February 2nd ~ Job Shadow Day...

Blythewood Middle has designated Friday, February 2nd, 2018 as a Job Shadow Day opportunity for our students.

Students may participate by shadowing an adult at a work site, for example a parent's job or a former teacher.  Please note if you wish to job shadow a teacher at a Richland 2 school, you MUST also fill out the *Richland Two Elementary Shadow Request form.  This form will be available starting January 2nd, 2018.

*Absence from school will be excused once ALL the required forms and Job Shadow experience essay are submitted. Instructions are provided in the participation form, link is below.

Paper versions of the BMS Job Shadow Participation form are also available in the Guidance Office.

BMS Sign up for Job Shadow Participation Form

Participation forms are due by January 17th!

​Students who do not participate
in the Job Shadow Day experience 
will attend school and follow their regular 
schedule and activities.

Soccer Conditioning...

7th and 8th grade students (open to boys and girls) interested in soccer conditioning should plan to attend an information meeting, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 2:30 - 4:00.  Students with complete athletic physicals will be eligible to participate in conditioning exercises.  Interested students must be academically eligible from 1st semester.  Please see Mr. Ratterree if you have any questions or contact 

Coach P at deckercc01@yahoo.com.

Happy Winter Break...

Blythewood Middle School wishes everyone a 

Happy Holiday

 and

 Happy New Year! 

Blythewood Middle School classes will resume on January 3, 2018.

See you in 2018!

Junior Scholars – the Scores Are In!

Junior Scholars – the Scores Are In!

Congratulations to our South Carolina Junior Scholars! To become a Junior Scholar, a student must

·         score a 550 or higher on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing Section or a 530 or higher score on the Math section of the PSAT/NMSQT. 

·         Duke TIP participants who were identified and recognized at either the Grand Recognition Ceremony or the State Recognition Ceremony, during their 7^th grade year, automatically qualify to become a 2017-18 SC Junior Scholar.  

BMS Junior Scholars are Braydon Allen, Chad Averette, David Barnett, Caroline Barnes, Camrin Bills, Maxwell Bloom, Jordan A. Brown, Zachary Brown, Jackson Butler, Sophie Carlton, Ellis Chen, Blythe Davis, Payton Davis, Jorge Escobedo, Gregory Gyles, William Gregory, Riley Johnson, Landin Langridge, Abigail Lee, Brandon Marshall, Caroline Nutter, Leigh Reyes, Lauryn Scott, William Sherman, Ava Swindler, Evan Taylor, Genesis Taylor, Lauren Tocci, Noah Valsecchi, Madeline Webster, Isaiah Williams.

High School Registration Dates...

The high schools will be on our campus on the following dates to complete high school registration with our 8th grade students. More information to come for scheduled times.

High School Registration Dates:

April 11 ~ RVHS

May 2 ~ RNE

April 30 ~ SVHS

May 1-3 ~ BHS

April 29 ~ WHS

High School Spring Sports...

Parents and Students:

Students interested in trying out for spring sports at the high schools can visit any Richland Two high school website for more information.

Blythewood High School

Richland Northeast High School

Ridge View High School

Spring Valley High School

Westwood High School

BHS AVID Applications for Rising 9th Graders...

Blythewood High School's 2018-2019 AVID application is now open for rising 9th graders who are zoned for BHS and would like to apply for AVID.  

https://www.richland2.org/BH/Programs/AVID

January 31st is the deadline.

Project CARE: 2018 Town Hall Meeting ~ Student Participation...

The Project CARE Coalition will host a “Richland Two Town Hall Meeting” on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 6:00-7:15 PM at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2). We hope to engage our youth in critical conversations to prevent and reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD). We seek to work collaboratively with you in motivating students in grades 6-8 to attend the Town Hall Meeting. This year’s Town Hall will be informal and conducted in a World Café style. 

We're excited about our students having their voices heard as this will be our first countywide youth-led initiative!

Can we count on you to encourage your students to attend?

Students will:

●        Gain community service hours

●        Receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their portfolios

●        Be recognized during the Closing of the event

We hope your school will be represented during this community event. Thank you for assisting us in keeping our Richland Two communities safe and healthy!

Be on the look out for more information to come in 2018 from our Guidance Department!

February 2nd ~ Job Shadow Day...

Blythewood Middle has designated Friday, February 2nd, 2018 as a Job Shadow Day opportunity for our students.

Students may participate by shadowing an adult at a work site, for example a parent's job or a former teacher.  Please note if you wish to job shadow a teacher at a Richland 2 school, you MUST also fill out the *Richland Two Elementary Shadow Request form.  This form will be available starting January 2nd, 2018.

*Absence from school will be excused once ALL the required forms and Job Shadow experience essay are submitted. Instructions are provided in the participation form, link is below.

Paper versions of the BMS Job Shadow Participation form are also available in the Guidance Office.

BMS Sign up for Job Shadow Participation Form

Participation forms are due by January 17th!

​Students who do not participate
in the Job Shadow Day experience 
will attend school and follow their regular 
schedule and activities.

Dismissal Policy...

What are the procedures for early dismissal/sign out?

