SC READY and SCPASS...

Attention Parents!

The SC Ready / SC PASS Test will take place on the following dates:

ELA Day 1 (writing) May 10th

ELA Day 2 (reading) May 11th

Math May 15th

Science (for 6th and 8th grades) May 16th

Social Studies (for grade 7th) May 16th

This year students will have access to hard copies of the ELA passages for Day 1 and Day 2 and will submit their answers online using their Chromebooks.  For Math, Science, and Social Studies, students will have test questions presented to them online using their Chromebook and will submit their answers online.

Parents and students can access the online training tools for all four tests using the following site from the SC Department of Education by going to:  wbte.drcdirect.com/SC/portals/sc

Some things to keep in mind to prepare your child for testing:

• Please avoid schedulng appointments for your child on this day.  We cannot guarantee when the test will end, and the tests cannot be suspended to be resumed the next day once a student starts the test.
• Encourage your child to get a good night's sleep.
• Have your child charge his / or her Chromebook the night before each test and bring the charger to school.
• Please have your child report any damage to his / her Chromebook to Mr. Abernathy prior to testing starting.
• Arrive to school on-time. Students who come to school tardy may end up taking their tests in an alternate testing locationor on a make-up testing day.
• Encoourage your child to take his/her time, to read all of the passages and questions carefully, use the scratch paper provided to take notes, write rough drafts, or work out problems, and to do his / her personal best.
• Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast.

Brochures went home with each student with information about these tests with their report cards on April 10th.  

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Webster at dwebster@richland2.org or at 691-6850, ext. 85434.

SC READY and SCPASS...

Attention Parents!

The SC Ready / SC PASS Test will take place on the following dates:

ELA Day 1 (writing) May 10th

ELA Day 2 (reading) May 11th

Math May 15th

Science (for 6th and 8th grades) May 16th

Social Studies (for grade 7th) May 16th

This year students will have access to hard copies of the ELA passages for Day 1 and Day 2 and will submit their answers online using their Chromebooks.  For Math, Science, and Social Studies, students will have test questions presented to them online using their Chromebook and will submit their answers online.

Parents and students can access the online training tools for all four tests using the following site from the SC Department of Education by going to:  wbte.drcdirect.com/SC/portals/sc

Some things to keep in mind to prepare your child for testing:

• Please avoid schedulng appointments for your child on this day.  We cannot guarantee when the test will end, and the tests cannot be suspended to be resumed the next day once a student starts the test.
• Encourage your child to get a good night's sleep.
• Have your child charge his / or her Chromebook the night before each test and bring the charger to school.
• Please have your child report any damage to his / her Chromebook to Mr. Abernathy prior to testing starting.
• Arrive to school on-time. Students who come to school tardy may end up taking their tests in an alternate testing locationor on a make-up testing day.
• Encoourage your child to take his/her time, to read all of the passages and questions carefully, use the scratch paper provided to take notes, write rough drafts, or work out problems, and to do his / her personal best.
• Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast.

Brochures went home with each student with information about these tests with their report cards on April 10th.  

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Webster at dwebster@richland2.org or at 691-6850, ext. 85434.

Get your yearbook before they are gone...

We have a limited quantity of yearbooks left for sale.  We are no longer accepting online orders through parent portal.  

Students may purchase a yearbook in the library for $45. We accept cash or check (made out to BMS).  

Please contact Mrs. Swetnam (lswetnam@richland2.org) if you want to check if you purchased a yearbook already. 

Interim Report Quarter 4...

Please be reminded that our first interim report for the 2017-2018 year was sent home as paper copy.  Parents are reminded that all other interim reports at Blythewood Middle School will be accessible via Parent Portal (paper copies will not be printed).  

The first interim of the 4th Nine Weeks will be available for parent review on Thursday, April 26th.  The 2nd interim will be available Thursday, May 17th.

If you have an Active Parent Portal account you may check your child’s grades each week.  When you log into your account, the grades will automatically appear on the screen.  There is not a “report” tab to click on in Parent Portal.

It is important to monitor your child’s grades through Parent Portal before report cards are issued.  If you note that grades are not being updated regularly please contact the appropriate grade-level administrator, counselor or Mrs. Mazyck. 

Rising 6th Graders ~ Jump Start Information...

Jump Start Form

Spring Football Conditioning...

Athletic Packet

Final Exams...

Tuesday, May 22:

ELA

         Wednesday, May 23:        

Science

Thursday, May 24:

End of Course Algebra Test

Math 

Algebra Readiness

Friday, May 25:

Foreign Language Part I

Tuesday, May 29:

Foreign Language Part II

Wednesday, May 30:

Social Studies

Thursday, May 31:

Make-Up Exams

Middle School Summer School...

Comprehensive Health Information...

