Friday, April 30, 2021

Yearbook Ordering Deadline May 1

Each year there are students who are disappointed when yearbooks are not available to purchase at the end of the year. Yearbooks must be ordered in advance. We have been able to extend the ordering deadline one more time. You can order until Saturday, May 1. Don't delay -- do it today!

Order today at

The FINAL deadline for yearbook orders is
MAY 1, 2021

Beverly Public Library Teen Poetry Contest BMS Finalists

Congratulations to 4 Beverly Middle School finalists in the Beverly Public Library's annual Teen Poetry Contest! Please congratulate these students if you know them.

In the middle school division, BMS student Olivia Stanley earned 2nd place with "and all its little things."

BMS's Nico GilbertOlimpia Orr, and Michelle Pichardo Cedillo each earned Honorable Mention!

To find out more about all the winners and hear some of the poems being read, go to the Beverly Public Library's Website

Gr 8 Virtual Panorama Photo

Dear 8th-grade students and families,

Even in this unusual year, we are going to continue the tradition of the 8th-grade panoramic photo! This year, we are asking students to submit their own photo. The due date to submit photos is May 21st.

The photo should be:
  • a .jpg or .jpeg (.HEIC photos will not work!)
  • square in shape
  • close-up, preferably from the shoulders up
  • representative of you!
How to submit:
  1. Click here to access our secure server
  2. Enter Login ID: 416104014
  3. Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload then click on “Select My Images.”
  4. Enter contact information (please use your school email address), including your first and last name.
  5. Click the checkbox indicating that you understand the terms and conditions.
  6. Click “Upload Chosen Images.”
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Vanderslice at kvanderslice@beverlyschools.org

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Sshhhhhh.....this is a secret

For those of you who don’t know, Mrs. Poeske, the beloved nurse at Ayers, is retiring after many years of loving and taking care of children.

The Ayers PTO is putting together a scrapbook for her with cards, letters and any pictures you may want to share. Please share this information with friends, but don’t let on to Mrs. Poeske about this project! 

Items can be sent to Kathy Faulkner Ayers PTO President, 37 Herrick Street. Beverly 01915.

You may also make a donation here - the money raised to will to buy bike racks for Ayers in her honor (she loves to bike ride and you may have seen her biking to Ayers in the nice weather ) and a donation to her favorite charity.

Questions? Please email ayersryalside@gmail.com

Spring Forward Hope Project Event May 2

Spring Forward with the Hope Project on Sunday, May 2 in Salem!

The HOPE Project is to work with low income families and those experiencing homelessness, in need of resources. At the second annual Spring Forward event, they will be providing those in need with free access to:
  • Haircuts
  • Mobile Showers
  • CARE & MEAL Packages
  • Professional and Spring Clothing for all AGES
  • Children Activities
  • Raffles and Food
See this flyer for more information, or contact Andrea Rhodes (arhodes@endicott.edu) or Olivia Landry (oland590@mail.endicott.edu).

Last Call! Order Yearbook by Saturday

Each year there are students who are disappointed when yearbooks are not available to purchase at the end of the year. Yearbooks must be ordered in advance. We have been able to extend the ordering deadline one more time. You can order until Saturday, May 1. Don't delay -- do it today!

Order today at

The FINAL deadline for yearbook orders is
MAY 1, 2021

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

FINAL Call for Yearbook Orders

 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

Grade 8 Drive for Bootstraps

Please read this message from a group of 8th graders partnering with Beverly Bootstraps.

They are hosting a food/clothing/toiletries drive the weeks of April 15 - May 14. The BMS team/neighborhood with the most donations will win a prize!

Monday, April 26, 2021

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. The deadline is June 4.

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

Track Team Virtual Meeting Thursday

Attention all registered BMS track team members: The BMS track & field team is holding a virtual informational meeting at 3:15 this Thursday, April 29. 

To find out more, join the google classroom with code u7y432y or email Coach Arsnow at earsnow@beverlyschools.org with any questions

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!!