If a parent wishes to check out his/her child from school during the day because of a doctor/dentist appointment or other valid reason, the parent is requested to report to the receptionist area in order to properly sign the child out of school.  Calling to have your student waiting is not permitted as Parents/legal guardians must present a valid state or federal issued ID and the individual must also be listed as the parent/legal guardian in our PowerSchool system.

What are the procedures for someone other than a parent/legal guardian to sign a student out for early dismissal?

 Parents/legal guardians that desire to have another individual sign their student out in a non-emergency situation must ensure that a written release is provided to the school each time the individual will be picking up the student.  The written release may be emailed to bm_dismissal@richland2.org. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored and a verbal confirmation is still required, so please make sure that you call the school and notify them of the change.  Parents/Guardians who wish to add someone to their child’s pick up list may do so by stopping by the school with a valid state or federal issued ID and a note to maintain on file giving permission for an individual to pick up their child for the 2017-2018 school year.  This note is void after the 2017-2018 school year.

 At all times ALL persons signing students out for early dismissal must have a proper state or federal issued ID upon arrival.   

What is the early dismissal cut off time?

Please note that 1:59pm is the latest that a student may be signed out for early dismissal.

The Melba McKenzie and LeAnn Crosby Summer Scholarships...

The Melba McKenzie and LeAnn Crosby Summer Scholarships were established by the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education (SCCGE) as a tribute to the spirit and perseverance of former educators who devoted their career to  working with gifted and talented academic and artistic students in our state.

The scholarship is provided for one or more low SES gifted students at the middle school level (current grades 6-8).  The amount of the scholarship, not to exceed $750.00, is designed to cover or partially cover tuition to attend a summer program for academically or artistically gifted students.

Applications, disseminated through the eight regions of the Consortium, are available through teachers of gifted and school counselors.  Each region will screen its applicants and electronically submit the top two applications by March 16, 2018.

To be considered, the student must complete the attached application, an interest survey, and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or principal explaining why the student deserves the scholarship. Both the student and parent are required to sign the application confirming their intent to use the money for the indicated camp.  Scholarship funds are sent from the SCCGE to the camp financial office.  The application will not be considered unless a specific program and date is listed.  Responsibility for selection of a summer program will rest with the parent, student and district.

Students must submit their applications to their school counselors by March 2, 2018.  Then each district submits no more than 2 applications to be considered for the regional scholarships by March 9, 2018.

Application Link

High School Spring Sports...

Parents and Students:

Students interested in trying out for spring sports at the high schools can visit any Richland Two high school website for more information.

Blythewood High School

Richland Northeast High School

Ridge View High School

Spring Valley High School

Westwood High School

BHS AVID Applications for Rising 9th Graders...

Blythewood High School's 2018-2019 AVID application is now open for rising 9th graders who are zoned for BHS and would like to apply for AVID.  

https://www.richland2.org/BH/Programs/AVID

January 31st is the deadline.

'Tis the season to help those that are less fortunate...

'Tis the season to help those that are less fortunate.  Santa will be visiting Windermere and he needs our help in providing non-perishable items to Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB).  As you and your family are out shopping for groceries, please consider bringing the following items to BMS through Wednesday, December 14th:  rice, dry beans, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti, sauce, and/or canned meats.  You can also make a donation by making a check payable to Christian Assistance Bridge.

This is a joint effort with Blythewood Rotary and the Windermere Community.

New Bus APP to Stay in the Know...

Here at the Killian Transportation Department, we are receiving an overwhelming amount of calls from parents stating they are not getting and/or did not know about the messages the Killian Transportation Department is sending out during the morning and afternoon routes when the buses are running behind. To eliminate anymore miscommunication, parents please download the Free App through Blackboard to receive the messages.  
Thank you in advance!

iPhone - App Store- Look for Bb District by Blackboard- Once installed select our District 

Android - Google Play- Look for Bb District by Blackboard- Once installed select our District 

Final Week to get your Wristbands for Roberta...

Wristbands for Roberta:

Final Week to Purchase Wristbands!

 AVID students will be selling them for $1.00 during grade level lunches. They will also be available for purchase in the library.

February 2nd ~ Job Shadow Day...

Blythewood Middle has designated Friday, February 2nd, 2018 as a Job Shadow Day opportunity for our students.

Students may participate by shadowing an adult at a work site, for example a parent's job or a former teacher.  Please note if you wish to job shadow a teacher at a Richland 2 school, you MUST also fill out the *Richland Two Elementary Shadow Request form.  This form will be available starting January 2nd, 2018.

*Absence from school will be excused once ALL the required forms and Job Shadow experience essay are submitted. Instructions are provided in the participation form, link is below.

Paper versions of the BMS Job Shadow Participation form are also available in the Guidance Office.

BMS Sign up for Job Shadow Participation Form

Participation forms are due by January 17th!

​Students who do not participate
in the Job Shadow Day experience 
will attend school and follow their regular 
schedule and activities.

2018-2019 Teacher of the Year...

