Countdown to Milestones
Starting February 9, BCMS notes there are 10 school weeks until Milestones. The school is focusing on keeping testing stress-free while encouraging students to give their best effort and show what they’ve learned. Administrators are meeting one-on-one with students to set academic goals, with a goal of having 100% of students set goals by the end of February.
New check-in/check-out procedures: Checkmate
Banks County School System has a new check-in/check-out system called Checkmate. When checking a student in or out, families should have a driver’s license ready to help verify identity and keep the process safe, secure, and efficient.
Annual Peanut Butter Drive
BCMS is hosting the Interact Club annual peanut butter drive from February 2 through February 20. Students can bring unopened jars of peanut butter to turn in to their homeroom teacher. The class with the most jars will earn a pizza party, and the teacher will receive a gift card.
Upcoming events and athletics
The newsletter includes important dates such as Progress Reports (2/13), Scoliosis Screening (2/17), Kona Ice (2/19), and Winter Break (2/20–2/23), along with several student planning and assessment dates in early March. It also lists upcoming athletic events for baseball, soccer, track, and golf.
Stay connected
Families can follow BCMS on Facebook, visit the BCMS website for news and resources, and download the Banks County School System app to receive immediate updates.