Beech Springs Middle School

Interested in trying out for the Panther Cheer Squad? We will be holding Open Gym this week! 🎉

🗓️ Dates: April 21st and April 22nd
⏱️ Time: After school until 5:00 P.M.
📍 Pick-up Location: BSMS Bus Loop

⚠️ Important: A current physical is required to participate. You may bring a hard copy of your physical with you to Open Gym on Tuesday. Questions? E-mail: Bakita.Knebel@spart5.net

We can't wait to see you there! 🐾

Let’s hear it for our very own Jacoby and Jaxson, along with their siblings, for earning 1st place in the D5 Student Talent Show! 🎤🏆 They are no strangers to performing, and they absolutely brought the energy. We are SO proud of you all and the hard work you continue to put in! 💜 Way to represent! 🎉 Congratulations to everyone who participated! #GoBeGreat

Here’s our week at a glance! 🐾 💜 A few highlights: 6th grade’s field trip, iReady Incentive Day, and interim reports go home!

Congratulations to our Dance students on a wonderful performance this evening! 🩰 This show was a reflection of all of the hard work, dedication, and preparation they’ve put in this entire semester. A special shoutout to Mrs. Archie for her outstanding leadership in launching our first year of Dance and making it such a success! This is only the beginning. 💜 #GoBeGreat

It was a great day to put the Law of Conservation of Energy to the test—Mrs. Moore’s students brought the science to life! ⚡️ #PantherNation

We hope you’ll join us this Friday for the District Five Dance showcase! 🩰 Mrs. Archie and her students have worked so hard, and we can’t to see what they’ve prepared. 😃 🗓️ Friday, April 17th 🕦 6 P.M. 📍D5 Fine Arts Center

We hope everyone had a fun and restful break! This week includes some field trips, AVID Signing Day, and the D5 Dance Showcase. 🎉 Let’s finish this year strong! 💜

It’s National Assistant Principals Week, and we’re excited to celebrate two of the very best! 🎉A big shoutout to Mr. Greene and Dr. Ram for your leadership, dedication, and the many ways you support our students and staff each and every day. Your impact does not go unnoticed-- thank you for all that you do! 💜✨

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It’s National School Librarian Appreciation Day, and we wanted to give a shoutout to our wonderful Librarian, Mrs. Cantrell! 📚 Thank you for helping our students discover new stories, explore their interests, and grow a love of reading every day. 💜 Need ideas for your next read? 📚✨ Mrs. Cantrell recommends The Inheritance Games series—available now in our Media Center! #PantherNation

Panther Nation, we hope you have a safe, fun, and restful Spring Break! 💜

Field Day fun all morning, topped off with an epic student vs. staff basketball showdown! 🏀 Huge thanks to Coach Bailey & Coach Green for Field Day and all the amazing teachers who made the game possible! 💜 And now... Spring Break!

2nd Annual Students vs. Staff Basketball Game = EPIC 🏀💥 Everyone played well with nonstop energy, teamwork, and cheering all game long—congrats to the staff on their win!

Donuts were served to every student and faculty member to wrap up love week! 🍩 Special thank you to His Vineyard for donating the donuts - we appreciate you! 💜

Field Day is tomorrow! ☀️🎉 Don’t forget to bring water, wear sunscreen, and dress for the weather—no white shirts! Get ready for a fun-filled day with friends! 😎

Mrs. Sosa’s 6th graders spent the morning diving into the art of lighting design! Using cardboard boxes and mini glow lights, students experimented with angles and placement to create the perfect stage lighting for a musical theatre scene. Creativity was shining from every corner! 🎭✨

DESA 5th graders earned a trip to our Esports Arena for their iReady Incentive. We can't wait to have these students with us next year!

We couldn’t end the day without celebrating these lovely ladies for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 💜They pour into our students every day while also supporting, uplifting, and helping teachers every step of the way. Your dedication, teamwork, and heart make such an amazing difference. We’re so grateful for all of you!

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Today our school wore black and gave back to our teachers. Leadership Beech students did an amazing spreading cheer throughout our school! 💜 And a special thank you to Belle Claire Boutique for donating the snacks. We appreciate you! 🎉

Twenty-two of our 8th grade students had an incredible opportunity today to see democracy in action at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC! 🇺🇸⚖️ The South Carolina Supreme Court held special sessions on campus, allowing students to observe real oral arguments. After each session, the justices answered questions, giving our students a firsthand look at how decisions are made at the highest level of our state’s judicial system. 🏛️ Students also enjoyed a short campus tour and lunch in the dining hall. We’re so proud of their thoughtful questions and outstanding behavior throughout the day! 👏🎓

To wrap up their Africa unit, 7th grade social studies learned about the cultural significance of animal masks and their role in coming of age tribal traditions. 🇿🇦 They read and answered questions from a non-fiction source and then chose an animal to represent the characteristics they hope to embody and created their own!