Reminder:
🚗BMS Morning Carline Update🚗
To help manage the high volume of traffic in the morning carline, student drop-off will begin at 7:10 AM starting TOMORROW!
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep carline safe and efficient for all!💜🐯
🌟Say hello to Tiger Talks — a new monthly series from your BMS Counselors!🐯✨
Each month, we’ll dig into important topics relevant to middle schoolers — things that impact their growth, resilience, and success.
September's focus ➡️ Sleep Matters!🛌💤
Did you know the average teen sleeps only 7.4 hours a night — but needs 9–10 hours to truly thrive?
✅ More sleep = sharper focus, stronger memory, healthier emotions, and better self-control
✅ Less impulsivity + stronger immunity
✅ Faster reflexes + stronger bones and muscles
✨Parent Quick Tips:
1. Aim for a consistent bedtime with at least 9 hours of sleep.
2. Limit caffeine and screen use in the hours before bed.
3. Keep phones and devices out of the bedroom overnight.
Bottom line: Sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Well-rested Tigers are sharper, stronger, and better equipped to handle challenges at school and in life.
Let’s build resilient Tigers, together!🐾
✨🐯 Meet the Tigers Monday! 🐯✨
This week we’re spotlighting Mrs. Tamra Hamm, our Instructional Coach at BMS!
💜Her role: Instructional Coach – she’s here to support teachers so that students get the very best learning experience possible.
🤝How she helps: You might find her co-teaching a lesson and modeling a new strategy, helping teachers dive into student data to see where kids need extra support, or leading professional learning communities where teachers share ideas and learn from each other.
🎯Her focus: Every action she takes points back to one goal → student success. By helping teachers grow in confidence and effectiveness, she ensures every student gets a stronger education.
💬 “The success of your student is what drives everything I do.”
💜Her wish for families to know: Her role isn’t about judging or evaluating teachers—it’s about encouraging and supporting them, just like students are supported as they grow.
💬 “Think of me as a resource to help teachers find new strategies, try out different lesson plans, or get fresh ideas for engaging students.”
📚Experience she brings: With 12 years of teaching middle school, she knows the classroom inside and out.
💜Her favorite part of BMS: Working with a team she describes in one word → Resilient. The challenges in education are real, but our staff adapt, support one another, and they never lose sight of our purpose: helping our students achieve the highest levels of learning.
💬 “It’s incredibly inspiring to see them share ideas, problem-solve together, and celebrate each other’s victories.”
✨ Fun Facts ✨
🧋 Go-to Sonic drink: Sweet Tea
🎶 Team Theme Song: Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake
🌞 Morning Hype Song: Happy by Pharrell Williams
We’re so proud to have Mrs. Hamm on our team and grateful for the passion, energy, and heart she pours into BMS every single day!💜
This week we’re spotlighting Mrs. Tamra Hamm, our Instructional Coach at BMS!
💜Her role: Instructional Coach – she’s here to support teachers so that students get the very best learning experience possible.
🤝How she helps: You might find her co-teaching a lesson and modeling a new strategy, helping teachers dive into student data to see where kids need extra support, or leading professional learning communities where teachers share ideas and learn from each other.
🎯Her focus: Every action she takes points back to one goal → student success. By helping teachers grow in confidence and effectiveness, she ensures every student gets a stronger education.
💬 “The success of your student is what drives everything I do.”
💜Her wish for families to know: Her role isn’t about judging or evaluating teachers—it’s about encouraging and supporting them, just like students are supported as they grow.
💬 “Think of me as a resource to help teachers find new strategies, try out different lesson plans, or get fresh ideas for engaging students.”
📚Experience she brings: With 12 years of teaching middle school, she knows the classroom inside and out.
💜Her favorite part of BMS: Working with a team she describes in one word → Resilient. The challenges in education are real, but our staff adapt, support one another, and they never lose sight of our purpose: helping our students achieve the highest levels of learning.
💬 “It’s incredibly inspiring to see them share ideas, problem-solve together, and celebrate each other’s victories.”
✨ Fun Facts ✨
🧋 Go-to Sonic drink: Sweet Tea
🎶 Team Theme Song: Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake
🌞 Morning Hype Song: Happy by Pharrell Williams
We’re so proud to have Mrs. Hamm on our team and grateful for the passion, energy, and heart she pours into BMS every single day!💜
🏃♂️🐅BMS Cross Country Shows Out in Texas!🐅🏃♀️
Our Benton Middle Cross Country athletes stampeded through Ft. Worth this weekend and brought home some amazing times and personal bests!
