Welcome to Brownstown Central Middle School!

Mr. McClure's Weekly Blog
“The Principal’s Post”

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE - Monday, May 23rd

Please BCMS Main Office for reporting symptoms and/or confirmed cases of COVID.

PLEASE NOTE:  This Friday, May 27th, will be the final day for students for the 2021-2022 academic year.

THANK YOU!

To close our final chapter to this year, I would like to end in the same manner I began, by expressing my appreciation.  Thank you for visiting our school’s website, following our activities and events, and showing your unwavering support for the students of our middle school this year.  From the opening day it has been a privilege for us to partner with you and your student(s) in their learning and growing throughout this year.

We wish the Class of 2026 all the best as they leave us for BCHS this fall.  We look forward to welcoming back the Classes of 2027 (grade 8) and 2028 (grade 7), and we look forward to welcoming our newest class to BCMS . . . the Class of 2029 (grade 6)!

THIS WEEK . . . THE WEEK OF MAY 23rd

The final week of school is one that is always filled with nostalgia with what has been accomplished throughout the year. 

As we enter this last, FULL, week, the regular BCMS class schedules give way to other “special” activities and events that are planned.  Those activities of note include the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade awards programs.

The 6/7 awards day program will be in the afternoon of Wednesday, May 25th.  As much as we would like to make this an open event to the public, seating capacity in the gymnasium will not allow for this.

The 8th grade awards day program will be the morning of Friday, May 27th, and will be in the BCHS auditorium.  Start time for the program is 9:30AM, and this program IS open to the general public.  (The BCHS Auditorium doors will be open for guests beginning at 9AM.

We anticipate that the awards program will last approximately 75-90 minutes. 

At the conclusion of the awards program, there will be a time for picture taking for students and parents.  8th grade students will then return to the middle school to enjoy a pizza lunch together as a class.

As indicated, only 8th grade students will be participating in the 8th grade awards program.  However, should younger BCMS siblings of current 8th grade students desire to attend the program, we would encourage their attendance.  We would ask the parents/guardians of these BCMS siblings to sign these students out from BCMS prior to 9AM to leave ample time to arrive at BCHS for the 9:30 awards day program start.

TRIMESTER THREE REPORT CARDS

Student report cards for the third trimester will be sent home with students at the end of the day of the final day of school on Friday.

If available, individual student 2022 ILEARN results will also be sent home with Trimester 3 report cards.

CHROMEBOOKS & SUMMER 2022

This summer, BCCSC students in grades 1-11 will keep their school-issued Chromebooks. 

The following documents explain how learning can continue over the summer, use time and content filters, what to do if a Chromebook is damaged, lost, or stolen, or if a student moves out of the district.

• Summer 2022 Chromebook Information
• Summer 2022 Chromebook Information FAQ

Mr. Will Hubbard
Director of Technology
Brownstown Central Community School Corporation

MAKE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE ONE MORE TIME NEXT WEEK

As this is the final week of school, we wanted to make sure to encourage you to visit our website one last time next week as we will be doing our summer blog posting. 

 Next week, we will include information as to our top student award winners from honor day.  We will also be including some important back-to-school dates and information for the 2022-2023 school year.

2022-2023 ROCK’N READY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Please click here to learn more!  Registration deadline:  Friday, July 1st!

SCHNECK OFFERS HEALTH DISCOVERY PROGRAM

Interested in a career in healthcare?  Attend Schneck Medical Center's Free Health Discovery Program June 21-22 from 10:00 - 3:00. Featuring a variety of speakers and tours, attendees will learn about a variety of healthcare careers including: nursing, pediatrics and medical assisting, dietetics, surgical services, imaging, rehab services, and much more! Go to schneckmed.org/events and filter by Health Career Discovery Program to register. 

SCHNECK FOUNDATION OFFERS SAFE SITTER COURSE

Today’s babysitters need to know more than just the basics about keeping kids safe. Fortunately, Schneck Foundation is offering Safe Sitter at no cost to participants. Safe Sitter provides young adults an up-to-date and well-rounded youth development program with a medical basis taught by specially trained team members from Schneck Medical Center.

For boys and girls entering grades 6 through 8, this one-day class teaches babysitters the life and safety skills they need, and equips them with the tools to handle emergencies when caring for younger children.

Safe Sitter is being offered from 8 am to 4 pm at the following locations:

• Seymour, Schneck Professional Building, Classroom 500: June 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, and 24

Go to https://www.schneckmed.org/events to register. 

JACKSON COUNTY 4-H 2022 SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Jackson County 4-H is hosting several learning experiences this summer, open to youth in various grades.  Click on each of the links below to find more information.

Local Foods/Farm to Table Spark Club: Grades 3-12
Space Spark Club: Grades 3-8
Local Government Spark Club: Grades 6-12
Fun With Nature Day Camp  

Heather VonDielingen
County Extension Director, 4-H Youth Educator
Purdue Extension Jackson County

SALVATION ARMY HIDDEN FALLS CAMP 2022 SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

The Salvation Army has asked that Jackson County United Way share the attached information for Hidden Falls Camp 2022.

Click here for information and possible summer camp scholarships for attendees.

Please direct all questions to Kendall Lambring at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 812-522-8718.

Thank you!

Maci Baurle
Executive Director
Jackson County United Way

Teachers will update Homework Assignments daily by 3:00 pm.

• Week of February 21 - February 25
• Week of February 28 - March 4
• Week of March 7 - March 11
• Week of March 14 - March 18
• Week of March 21 - March 25 (Spring Break)
• Week of March 28 - April 1
• Week of April 4 - April 8
• Week of April 11 - April 15
• Week of April 18 - April 22
• Week of April 25 - April 29
• Week of May 2 - May 6
• Week of May 9 - May 13
• Week of May 16 - May 20
• Week of May 23 - May 27 (Last Week - Special Activities)

• Week of November 8 - November 12
• Week of November 15 - November 19
• Week of November 22 - November 23 (Thanksgiving)
• Week of November 29 - December 3
• Week of December 6 - December 10
• Week of December 13 - December 17
• Week of January 3 - January 7 (no school for students on Monday, January 3)
• Week of January 10 - January 14
• Week of January 17 - January 21
• Week of January 24 - January 28
• Week of January 31 - February 4
• Week of February 7 - February 11
• Week of February 14 - February 18

• Week of August 9 - 13
• Week of August 16 - 20
• Week of August 23 -27
• Week of August 30 - September 3
• Week of September 6 - 10 (Labor Day)
• Week of September 13 - 17
• Week of September 20 - September 24 (Early Dismissal Day on Friday)
• Week of September 27 - October 1
• Week of October 4 - October 8
• Week of October 11 - October 15 (Fall Break)
• Week of October 18 - October 22
• Week of October 25 - October 29
• Week of November 1 - November 5

1. Behave in a manner appropriate for school
2. Show respect for the people and property around you.
3. Be in class every day with a positive attitude
4. Come to class prepared with the appropriate materials
5. Keep a folder, notebook, or binder for each class
6. Update your agenda daily
7. Complete daily assignments
8. Participate in class discussions and activities
9. Ask for extra help when needed.
10. Study outside of school