical with you to tryouts. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and join our winning team! See you at tryouts!

Shoutout to the ASD Athletic Booster Club for stopping by to recognize BSMS student Joy for making it to the MS State Track Meet!

🏀🏐 Calling all aspiring Ladydawg Basketball and Volleyball players! Tryouts for our Ladydawg Basketball and Volleyball teams are just around the corner! 📆 Join us on May 15th and 16th at the Roy E. Hazzle Gymnasium for your chance to showcase your skills and earn a spot on the team. Please come dressed in athletic attire and ready to give it your all! High school students, pick up your tryout waiver forms from the Aberdeen High School office. 8th graders, you can find your forms in the office of Belle Shivers. Have your parents/guardians sign them and bring them with you on day 1 of tryouts. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of our Ladydawg Basketball and Volleyball teams! 🐾

This week we are heading into our final state tests in Math(all grades) & Science(5th & 8th grade). Mr. Hawkins has been busy working with his 8th graders to give them a final push!

Today, Counselor Dowden is working on individual student plans with the 7th grade. Parents, please ask your child what they learned today from this session.