⭐8th Grade Boys⭐
Grayson Lord – 4th overall with a blazing 9:03 PR!
Jackson Wikstrom – 16th overall with a 9:27
Kason Weiland – New PR, 10:22
Reid Woods – New PR, 10:36
Gavin Kay – Strong finish with an 11:21
⭐8th Grade Girls⭐
Carlee Gambrel – 12:28, flying through the course!
Alayna Benson – Impressive debut with a 13:18
Chloey Shepherd – Solid 13:28 to round out the team
⭐7th Grade Boys⭐
Walker Linn – 13th overall, 9:59 PR
Jackson Moody – 16th overall, 10:08
Bradley Wienk – 20th overall, 10:15
Jackson Lockwood – Finished strong with an 11:25
⭐7th Grade Girls⭐
McKenzie Slane – 4th overall! 11:04 as a 6th grader running UP a division!
Hadley Ware – 12:08 (33rd overall)
Ava Rice – 14:07, pushing to the end with grit 👏
We are so proud of ALL our runners for their hard work, grit, and sportsmanship. Benton XC is on the move—way to represent!💜💛
🏀💜BMS Girls Basketball Tryouts Are Next Week!💜🏀
📅 8th Grade: Sept. 2–3 | 3:00–4:30 PM
📅 7th Grade: Sept. 4–5 | 3:00–4:30 PM
📌IMPORTANT:
Anyone wanting to try out must pick up a waiver from Coach Waxham (C7) or Coach Skinner (CMC) and turn it in by Friday, August 29th!
✨8th graders who make the team will also attend 7th grade tryouts.
🚗Please have your ride ready in the football stadium parking lot promptly at 4:30PM.
📲Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
🍀First BMS 4-H Meeting!🍀
We’re excited to kick off our first 4-H meeting of the year!
📅Wednesday, September 3rd
⏰2:45–3:30 PM
📍Ms. Huber’s Classroom – B15
The $10 membership fee may be turned in at the meeting.
Come be part of 4-H and all the fun, learning, and leadership opportunities it brings!💜💛
We’re excited to kick off our first 4-H meeting of the year!
📅Wednesday, September 3rd
⏰2:45–3:30 PM
📍Ms. Huber’s Classroom – B15
The $10 membership fee may be turned in at the meeting.
Come be part of 4-H and all the fun, learning, and leadership opportunities it brings!💜💛
🚗BMS Morning Carline Update🚗
To help manage the high volume of traffic in the morning carline, student drop-off will begin at 7:10 AM starting Tuesday, September 2.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep carline safe and efficient for all!💜🐯
To help manage the high volume of traffic in the morning carline, student drop-off will begin at 7:10 AM starting Tuesday, September 2.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep carline safe and efficient for all!💜🐯
🌟Tiger Shoutout!🌟
We are so proud of our students who received Positive Office Referrals for showing what it means to be Ready, Responsible, Respectful, and Safe!🐾💛
Keep leading the way with your amazing PBIS behaviors—your hard work and character shine bright at BMS!🐯💜
We are so proud of our students who received Positive Office Referrals for showing what it means to be Ready, Responsible, Respectful, and Safe!🐾💛
Keep leading the way with your amazing PBIS behaviors—your hard work and character shine bright at BMS!🐯💜
✨A big thank you to the family of Conleigh Jackson for sponsoring the delicious dessert for our August Teacher & Staff Luncheon!✨
We are also so grateful to all of our amazing BMS families who support our PTO—your generosity makes these special meals possible for our teachers and staff!💜🐯
Interested in sponsoring a future luncheon? Click the link below to learn more:
https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/16534/338/False/True
⭐️BMS Military Club Applications Are Now Being Accepted!⭐️
Are you a military-connected student interested in joining our Military Club? Now’s the time!🎉
📅 First Meeting: September 30th
🕖 When: Last Tuesday of each month at 7:15 AM in Room B4
💲 Dues: $25 (includes a club T-shirt!) — dues can be paid online by scanning the QR code on the graphic.
📋 How to Join: Pick up an application from Mrs. O’Neal in the Counselors’ Corner and return it with your dues by September 30th.
❓Questions? Email Mrs. O’Neal at becky.oneal@bossierschools.org
We’d love to have you as part of our Military Club family!💙❤️🤍
Are you a military-connected student interested in joining our Military Club? Now’s the time!🎉
📅 First Meeting: September 30th
🕖 When: Last Tuesday of each month at 7:15 AM in Room B4
💲 Dues: $25 (includes a club T-shirt!) — dues can be paid online by scanning the QR code on the graphic.
