BMS Newsletter

Hello, Belding families!

Today, I had the opportunity to travel to the state wrestling tournament at Ford Field to cheer on our incredible student-athletes as they competed at the highest level. Four wrestlers qualified for the State Finals, and all of them wrestled at Belding Middle School during their middle school years. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance are truly inspiring, and I couldn’t be prouder of how they represent Belding both on and off the mat. If you see them around school or in the community, be sure to congratulate them on their achievements!

Back at school, we continue to see progress on several minor projects as part of our ongoing bond improvements. These updates are refreshing our building while also enhancing security, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff. Whether it’s updated infrastructure like air handlers, improved security measures around vital gas pipes and electrical boxes, or refreshed spaces like new paint in the gym, these projects are making a positive impact on our school.

Thank you again for supporting the bond and trusting us to make BMS the best place it can be. I consistently hear from new families and returning students that these improvements have made a huge difference in our school!

As a reminder, next Friday is a Half-Day of school for students and BMS will dismiss at 10:25AM. Happy Friday and Go Black Knights!

Sincerely,
Joe Barron, Principal

3/7 - Half Day of school - dismissal at 10:25, End of MP 3

3/7 - 8th grade Field Trip due date for $$$

3/10- No School for Students

3/11 - School Resumes, MP4 Begins

Track season is getting closer! Please make sure you have a physical in time for the first practice. Pick up all paperwork in the MS office. 🙂

IT'S SPRING SIGN-UP TIME!!! January 31- February 22, 2025

We offer programs for players from 3 1/2 years of age to 14 years of age.

Once again, we will have a drop box at Belding BC Pizza. There will be forms and a secured box to drop off filled out forms and payment. The box will be available from February 1 until February 22.

We will have an in-person sign-up day on February 11 from 6:00-7:30pm at BC Pizza. We will have BASC representatives there to answer any questions you may have.

You may also register online with the following link:
https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2372026
Online sign-ups will be from January 31- February 22.

Now for the details:
Fees: $50.00 per player (due at time of registration)
This fee includes a team shirt.

Every player MUST have SHIN GUARDS on every time they step on the field, whether it be for practice or games.

Soccer cleats are encouraged but are not required.

Our season will begin starting March 31and go until June 7.
Practices will start the week of March 31 (weather permitting)
A coach will be in contact with you after March 23

The 1st game will be on April 19.
Last game June 7.
All games and practices are held at Central Riverside Park, Belding.

ALL requests MUST appear on registration form to be considered. NO request will be considered after the form is submitted.
REQUESTS are NOT GUARANTEED.
We do not know what day of the week your player will practice until teams are divided because we allow our volunteer coaches to pick the day that works best for them.

We are a total volunteer run organization. If you would like to volunteer on or off the field, please connect with Lynn Kehoe.

If you have any questions, please send a message on our Facebook page or contact Lynn Kehoe @ 616-794-3615.

🚨 Reminder that registration is now open! Ages 4 years old up to 8th grade! Registration is open for sign ups until February 14th. A $10 late registration fee will be added for registration after that. FINAL REGISTRATION date is February 28th.

https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=899460

The girls’ basketball teams will compete at Northpointe Christian on Monday, followed by BMS hosting Northpointe Christian on Wednesday. Let’s go, Black Knights!

NJHS will be selling donuts and hot chocolate in the Cafeteria on Wednesday mornings. Please feel free to send a few dollars in with your student to warm up! Supplies are limited!

This past week the 8th grade students have been doing various activities that are aimed at helping them learn about themselves and hopefully helping them what careers may be of interest to them in their future. The most important thing is that students become of aware of different career possibilities that are aligned with their interests, their personality, and what they truly enjoy. The goal is that by the time they graduate from high school, students have a direction for their future career. All 8th grade students explored several careers that were a good fit for them. Next week they will also explore different trade schools, colleges, or universities that they could attend that offer programs in their area of interest. Ask your student to show you what they have been working on in a computer program called “Naviance” and will be a program they use through the 12th grade. I was so proud of all our students—they took this very seriously! In a couple of weeks all our 7th grade students will be completing the same activities.

-Mr. Albert

Belding School Board meetings are generally held on the third Monday of every month at the Orchard Hills Building, Belding, MI 48809, starting at 6:30 p.m.

School Board Committee meetings are held on the Tuesday before a scheduled Board Meeting, each month starting at 6:30 p.m.

Public attendance is welcomed and encouraged.

Principal : Joe Barron

Assistant Principal: Ryan Beuschel

Attendance Secretary: MaryJo Boni

Administrative Assistant: Kim Ward

Counselor: Ed Albert

Email: barronj@bas-k12.org
Website: http://bas-k12.org/
Location: 410 Ionia St, Belding, MI, USA
Phone: 616-794-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beldingmiddleschool