Congratulations to Mrs. Jill Lee our new Teacher of the Year (TOY)!!! Many thanks to Mrs. Missy Dissinger our reigning Teacher of the year for 2017-2018. Mrs. Lee will assume her post as our new TOY next school year, 2018-2019!

BMS Band Concert...

R2 Film Festival...

R2 Film Festival Blog What is the Film Festival? Each year, Richland Two provides a unique opportunity for students and district staff to share their story through video creation. We are excited to be in our 5th year and know this will be a bigger event this year. Our window of opportunity begins on November 6th, where students can begin finding a school sponsor, complete the interest form and turn in permission slips. Visit our timeline of events page to get the important dates. Click here to see last year's videos... 2017 Film Festival Winners Timeline of Events NOV 6, FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS DEC 15, PERMISSION SLIPS TURNED IN JAN 19 LAST DAY TO SUBMIT VIDEOS MARCH 8 NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET

High School Registration Dates...

The high schools will be on our campus on the following dates to complete high school registration with our 8th grade students. More information to come for scheduled times.

High School Registration Dates:

April 11 ~ RVHS

May 2 ~ RNE

April 30 ~ SVHS

May 1-3 ~ BHS

April 29 ~ WHS

High School Spring Sports...

Parents and Students:

Students interested in trying out for spring sports at the high schools can visit any Richland Two high school website for more information.

Blythewood High School

Richland Northeast High School

Ridge View High School

Spring Valley High School

Westwood High School

BHS AVID Applications for Rising 9th Graders...

Blythewood High School's 2018-2019 AVID application is now open for rising 9th graders who are zoned for BHS and would like to apply for AVID.  

https://www.richland2.org/BH/Programs/AVID

January 31st is the deadline.

Final Week to get your Wristbands for Roberta...

Wristbands for Roberta:

Final Week to Purchase Wristbands!

 AVID students will be selling them for $1.00 during grade level lunches. They will also be available for purchase in the library.

Did you jump start your morning with a healthy breakfast...

Studies show kids who eat breakfast in the morning concentrate better in the classroom and perform better on math, reading and standardized tests. They have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to be tardy, and to maintain a healthy weight.

I know breakfast can seem like a hurdle in the morning. Here are a couple of tips about how to squeeze breakfast into morning routines from www.eatright.org:

• Keep breakfast simple. Get the family going with something as quick as a bowl of whole-grain cereal with a banana or a mini meal of yogurt topped with granola, a sandwich on whole-grain bread or a slice of leftover veggie pizza.
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• Remember protein and carbohydrates.
  A high-octane carbohydrate source energizes the body and brain for a busy day with fiber and nutrients. Think whole-grain cereal (hot or cold), bread, tortillas, muffins, waffles or even leftover rice or pasta. Protein often is the missing link in most morning meals and it’s needed to go strong until lunch. Think a slice of Canadian bacon, an egg, a slice of lean deli meat or low-fat cheese, a container of low-fat yogurt, a scoop of low-fat cottage cheese, a cup of milk or a handful of nuts.
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• Start the day with an extra helping of fruits and vegetables.
  Breakfast is a perfect time to enjoy fruits and vegetables children need for optimal health. Try fresh seasonal fruit alone or in cereal, add frozen fruits to yogurt or toss chopped vegetables into an omelet.

• Pack your breakfast to go.
  If there's no time to eat at home, plan a nutritious option to eat in the car or bus. Busy teens can grab a banana, a bag of trail mix and a carton of milk. Don’t forget to see if your school offers a breakfast program.
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• Help make sure your kids have an appetite.
  Many kids aren't hungry for breakfast because they snack too much at night. Try only offering lighter snacks in the evening and you might be surprised how much hungrier they are in the morning. In addition, try having your children dress first and eat second. Kids are more likely to feel hungry once they have a chance to wake up.
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• Be a good role model.
  Children will mimic their parents' behavior, so make it a habit to sit down and eat a nutritious breakfast with your kids every morning

Resources on healthy nutrition:

Information on healthy eating and to find a dietitian for counselling near you: http://www.eatright.org/

10 ways to switch up your Kid's lunch: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-tips-10-ways-to-switch-up-your-kid%E2%80%99s-lunch/

BMS Band Concert...

Lion King Jr. Auditions...

Blythewood Middle School Drama and Music departments will be holding auditions for The Lion King, Jr. December 5th and 7th after school in the chorus room.  Students may sign up for auditions outside of room # 304 or room #306. Audition sign ups will be closed December 4th.  Auditions will be completed on each day by 3:15 pm.

The Lion King, Jr. will be performed on March 29 in the Blythewood High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.  This will be a ONE NIGHT ONLY event. Ticket information will be sent out as we get closer to the event date.

Lion King Jr. Auditions...

Blythewood Middle School Drama and Music departments will be holding auditions for The Lion King, Jr. December 5th and 7th after school in the chorus room.  Students may sign up for auditions outside of room # 304 or room #306. Audition sign ups will be closed December 4th.  Auditions will be completed on each day by 3:15 pm.

The Lion King, Jr. will be performed on March 29 in the Blythewood High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.  This will be a ONE NIGHT ONLY event. Ticket information will be sent out as we get closer to the event date.

BMS Band Concert...