During the week of May 21st, all students will attend Comprehensive Health through their science class. Your BMS student is bringing home an opt out letter for Comprehensive Health today. Please fill out the form and have your student return it to your science teacher by May 11th ONLY if you do not want your student to participate in the program. An optional parent meeting will be held on May 3rd starting at 5:30 in the media center for all parents who have questions about the Comprehensive Health program. Parents may also view the videos during the school day beginning May 7th. 

6th Grade Opt Out Health Form 

7th Grade Opt Out Health Form

8th Grade Opt Out Health Form

Ace Mentor Program...

SC READY and SCPASS...

Attention Parents!

The SC Ready / SC PASS Test will take place on the following dates:

ELA Day 1 (writing) May 10th

ELA Day 2 (reading) May 11th

Math May 15th

Science (for 6th and 8th grades) May 16th

Social Studies (for grade 7th) May 16th

This year students will have access to hard copies of the ELA passages for Day 1 and Day 2 and will submit their answers online using their Chromebooks.  For Math, Science, and Social Studies, students will have test questions presented to them online using their Chromebook and will submit their answers online.

Parents and students can access the online training tools for all four tests using the following site from the SC Department of Education by going to:  wbte.drcdirect.com/SC/portals/sc

Some things to keep in mind to prepare your child for testing:

• Please avoid schedulng appointments for your child on this day.  We cannot guarantee when the test will end, and the tests cannot be suspended to be resumed the next day once a student starts the test.
• Encourage your child to get a good night's sleep.
• Have your child charge his / or her Chromebook the night before each test and bring the charger to school.
• Please have your child report any damage to his / her Chromebook to Mr. Abernathy prior to testing starting.
• Arrive to school on-time. Students who come to school tardy may end up taking their tests in an alternate testing locationor on a make-up testing day.
• Encoourage your child to take his/her time, to read all of the passages and questions carefully, use the scratch paper provided to take notes, write rough drafts, or work out problems, and to do his / her personal best.
• Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast.

Brochures went home with each student with information about these tests with their report cards on April 10th.  

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Webster at dwebster@richland2.org or at 691-6850, ext. 85434.

Purple Up Tomorrow! For Military Kids...

Purple Up Day

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community."Purple Up! For Military Kids" will be celebrated at BMS on Friday, April 20. This is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military-Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.

SC READY and SCPASS...

Attention Parents!

The SC Ready / SC PASS Test will take place on the following dates:

ELA Day 1 (writing) May 10th

ELA Day 2 (reading) May 11th

Math May 15th

Science (for 6th and 8th grades) May 16th

Social Studies (for grade 7th) May 16th

This year students will have access to hard copies of the ELA passages for Day 1 and Day 2 and will submit their answers online using their Chromebooks.  For Math, Science, and Social Studies, students will have test questions presented to them online using their Chromebook and will submit their answers online.

Parents and students can access the online training tools for all four tests using the following site from the SC Department of Education by going to:  wbte.drcdirect.com/SC/portals/sc

Some things to keep in mind to prepare your child for testing:

• Please avoid schedulng appointments for your child on this day.  We cannot guarantee when the test will end, and the tests cannot be suspended to be resumed the next day once a student starts the test.
• Encourage your child to get a good night's sleep.
• Have your child charge his / or her Chromebook the night before each test and bring the charger to school.
• Please have your child report any damage to his / her Chromebook to Mr. Abernathy prior to testing starting.
• Arrive to school on-time. Students who come to school tardy may end up taking their tests in an alternate testing locationor on a make-up testing day.
• Encoourage your child to take his/her time, to read all of the passages and questions carefully, use the scratch paper provided to take notes, write rough drafts, or work out problems, and to do his / her personal best.
• Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast.

Brochures went home with each student with information about these tests with their report cards on April 10th.  

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Webster at dwebster@richland2.org or at 691-6850, ext. 85434.

Spring Football Conditioning...

Athletic Packet

BMS Summer Camp...

BMS Summer Camp Registration Form

Comprehensive Health Information...

During the week of May 21st, all students will attend Comprehensive Health through their science class. Your BMS student is bringing home an opt out letter for Comprehensive Health today. Please fill out the form and have your student return it to your science teacher by May 11th ONLY if you do not want your student to participate in the program. An optional parent meeting will be held on May 3rd starting at 5:30 in the media center for all parents who have questions about the Comprehensive Health program. Parents may also view the videos during the school day beginning May 7th. 

6th Grade Opt Out Health Form 

7th Grade Opt Out Health Form

8th Grade Opt Out Health Form

Final Exams...

Tuesday, May 22:

ELA

         Wednesday, May 23:        

Science

Thursday, May 24:

End of Course Algebra Test

Math 

Algebra Readiness

Friday, May 25:

Foreign Language Part I

Tuesday, May 29:

Foreign Language Part II

Wednesday, May 30:

Social Studies

Thursday, May 31:

Make-Up Exams

Westwood High Color Guard Auditions...

