Bloomfield Hills Middle School

Bloomfield Hills Middle School is committed to the pursuit of knowledge through inquiry and the development of young people who act as citizens of the world. To this end, BHMS strives to foster the value of cultural differences, commit to continuous growth and learning, establishing a climate of caring and respect for people and their perspectives as well as building broader communication capacities through access to global information. View enrollment options.

BOARD APPROVES RETURN TO HYBRID LEARNING
BHMS STUDENT RETURN DATE IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 19

The BHS Board of Education approved a plan to phase in a return to a hybrid in-person learning plan. Please read the the full details of the plan outlined in this Letter from the Superintendent, which was sent out to all district families. Below is a portion of that letter that applies to BHMS students.

“EHMS, BHMS, WHMS (including elementary students at these schools)

For students who were in-person for first semester, the same AM/PM hybrid model will resume on January 19. For students who selected distance learning for first semester, the same AM/PM schedule will resume on January 19. 

In November, families made a decision for second semester. Therefore, some students will transition from distance learning to in-person hybrid learning; and likewise some students who are currently in distance learning will transition to in-person hybrid learning. These transitions will happen on the first day of second semester, February 1, 2021.

• AM cohort: in-person instruction from 8:15 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday & distance learning in the afternoon.

• PM cohort: distance learning in the morning & in-person instruction from 12:20 to 3:05 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

• Each Wednesday - students will have synchronous and asynchronous distance learning. The school building will also be thoroughly cleaned each Wednesday."

Here are links to the hybrid schedules which will go into effect for BHMS students starting on Tuesday, January 19:

• 5th grade Hybrid Schedule

• 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Hybrid schedule

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HAVING TECHNOLOGY ISSUES?
Please contact BHS Family Tech Support 
at bhstech@bloomfield.org

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If you are enrolling a student in the Bloomfield Hills School District for the first time, please CLICK HERE for a link to the BHS enrollment web page.

TO REPORT ABSENCES FROM REMOTE CLASSES
CALL 248-341-6010.
Please do not use the general office line to report absences.

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OFFICE HOURS FOR PICKING UP OR DROPPING OFF
STUDENT LEARNING RESOURCES OR CHROMEBOOKS

While distance learning continues, the BHMS office will have on-site staff on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pre-arranged pick up or return of learning resources, Chromebooks or Chromebook accessories. Staff will be working remotely on other days and can reached via e-mail.

NOTE ABOUT CHROMEBOOKS: Chromebook pick-up or exchange must be arranged in advance by e-mailing Mrs. Garcia, the BHMS Media Center Para at agarcia@bloomfield.org. The office staff is not able arrange for Chromebooks for students.

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LINKS TO DISTANCE LEARNING SCHEDULES
Students should check Google Classroom each morning for
any deviations to these schedules:

5th Grade Distance Learning Schedule*
*For 5th graders already enrolled in Bloomfield Virtual (BV) School, 
follow standard BV schedule

6th, 7th, 8th Grade Distance Learning Schedule

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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Please see this summary of resources, including contact information for Chromebook repair or exchange, available to all BHMS families during distance learning.

DISTRICT CALENDAR

For general district dates, such as school start and end dates, 1/2 day or no school schedule, or district breaks, open this handy District Calendar at a Glance. Dates specific to BHMS will be posted at the beginning of the school year. 

Nut Allergy

Please remember that nuts of all kinds are restricted at BHMS because of students with severe and life-threatening allergies. This includes nut butters, products containing nuts or nut by-products. The restriction is in effect in the entire building and at all times, including the school day, after school, evenings and weekends. Please keep this restriction in mind not only for individual student lunches and snacks, but also for group treats for a class, for teachers and staff, or items for bake sales.