📋 How to Join: Pick up an application from Mrs. O’Neal in the Counselors’ Corner and return it with your dues by September 30th.
❓Questions? Email Mrs. O’Neal at becky.oneal@bossierschools.org
We’d love to have you as part of our Military Club family!💙❤️🤍
🏈 Who’s ready for some football and feel-good stories? Watch HERE 👉https://bit.ly/OTRS4E3
We’ve got front-row action from the 72nd Annual Bossier City Lions Club Jamboree, a dazzling new videoboard at Haughton High thanks to Dak Prescott, and a warm welcome to our newest Eagle at Elm Grove Middle!
🎒 Plus, we’re celebrating our newest Kindergarten kiddos and showing how the Power of Presence fuels student success.
📺 Catch it all on On the Record —your official source of information - from Bossier Schools!
We’ve got front-row action from the 72nd Annual Bossier City Lions Club Jamboree, a dazzling new videoboard at Haughton High thanks to Dak Prescott, and a warm welcome to our newest Eagle at Elm Grove Middle!
🎒 Plus, we’re celebrating our newest Kindergarten kiddos and showing how the Power of Presence fuels student success.
📺 Catch it all on On the Record —your official source of information - from Bossier Schools!
🥍🐯Benton Lacrosse – Spring 2025 Season!🐯🥍
Season runs March 15 – May 11 with boys & girls divisions (1st–8th grade).
📌Registrations end April 1st – don’t miss it!
Students from your school will play for Benton Lacrosse, as all Bossier-based schools currently feed into our team. Thank you for helping grow lacrosse in our community and giving kids the chance to be part of one of the fastest-growing sports in America!💜💛
👉 Register now at Bentonlax.com or scan the QR code on the graphic!
Season runs March 15 – May 11 with boys & girls divisions (1st–8th grade).
📌Registrations end April 1st – don’t miss it!
Students from your school will play for Benton Lacrosse, as all Bossier-based schools currently feed into our team. Thank you for helping grow lacrosse in our community and giving kids the chance to be part of one of the fastest-growing sports in America!💜💛
👉 Register now at Bentonlax.com or scan the QR code on the graphic!
🍪💜A sweet surprise for our BMS family! 🍪💜
Huge thank you to Bossier Federal Credit Union for treating our teachers and staff with the most delicious cookie cake today!
Your generosity means so much and keeps our Tiger spirit strong!🐯💜
🎉NJHS shirts are live, Tigers!🎉
Get yours today for just $10 and be ready to rep your Tiger pride!🐯
✨Delivered the week of October 13th.
✨Order by September 28th at midnight!
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic OR order here 👉 https://bentonmiddleschoolnjhs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Get yours today for just $10 and be ready to rep your Tiger pride!🐯
✨Delivered the week of October 13th.
✨Order by September 28th at midnight!
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic OR order here 👉 https://bentonmiddleschoolnjhs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🐯Badge Up, Tigers!🐯
Student IDs are now a part of our daily routine at BMS!
✨ Every student now has their ID—be sure to wear it each day as part of your routine.
✨ Clip it to the front of your shirt or wear it on a lanyard so your name and picture are easy to see.
✨ Need a lanyard? Stop by the front office before school to pick one up!
✨ Lost your badge? Your homeroom teacher can help you get a replacement ($5 or 50 Tiger Tickets).
✨ Don’t forget—wearing your ID daily keeps you in the clear and helps avoid any violations.
Let’s show our Tiger pride and be ready, responsible, respectful, and safe—every single day!💜💛
Student IDs are now a part of our daily routine at BMS!
✨ Every student now has their ID—be sure to wear it each day as part of your routine.
✨ Clip it to the front of your shirt or wear it on a lanyard so your name and picture are easy to see.
✨ Need a lanyard? Stop by the front office before school to pick one up!
✨ Lost your badge? Your homeroom teacher can help you get a replacement ($5 or 50 Tiger Tickets).
✨ Don’t forget—wearing your ID daily keeps you in the clear and helps avoid any violations.
Let’s show our Tiger pride and be ready, responsible, respectful, and safe—every single day!💜💛
🎣BMS - ready to reel in some fun? Join the BMS Fishing Team!
📅 Interest Meeting for 5th-8th grade students & parents: Thursday, September 4th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: BIS Cafeteria
📧 Questions? Email Coach Whitman at jason.whitman@bossierschools.org
🌐 League rules & tournament dates: highschoolfishingleague.com
📅 Interest Meeting for 5th-8th grade students & parents: Thursday, September 4th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: BIS Cafeteria
📧 Questions? Email Coach Whitman at jason.whitman@bossierschools.org
🌐 League rules & tournament dates: highschoolfishingleague.com
🏐💜It’s Game Day, Tigers!💛🐯
Our BMS Volleyball teams are headed to Elm Grove tonight!
