
Falcons First
Blair Oaks Middle School ~ August 16, 2024
First day of school ~ August 16, 2024 ~ 7:55 a.m.
What to do on the first day of school!
- Drop off - read below
- When the bell rings, go to advisory which is your first hour class.
- If you have lunch money to deposit, bring to the office.
- If you have paperwork filled out, bring to the office.
- Where to go when you get here: (7:30 a.m.)
- Gym - most students will go here
- Library - for a quieter place to start your day
- Cafeteria - breakfast - eat and then go to the gym or library
Welcome to the team!
Check out our new staff!
Nolan Atnip - Paraprofessional
Lora Bruemmer - Cafeteria
Carie Casey - Science
Wilma Fitzpatrick - Paraprofessional
Hunter Herigon - Special Services
Amy Hoffman -Special Services
Rianna Kenkel - Math
Frequent Asked Questions
- Every student has his or her own locker.
- Students can use their locker if they want or they can carry everything around. (Some teachers will have students leave backpacks in a part of the classroom since they are sometimes in the way.)
Pick up and drop off
- Students can only be dropped off in front of the middle school along the curb.
- Please do not drop your student off allowing them to walk in the parking lot.
- Buses are allowed to drop off in the back, not cars. (The car line gets too long.)
Lunch specifics
- Students can bring or buy their lunch.
- Microwaves are available in the lunchroom.
- Students can buy extras in middle school. It is a good idea to set expectations with your child now.
- Students are not allowed to buy anyone else food during lunch.
- If students do not have any money in their account, they may not get extras.
Snack
- Yes, we have a snack time!
- We ask that students bring a reasonably sized snack that does not make a lot of mess.
- This is usually eaten during 3rd hour unless the student has band and then it is during 4th hour.
Home and School Meeting
Who: Any parents who would like to be involved a little bit or a lot!
What: Middle School Home and School meeting
Where: MS library
When: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cross-Country Practice
Notes about cross-country:
- Practices are Monday - Friday
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- There will be no practices on early release days.
- Meet after school in Coach Casey's classroom, room 21
- Items to bring to practice: water bottle, running clothes appropriate for the weather, and running shoes
- Pick up will be in front of the main doors of the middle school.
School Supplies for 2024 - 2025
Middle School Fall Sports
August 19th - 1st Day of Middle School Fall Sports
Volleyball Tryouts/Practice for Blair Oaks Middle School will begin on August 20th. Make sure to have your physicals turned in to the office or with you on the first day of practice. Here is the volleyball classroom code: xnye72c in case you have not already joined. Optional skills workouts will conclude Thursday, August 1st, 5:30-6:30.
Student handbook '24 - '25
If you didn't get to check out the handbook yet, feel free to do so now. The changes from last year are highlighted!
Links that may be helpful!
Blair Oaks Middle School
To empower a community of productive citizens through
positive relationships, collaboration, and innovative learning.
Vision Statement:
We envision soaring to new heights through:
Academic Excellence, Character Development,
Community Involvement, Leadership and Service
Email: maholt@blairoaks.org
Phone: 314-324-5919