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Thank you to everyone who took time out of their schedules to be with us for Parent Night last week. It was a good evening and, as promised, the presentation we shared with current 6th and 7th grade families can be found here.
Knox County Schools Summer Learning!
Click here for Middle School information.
Who is eligible for this program? Click here for information.
TCAP (State Testing) Information
Please mark April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 on your calendars as our Spring test dates! All tests will happen first thing in the morning until finished.
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, October 17, 2022 - April 14, 2023 from 3:35 - 4:45 *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.
The remaining Saturday School Days are: April 1, April 29, May 13.
Yearbook!
- Parent Meeting, April 4th, 5:00pm
- Tryouts, May 1st - 3rd
- Wednesday, April 12th: 3:45 – 4:15, Parent/Dance Team Interest Meeting (Room 237)
- Tuesday, May 9th: 3:45 – 5:45, Dance Team Clinic (Gym)
- Girls pay $10 to try out
- Must have physical forms filled out (This gives parents about 4 weeks to get that done
- Wednesday, May 10th: 3:45 – 5:45, Dance Team Try-Outs (Gym)
- Friday, May 12: 3:30 – 4:30, Fittings From Varsity (Room 237)
Main Event: Each student has the opportunity to attend an incentive Field Trip to Main Event. The cost of the field trip is $20/student and includes unlimited play at Main Event, an Arcade Card, Pizza and Drinks. Students must be passing all classes and have no behavior resulting in OSS or more than a ½ day of Restorative Learning Center for the 4th quarter which starts March 20th.
- 6th Grade Main Event, Grades and Behavior Incentive Field Trip: May 16
- 7th Grade Main Event, Grades and Behavior Incentive Field Trip: May 10
- 8th Grade Main Event, Grades and Behavior Incentive Field Trip: May 12
8th Grade Commencement and Awards: Friday May 19, 7:00pm at Bearden High School
8th Grade Dance: Last Monday or Tuesday of School. Will update with the date ASAP.

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.
Bearden High School
Fulton High School
Karns High School
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- February 15 - Parent Night
- February 24 - Registration at Bearden Middle
- March 9 - Student visit at KHS
Powell High School
8th Grade Parent Night on Tuesday, March 7th 2023.
West High School
Cheer Tryouts
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 2023-2024 school year.
- Aspen:
- Attendance Information
(Early Check-Outs, Late Arrivals, BMS General Attendance Information, and KCS Attendance Policies)
(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.)
- Food Service Information (Knox County Schools):
- 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
- International Baccalaureate MYP
- Office Hours, Fax Number, Phone Number
- ParentSquare (a new communications platform that replaced SchoolMessenger)
- Calendars:
- School Times (including Half Days and Early Release Days)
- School Tours
- School Cash OnLine (Making Payments to BMS)
- School Zone Search
- Student Handbook
- Technology Information:
- Transportation Information:
- Bearden Middle School:
- Knox County Schools:
- Bus Stop Locator
- Daily Bus Report (Refresh periodically for updates)
- Foundation
- PTA
Knox County Youth Health Board Flyer
Knox County Youth Health Board Brochure
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