👉First serve is at 5:00 PM—Let’s pack the stands and support our Lady Tigers as they fight for the win!🐾
Our BMS Volleyball teams are headed to Elm Grove tonight!
👉First serve is at 5:00 PM—Let’s pack the stands and support our Lady Tigers as they fight for the win!🐾
🎉🐯It’s Meet the Tigers Monday!🐯🎉
Today we’re shining the spotlight on our Administration Team—the heart of leadership at BMS:
✨ Mrs. Umphries, Assistant Principal
✨ Mrs. Sprankle, Assistant Principal
✨ Mr. Almasy, Principal
We asked them a few fun questions, and here’s what they had to say:
👉 What do you love most about working at BMS?
“Spending my days with middle schoolers!” – Mrs. Umphries
👉 What’s one thing you wish more parents or students knew about your team?
“At BMS we are fortunate to have the hardest working and most caring educators I have ever been able to work with. These dedicated professionals want to see kids thrive and be successful while at BMS and in the rest of their lives.” – Mr. Almasy
👉What’s one thing you wish more parents or students knew about your job?
"We have such a great group of students! Middle school is a difficult time for students and parents, but we are blessed with a supportive and engaged community. " - Mrs. Sprankle
We are so grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart this team pours into our students, staff, and school every single day!💜💛
Today we’re shining the spotlight on our Administration Team—the heart of leadership at BMS:
✨ Mrs. Umphries, Assistant Principal
✨ Mrs. Sprankle, Assistant Principal
✨ Mr. Almasy, Principal
We asked them a few fun questions, and here’s what they had to say:
👉 What do you love most about working at BMS?
“Spending my days with middle schoolers!” – Mrs. Umphries
👉 What’s one thing you wish more parents or students knew about your team?
“At BMS we are fortunate to have the hardest working and most caring educators I have ever been able to work with. These dedicated professionals want to see kids thrive and be successful while at BMS and in the rest of their lives.” – Mr. Almasy
👉What’s one thing you wish more parents or students knew about your job?
"We have such a great group of students! Middle school is a difficult time for students and parents, but we are blessed with a supportive and engaged community. " - Mrs. Sprankle
We are so grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart this team pours into our students, staff, and school every single day!💜💛
🐾👟What an incredible start to the BMS Cross Country season!👟🐾
This weekend in Tyler, TX, our BMS Tigers showed up strong at their first meet and both the Boys and Girls teams brought home 3rd place finishes!🎉
👏 Boys Team (3rd out of 20): Grayson Lord, Bennett Moerer, Jackson Wikstrom, Jackson Moody, Bradley Wienk, and Walker Linn scored for the team—while every runner finished strong and represented BMS with pride!
👏 Girls Team (3rd out of 18): McKenzie Slain, Avery DeVita, Addison McWilliams, Eva Salter, Evan Busenbarrick, and Shelly Clark scored for the team—while the rest of the girls finished fast and furious to lock in a great team effort!
Coach Engle shared how proud he was of this team for rolling into Tyler and showing what the Tigers are made of!💛🐯
This weekend in Tyler, TX, our BMS Tigers showed up strong at their first meet and both the Boys and Girls teams brought home 3rd place finishes!🎉
👏 Boys Team (3rd out of 20): Grayson Lord, Bennett Moerer, Jackson Wikstrom, Jackson Moody, Bradley Wienk, and Walker Linn scored for the team—while every runner finished strong and represented BMS with pride!
👏 Girls Team (3rd out of 18): McKenzie Slain, Avery DeVita, Addison McWilliams, Eva Salter, Evan Busenbarrick, and Shelly Clark scored for the team—while the rest of the girls finished fast and furious to lock in a great team effort!
Coach Engle shared how proud he was of this team for rolling into Tyler and showing what the Tigers are made of!💛🐯
🎀Pink Out Night is almost here!🎀
Join us on Sept. 30th as Benton Purple takes on Benton White! We’ll unite for breast cancer awareness and show our full support!💜🤍
Shirts are just $20 and on sale until Sept. 15th — with all proceeds supporting our BMS Tiger Line.💫
Let’s pack the stands with pink and Tiger pride!🩷🐯
👉🏼Order here: https://bms-pinkout25.itemorder.com/
