FULL DAY OF SCHOOL ON 12/20/18

Bush Middle School will be releasing students at 2:30 on December 20th.

WINTER BREAK FOOD BAG GIVEAWAY

Click on the HEADLINE above for information about a no cost distribution of food bags at various locations and times on December 28th for Tumwater families. There will also be socks, gloves, hats, scarves, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and toothbrushes handed out.

COMMUNITY PREVENTION and WELLNESS INITIATIVE INFORMATION

The Thurston County Public Health Department in partnership with the Tumwater School District and ESD 113 is wanting to hear your views regarding youth substance abuse. Please take this short survey so we can better serve our youth. The survey is confidential and voluntary, you can skip any question or stop any time. Questions? Contact Jennifer Simmons 360-867-2583 or Jennifer.simmons@co.thurston.wa.us PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADLINE ABOVE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVEY.

BOYS BASKETBALL BEGINS 1/2/19

Get cleared NOW for Boys Basketball. Clearance packets can be found in the main office or to the right under QUICK LINKS. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Dilworth at 360-709-7401.

JOIN THE CULTURAL AWARENESS CLUB HERE AT BMS!

The Cultural Awareness club is for those interested in promoting and participating in events that celebrate different cultures, races and ethnic backgrounds. Here is what our students think about the "Cultural Awareness Club" here at BMS: “We have food, we have fun, we have games, and we have more fun! Learn about your culture! Learn about other cultures! This club is a great excuse to eat food in the morning!” The club meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 am in Mrs. Chevy's room. Hope to see you there!!

FOLLOW BMS ON TWITTER

Follow BMS Falcons on Twitter @BMSFalcons.

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

Please click on the Headline above to view Emergency Communications by the Tumwater School District.

STATE ATTENDANCE LAWS

Please click on the Headline above to view the State Attendance Laws.

FRIDAYS are ACT DAYS

All Fridays, during the school year, are an early release of 75 minutes EXCEPT the first and last Fridays of the school year. BMS will dismiss at 1:15pm on ACT DAYS. This does not include scheduled half days or regular early release days. PLEASE CONSULT THE DISTRICT CALENDAR OR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

2018-19 YEARBOOK ORDERING INFORMATION

Now is the time to order your 2018-19 yearbook! You can find all the information about ordering your yearbook and other items under the "QUICK LINKS" tab (located to the right), or click on the HEADLINE above.

HOMEWORK CENTER

Homework Center will be open Mondays and Thursdays after school for all BMS students. Beginning in October, Homework Center is a perfect opportunity for students to take advantage of quiet time AND one-on-one guidance from teachers and high school tutors. Homework Center starts at 2:40pm and ends at 3:40pm in the B-POD.

School Safety Tip Line - (360) 709-7998

Students and other members of the public can anonymously report or share information of a threat or potential threat to student safety. Callers will be able to leave a voice message at (360) 709-7998. Messages are monitored by the administrative office during regular business hours. Please note this is not an emergency response line. If you are reporting an emergency situation, please call 911. When leaving your tip, please leave as much detail as possible so that your concern can be thoroughly investigated. All tips will be considered seriously. An online platform for tips will be added to our webpage soon.

Who WAS George Washington Bush?

George Washington Bush was one of the first settlers in the Washington Territory. He was well known for his generosity and helpfulness to others who struggled to make themselves a home and a life in the rugged Pacific Northwest. He was born in the late 1700's. During his young adult years, he served in the military. In 1844, he joined his friends to make the trek to settle near Puget Sound in the New Market area (present-day Tumwater). After petitioning the government, his family was granted 640 acres on which to settle. The Bush family farm became one of the most productive and valuable in early Washington. The Bushes gained a reputation for their hospitality and charity. Bush, along with Michael Simmons and others, built the first gristmill and sawmill on Puget Sound at Tumwater Falls. Because of his unique significance in the history of the Tumwater area, the Tumwater School District decided to recognize George Washington Bush's accomplishments by gracing this school with his name.