Beech Springs Middle School

Today in Mrs. Mitchell’s class, students learned why history matters by looking at scenarios and quotes about the importance of history. 📖

How cool is this?! Mrs. Parson’s AR Robotics students made drive shafts and motors, and began to code in automation. 🧑‍💻👩‍💻🤖

Mrs. Bunney's classes had to "Find My Friends" today! Students completed a name word search without a word bank, so they had to walk around the classroom, introduce themselves, and ask their classmates' names to find each one. It was a fun way to break the ice, build connections, and start creating the classroom community! 🐾

It’s time to bring back our Panther Previews, and here’s what we’ve got this week: Monday: Volleyball tryouts until 6 PM Tuesday: Volleyball tryouts until 6 PM Wednesday: Volleyball Team Parent Meeting @ 5:45 Thursday: Football Team Parent Meeting @ 5:15 Let’s have a great week, Panther Nation! 🐾💜

Marshmallow Tower Challenge in Dr. Knebel’s Class! 🍡🏗️ Students put their teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to the test with the Marshmallow Tower Challenge! Using only marshmallows and toothpicks, they worked together to build the tallest and most stable tower they could. There were plenty of creative ideas, a few tower crashes, lots of laughs, and even more teamwork! 💡🙌 It was a fun hands-on activity that encouraged communication, perseverance, and thinking outside the box. Great job, everyone! 🎉🏗️

Mrs. Cloninger’s students participated in an engineering challenge to recall science terms and practice team work. They had to write terms on a note card and use those note cards to build as tall of a tower as they could. 🐾

Students in Mrs. Crabtree’s classes are working in groups to see who can put together a 100 piece puzzle the fastest, building community and team building! 😊

Mrs. Simpson’s classes completed a scavenger hunt to learn about the classroom/school procedures for the first day of school! 🔍

Starting off the year with big goals and powerful conversations! 🪥✨ After squeezing a full tube of toothpaste onto a plate, Mrs. Thigpen’s students saw how impossible it is to put back- a powerful reminder of how much impact our words carry every single day. Let's make them count! #GoBeGreat

We had an AMAZING first day of school! Thanks for bringing the awesome energy, Panther Nation. 🎉 We’ll see you tomorrow. 🐾💜 #PantherNation

Attention 7th & 8th-grade girls! Volleyball tryouts will be held August 10th and August 11th after school until 6:00 PM. 🏐 You can head straight to our main gym right after dismissal! Before tryouts, you must: • Have a sports physical dated April 1st, 2026, or later. • Complete your Arbiter account. Questions? Email brandy.green@spart5.net.

Our faculty and staff had an excellent day at the District Five Back-to-School Convocation! 🎉 We were inspired by an encouraging keynote from Joe Sanfelippo, learned alongside colleagues from across the district, and were especially proud to have several of our own Panthers leading professional learning sessions for fellow educators. Way to “Go Be Great!” 💜🐾 #D5Together

Beech Springs is up bright and early for a district-wide PD Day. We can’t wait to have a great year! 💜🐾

We are excited for Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 3rd from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Bring your schedule and your smiles, and get ready for a great year! 🏫

This is a reminder that tomorrow is Registration Day! You may view details below: Day: Tuesday, July 28 🗓️ Time: 8 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM 🕔 Location: Beech Springs Middle School 🏫 * Be sure to complete InfoSnap. * Be sure to bring proof of residency. * Students will need to pay the $10 ID fee and the $20 Technology Fee. * 7th-grade students will need to bring proof of a TDAP immunization.

Want to go ahead and pay your school year fees before registration? No problem! Scan the QR codes below to get started. 📱

Technology & ID Fee: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML6G4TDVJP67Q/checkout/QTGB3UK6TX7XHSAQQVERPWEW

Already paid the Technology Fee on Powerschool? You can pay for just the ID here!
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML6G4TDVJP67Q/checkout/MJXURN2WSAZWAZVWD7U7IQNX

Meet our Athletic Director! 🏐📣🏀🏈 Many of you know Mrs. Thigpen as a passionate and supportive teacher, but we are excited to expand her impact as our new Athletic Director! Mrs. Thigpen will continue teaching her classes while also overseeing our Beech Springs athletic programs. We know she will do great in this role and continue to be the amazing leader that she is! 🎉 #PantherNation

School starts in a few weeks, and we wanted to share some important dates!

Tuesday, July 28 from 8 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM 🏫
Registration for all students. Proof of residency must be provided and all rising 7th graders must provide proof of TDAP vaccine.

Monday, August 3 from 2 PM - 6 PM 🧑‍🏫
Open house. Drop in to meet your teachers.

Thursday, August 6 🎉
First day of school. We're excited for this school year!

Panther Nation, here’s the supply list for the 2026-2027 school year! ✏️📓

Rising English 1 Honors students, you have summer reading to work on over the summer break! 📚 Check out your options and requirements below.