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Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:45 in the BMS Library
*Dates: October 17, 2022 - April 14, 2023 unless noted otherwise.
This is a great opportunity for students to receive extra support in Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies.
If you have any questions, please contact joe.morelock@knoxschools.org
Saturday School: We are hosting Saturday School on the following dates. Students may be referred for the following reasons.
- a student who is missing multiple assignments for various reasons.
- a student who is failing one or more subjects
- a student who is struggling and needs support redoing assignments
- Students can be referred by administration for discipline
If you have questions/would like your child to attend, email meshon.crateau@knoxschools.org.
Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, March 4, March 25, April 15, April 29, May 13

The BMS Foundation has won a $62,700 matching grant from the Knox County Government for facilities improvements! The focus of this money will be on new seating and other upgrades in the auditorium. Be on the look out for more information as we are now tasked with raising the matching amount. We are thrilled to partner with our amazing parents and community partners to continue to improve the facilities for all our students and community!
High School Information:
Information from KCS High Schools will be posted below as it is received. Parents/Guardians/Students should also check their high school's website for information.
West High School
Morning Drop-Off: Busses and car riders will drop-off at the Middlebrook Pike entrance. Special Education Busses and Special Education Shuttles will continue to drop-off on the Francis Rd. side of the building and enter with staff through locked entrances. If you choose to drop your child off from a parking space at the Middlebrook Pike parking lot instead of using the drop-off line, then please tell your child to use the cross walk when walking to the building.
2022-2023 Mornings at BMS: Students can enter the building beginning at 7:15am from the Middlebrook side. Please do not drop students off at the Francis Rd entrance. The doors will be locked.
7:15-7:30am - Students sit in the cafeteria
7:30-8:25am - Cafeteria open for breakfast - Students wanting breakfast must get it as soon as they enter the building.
7:30-8:00am - 6th Grade Reports to the Auditorium
7th and 8th Grade Report to the Gym
8:00am - Students dismissed to 1st period
8:25am - Any student arriving after 8:25 must be accompanied by a parent into the main office (at the Francis Rd side of the building) to be signed in.
Afternoon Pick-Up: Remains the same as last school year. Busses will pick up on the Francis Rd. side of the building. Bus Riders and Walkers will be released at 3:25pm. Car Riders will be released at 3:30. Students can be picked up in the Middlebrook Parking Lot or alongside the building. I've attached a link to the traffic flow pattern here.
*Please note: Turning left onto Middlebrook from the parking lot is not allowed. If you want to turn left onto Middlebrook, exit to Francis Rd and turn left at the Francis Rd, Middlebrook Pike intersection.
If you need assistance:
8th Grade; Principal - tenisha.marchbanks@knoxschools.org,
8th Grade; Counselor - marianne.lesler@knoxschools.org
7th Grade; Principal - meshon.crateau@knoxschools.org,
7th Grade; Counselor - ruth.neubertdyer@knoxschools.org
6th Grade; Principal - logan.mckinney@knoxschools.org,
6th Grade; Counselor - jimmy.cannington@knoxschools.org
- Academic Release form for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Aspen Family Portal Help
- Aspen Family Portal Login
- Attendance Information
(Early Check-Outs, Late Arrivals, BMS General Attendance Information, and KCS Attendance Policies)
- Bell Schedule
- School Supply Lists
- BMS Car Rider, Bus Rider, Walker Information
- KCS Transportation Information
- Bus Stop Locator
- Daily Bus Report (Refresh periodically for updates)
(Enrollment paperwork must be received in-person. Parents/Legal Guardians must come to BMS if they are enrolling their child. Click the above 'Enrollment Information' link for additional important information.)
- ParentSquare (a new communications platform that replaced SchoolMessenger)
- Calendars:
- School Times
- School Tours
- School Cash OnLine (Making Payments to BMS)
- School Zone Search
- Student Handbook
- KCS Food Service Information:
- About School Nutrition (including meal prices and general information)
- Prepay for Meals Online at K12paymentcenter.com
- To apply for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year, please visit www.lunchapplication.com
- Counselors/Social Worker
- Foundation
- PTA
Free STEM Summer Camp for Rising 5-8th graders at UTK Tickle College of Engineering!
High School and Middle School IT Opportunities!
Click here and here for informational flyers from Pellissippi State Community College.
Link to sign up for the Middle School Saturday Clubs: https://forms.gle/v7XXbArk7fSzrWB6A