Friday, April 16, 2021

Travel Reminder

A reminder: If you are planning to travel during vacation week, please observe the travel advisory issued by the Governor’s office.

Covid Testing at BHS

Surveillance Covid testing is available during vacation week. All BPS students and staff are invited to participate in testing on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at BHS from 11-4.


Weekly testing will continue to be offered Thursdays at BHS and pooled testing for the high school students as an important mitigation strategy. 

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Math Team Meet Today

Math team members:  the final meet will be today (Thursday) at 3:15 after school in Room 436. Students should bring bring a pencil, their iPad and their stuff.  

They will need to be picked up around 5pm at the front of the school. 

Wear Red Tomorrow!

Attention all BMS students! This Friday April 16th our daring principals will be getting their hair dyed RED as a result of the 7th grade winning our Color Wars Competition last month. 

To show support for our brave principals please wear the color RED on Friday to school! Make sure to look for your principal around the building on Friday & compliment them on their new hair-do! Thank you!!

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Grade 8 DI Team Goes Global!

BMS's own 8th grade Destination Imagination team recently earned second place in the state of Massachusetts -- and they have qualified for the second time for to compete in the DI Global competition!

Please congratulate:
  • Julia Chirco
  • Tara MacNeil
  • Josh Sidmore
  • Grace Checksfield
  • Madeline Young

Math Team Final Meet

Math team members:  the final meet will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 3:15 after school in Room 436 (4th floor, 3rd neighborhood).  Please bring a pencil, your iPad and your stuff.  

You will need to arrange to be picked up around 5pm at the front of the school.  See you then.

Summer Reading Preview

Ms. Woznick is finalizing the summer reading list! Students are invited to get a peek at some books that are under consideration. She'd like to get some feedback on students to help her make some final selections.

Students are invited to complete this survey to see book covers and short descriptions and so you can tell her more about what you like!

Last Call to Order Yearbooks

Masks. Elections. Virtual classes. This school year will be talked about forever. The yearbook is truly the most important keepsake from this remarkable time. Our yearbook staff is working hard to put together a historic book that will be looked back upon to remember one of the most unpredictable school years of all time.

Order today at

The FINAL deadline for yearbook orders is
MAY 1, 2021

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Donate Now to "Honor A Teacher"

The Beverly Education Foundation's Annual "Honor a Teacher" Awards are here. If you would like to honor any Beverly educator (teacher, para, specialist, nurse, guidance counselor, administrator, etc.!), donate now! They will receive notice of your donation and the money goes to the Beverly Education Foundation to fund their important work, benefiting students throughout our district.

See this flyer for more information or go to the Beverly Education Foundation website.

Wear Red on Friday!

Attention all BMS students! This Friday April 16th our daring principals will be getting their hair dyed RED as a result of the 7th grade winning our Color Wars Competition last month. 

To show support for our brave principals please wear the color RED on Friday to school! Make sure to look for your principal around the building on Friday & compliment them on their new hair-do! Thank you!!

New Bus Applications Due Tuesday 4/13

There are a few seats available on BMS buses starting on Monday, April 26. Students living 1.9+ miles from BMS and who have not already been riding the bus on the hybrid schedule may apply by Tuesday April 13, 2021 for one of these spots.  When transportation receives your application they will verify your address and email you about whether a seat is available. 

You may contact the transportation department with questions at 978-921-6109.

Middle School Track Registration

Registration is open from April 5th to April 26th for Middle School Outdoor Track Boys/Girls. Please register your student online at https://beverlyhs-ar.rschooltoday.com

When you register, please upload a current physical during the registration process. The User Fee of $105.00 can be paid online at www.beverlyschools.org, "Make A Payment" or mail in a check to Beverly High School, 100 Sohier Road, Attn. Athletic Department (check payable to Beverly Public Schools). 

The Middle School Outdoor Track season will be beginning during the first week of May. Please call the Athletic Department with any questions 978-921-6132 ext. 12139.

Monday, April 12, 2021

BPL Teen Programs Survey

The Beverly Public Library is conducting an anonymous survey of students served by the teen room (in grades 6-8) and would love to hear from your child!

Please encourage them to complete this survey!

Beverly Public Library Teen Programs

The Beverly Public Library's Teen program has a number of virtual events going on in April that BMS students may be interested in. Two are being held next week during school vacation week.

  • Mon 4/12 - Independent Reading Book Club - Greenglass House
  • Tue 4/20 - Stuck at Home Challenges
  • Fri 4/23 - Jackbox TV Games for Teens
  • Mon 4/26 - Deep Dive Book Club - Shadow & Bone
For more information and to register, go to the Teen page on the Beverly Public Library website.

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Apply for BMS School Bus Spot

There are a few seats available on BMS buses starting on Monday, April 26. Students living 1.9+ miles from BMS and who have not already been riding the bus on the hybrid schedule may apply by Tuesday April 13, 2021 for one of these spots. When transportation receives your application they will verify your address and email you about whether a seat is available.

Note that students who have been riding the bus already on their hybrid days are automatically set up to continue riding 5 days a week.

You may contact the transportation department with questions at 978-921-6109.

Prepare for School This Week

Beginning Monday, April 12, all BMS students who attend in-person will be at school 5 days a week until 3, except on Wednesdays when they will be dismissed at 1pm.

Lunches will be very different than in the past. On any given day, about half of students will be eating outside and they will rotate on a regular basis between indoor and outdoor locations. Outdoor areas are partially tented and will provide some protection from rain and sun.  

This week will be cool and overcast with some possible showers on some days.  Dress accordingly for both outdoor dining and scheduled outdoor snack/mask breaks during the school day.

There are also changes to the dropoff and pickup routine. The front entrance is ONLY for students arriving in certain buses and vans or those who are tardy, arriving after 8:45.  All other students must enter through their own neighborhood doors between 8:30-8:45. Those eating breakfast may enter through the cafeteria doors at 8:15.

Please review this letter that went out Thursday to families with lots of details about changes that begin on Monday, April 12. Highlights are below, but please read the memo closely for details!

Covid Testing Available for BMS Students

This information was contained in an email from Superintendent Sue Charochak that you may have received last week. The items that pertain to BMS students are replicated here for your convenience:

Beverly Middle School and Elementary students and staff may participate in Covid-19 testing on Thursdays from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Beverly High School cafeteria. The testing will be administered by Cataldo Ambulance and is voluntary. All BMS and elementary students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All people (staff and students) interested in being tested need to sign up for an appointment by using this link. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21373514&calendarID=5156171

In the coming weeks, the district plans to expand the pooled testing opportunity to the Middle School. More information on that will be forwarded to you when it is finalized. In the meantime, we will continue to offer our PCR surveillance testing as a mitigation strategy for all students.

All testing information is confidential under HIPAA compliance laws. Positive cases are reported to the Beverly Board of Health.

April Vacation Next Week 4/19-23

There is no school, in-person or remote, next week from Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23, as we take our April Vacation week.