Bartow Middle School

Ensuring rigorous, relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement for all our students

Mission Statement

The staff at Bartow Middle School strives first and foremost to enhance academic excellence and personal growth through a variety of experiences. Our mission is to create an environment in which students will develop skills for life while achieving academic success.

Experiences at BMS will provide students with the chance to develop a set of core values including teamwork, leadership, high ethical standards, and self confidence, while stressing the importance of school and community.

We are committed to providing teachers who will motivate each student to excel in these qualities. Students are expected to reflect the expectations of Bartow Middle School and contribute to the quality of their campus experiences.

Bartow Middle School intends to provide a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to display these qualities at and away from school that will benefit them beyond graduation.

BMS resources/information

Latest News

Alice in Wonderland, Jr opens 5/3

Our students have been hard at work on this play. Click here for a preview - and come to Bartow High School to see the play:

• Thursday 5/3 - 7pm
• Friday 5/4 - 7pm
• Saturday 5/2 - 2pm and 6pm

End of Course Assessments

Follow the links below for information regarding End of Course assessments for Math courses:

• Resources available on the district website - click the "Middle School" link
• Information for parents of students taking Algebra I
• Information for parents of students taking Geometry

The BMS Buzz

• April 2012
• May 2012 - newsletter
• May 2012 - lunch menu

School Shirts on Sale

Effective immediately Bartow Middle School shirts are marked down to $5.00 each - while supplies last. Shirts can be purchased in the front office. Payment can be made by check or cash (in the exact amount of purchase).

Online payment of lunch money

Beginning Monday, January 9th we will begin using myLunchMoney which is a new service to prepay for your student’s school breakfast, lunch and a la carte food items using your credit or debit card. Click the "MyLunchMoney" button on the left of this screen to create/access an account. To create an account you will need your student's 6-digit lunch number, birth date, school, and grade level.

Dates to Remember

• 5/9/12 - Interim reports go home
• 5/14/12 - 5/28/12 - Book Fair in the Media Center
• 5/15/12 - 5th grade parent night - 6pm
• 5/17/18 - FACTS.org parent night - 6pm
• 5/18/12 - 8th grade dance - 6-8pm
• 5/22/12 - End of Year Awards Program - BHS Auditorium
  • 6th grade - 6pm
  • 7th grade - 7pm
  • 8th grade - 8pm
• 5/28/12 - No school
• 5/29/12 - Spring Piano Recital - BHS Auditorium - 7pm
• 6/1/12 - Spring Chorus Concert - BHS auditorium
• 6/7/12 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Student Cell Phone Policy

Students are not permitted to use cell phones in class for ANY reason. If cell phone use is necessary, the student must get a pass from their teacher and go to the front office to use their phone. Effective IMMEDIATELY - failing to follow this policy will be dealt with as follows:

• 1st time - Teacher calls home
• 2nd time - Written detention & Teacher calls home
• 3rd time - Saturday Work Detail (SWD)
• 4th time - 1 day Out of School Suspension (OSS)
• 5th time - 2 days OSS
• 6th time - 3 days OSS
• 7th time - Referral to BDOC (alternative school) for continued insubordination

Stellar STINGers

Throughout the year we will be recognizing our Stellar STINGers by allowing them to participate in special events at school. For each grading period, Stellar STINGers are students who:

• Excused Absence no more than 5 dates
• Unexcused Absence no more than 3 dates
• Make only As, Bs, and Cs on their report card
• No Saturday Work Detail or Out of School Suspensions

Stellar STINGer Events - you must be a Stellar STINGer to participate

• 11/4/11 - Frisbee Football
• 12/16/11 - Seasonal Sock and Holiday Hat Day
• 2/3/12 - Stickball
• 3/9/12 - Wacky-Tacky Day
• 4/13/12 - BMS Brain Bowl
• 5/11/12 - Interim incentive - to be announced
• 6/1/12 - Field Day

Polk County District Resources/Information

• 2011-2012 School Calendar
• 2012-2013 School Calendar
• Parent Forms and Documents
• Documentos en Español & Kreyòl Ayisyen
• Volunteering
• PCSB Nondiscrimination Statement

Bullying

The American Medical Association has determined that bullying is a public-health issue with short and long term consequences for everyone involved. Click here to access the district website for the most current information, resources, and reporting procedures.

Money Collected/Items Sold at School

Effectively immediately all purchases/payments at Bartow Middle School must be made by check or paid in cash using exact change. This applies to all monies collected at the school from students or adults – including (but not limited to): T-shirt sales, library fines, field trip fees, club dues, and fund raiser payments. Money orders MAY be accepted for some field trips - at the discretion of the field trip sponsor.
District policy forbids us from making change for any reason. We are also unable to accept any bills larger than $20.

Local Business Partners

Bartow Middle School would like to thank our local business partners. Please support these area businesses which have supported our school.

PBS Partners

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