Purple Up! For Military Kids...

Purple Up Day

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community."Purple Up! For Military Kids" will be celebrated at BMS on Friday, April 20. This is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military-Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.

8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance...

Rising Freshmen Athletics Nights...

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

Autism Awareness Walk 2018...

Autism Awareness Walk Sign-up

BMS Summer Camp...

BMS Summer Camp Registration Form

Purple Up! For Military Kids...

Purple Up Day

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community."Purple Up! For Military Kids" will be celebrated at BMS on Friday, April 20. This is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military-Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.

Congratulations to the following students for their preparation and hard work....

Congratulations to the following students for their preparation and hard work....  

These students have been selected to participate in the 
2018 Tri-District Arts Consortium":

Alani Hamilton - Dance

James Brady, Vocal & Wind Percussion

Kaitlyn Canty, Vocal & Strings

Alexandria Raileanu, Vocal

Anthony Mitchell, Vocal

Ava Swindler, Theatre

Janet Johnson, Visual Arts

Sarah Speed, Strings

Kristen Gilk, Strings

Cree Campbell, Strings

John Mason, Strings

David Pratt, Strings

Samantha Johnson, Wind Percussion

Edmund Pendleton, Wind Percussion

Kaden Wase,  Wind Percussion

Malik Hearn,  Wind Percussion

Reese Peek,  Wind Percussion

April Harbison,  Wind Percussion

Sidney Powell,  Wind Percussion

Jeslyn Mitchell,  Wind Percussion

Jaime Soto-Del Valle, Wind Percussion
Riley Johnson, 4 year Alum

Spring Football Conditioning...

Athletic Packet

Middle School Summer School...

Sports Physicals...

Attention rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students:

It is once again time to start planning for pre-participation physicals to carry student-athletes through the 2018-2019 school year.  All physicals for the 2018-2019 school year must be dated on or after April 1, 2018 to be considered for the 2018-2019 athletic seasons, which includes cheer, football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer at BMS.  This is true for all high school sports as well.

Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center will be hosting its annual mass pre-participation exam day on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Williams Brice Stadium, 1125 George Rogers Blvd in Columbia, SC.  The assigned time for Blythewood Middle School student athletes is 2:00 p.m.  The cost is only $10.00, which is a considerable savings! Parents will be able to pay online via Parent Portal beginning April 9, 2018. Please pay online or with check by Friday, April 13, 2018. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ratterree via email at rratterree@richland2.org or by phone at 691-6850, ext. 85422.

Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity for our student athletes!

Physical Evaluation Form

Williams Brice Stadium Map

Palmetto Health USC Letter

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

Purple Up! For Military Kids...

Purple Up Day

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community."Purple Up! For Military Kids" will be celebrated at BMS on Friday, April 20. This is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military-Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.

Comprehensive Health Information...

During the week of May 21st, all students will attend Comprehensive Health through their science class. Your BMS student is bringing home an opt out letter for Comprehensive Health today. Please fill out the form and have your student return it to your science teacher by May 11th ONLY if you do not want your student to participate in the program. An optional parent meeting will be held on May 3rd starting at 5:30 in the media center for all parents who have questions about the Comprehensive Health program. Parents may also view the videos during the school day beginning May 7th. 

6th Grade Opt Out Health Form 

7th Grade Opt Out Health Form

8th Grade Opt Out Health Form

Wear Black and Gold Tomorrow...

Show your school spirit and wear Black and Gold tomorrow!

BMS Summer Camp...

BMS Summer Camp Registration Form

Sports Physicals...

Attention rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students:

It is once again time to start planning for pre-participation physicals to carry student-athletes through the 2018-2019 school year.  All physicals for the 2018-2019 school year must be dated on or after April 1, 2018 to be considered for the 2018-2019 athletic seasons, which includes cheer, football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer at BMS.  This is true for all high school sports as well.

Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center will be hosting its annual mass pre-participation exam day on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Williams Brice Stadium, 1125 George Rogers Blvd in Columbia, SC.  The assigned time for Blythewood Middle School student athletes is 2:00 p.m.  The cost is only $10.00, which is a considerable savings! Parents will be able to pay online via Parent Portal beginning April 9, 2018. Please pay online or with check by Friday, April 13, 2018. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ratterree via email at rratterree@richland2.org or by phone at 691-6850, ext. 85422.

Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity for our student athletes!

Physical Evaluation Form

Williams Brice Stadium Map

Palmetto Health USC Letter

Turning Stress into Strength...

Purple Up! For Military Kids...

Purple Up Day

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community."Purple Up! For Military Kids" will be celebrated at BMS on Friday, April 20. This is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military-Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.