Please remember to call the attendance line at 248-341-6010, not the main office phone line, to report attendance-related issues. Calling 248-341-6010 will get you to the automated attendance line where you should leave your information. Please note that you will NOT get a return call confirming that your message was received. 

That attendance line is checked approximately every 15 minutes throughout the school day. Leaving a message on any other line may result in your message not being received on a timely basis, so please be sure to call 248-341-6010 for the any of the following reasons:

1) Report an absence (call by 9 a.m. please).

2) Report a late arrival.

3) Request to pick your student up before the end of the school day (for an appointment, etc.).

4) Request a bus pass for your student to go home with another student.

5) Leave a school-related message that needs to get to your student. An example of that type of message would be a change in your student's ride home.

The State of Michigan is requiring that all 8th graders take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, a paper & pencil assessment more commonly referred to as the PSAT. The state requires that the exam be administered on April 9, which is the Tuesday immediately following Spring Break. It is extremely important for all 8th graders to be in school on April 9. The test administration will begin promptly at 8:15. Advance notice is being shared so families can plan their Spring Break vacations accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact BHMS 8th grade counselor, Mrs. Jaster .

NOTE: There will be a late start of 11:45 a.m. on April 9, for students in grades 5, 6 & 7. See article below for instructions for students in those grades.

Details for 8th graders on April 9

• Report to school in time to BE SEATED IN assigned classroom by 8:15 a.m.
• Buses will pick up 8th-grade students at the regularly-scheduled time.  
• Students should get a good night of sleep before the test and eat a balanced breakfast the morning of April 9.  
• After the test, 8th-grade students will have a scheduled lunch break before classes begin at 11:45 a.m.  Lunch will be available for purchase in the cafeteria (for 8th graders only). 
• For the afternoon, students will follow the B day afternoon class schedule.
• School will be dismissed at the normal time of 3:05 p.m.
• Bus transportation will follow the normal after school schedule for students in all grades.

On Tuesday, April 9, BHMS students in grades 5, 6 and 7 will have a late start, and classes will begin at 11:45 a.m. (8th graders will report to school at the regular time in the morning to take the state-mandated PSAT exam. Please see the article entitled "Important Dates and Information for 8th Grade Families").

Here is how the day will work for BHMS students in grades 5, 6, & 7: 

• All students in grades 5, 6 & 7 should report to school between 11:35 a.m. and 11:40 a.m., and will follow a "B" day afternoon schedule. Classes will start at 11:45 a.m.
   
• For students who utilize bus transportation, the bus will arrive at the bus stop 3.5 hours later than the regularly scheduled morning pick up time. Example: if the student's morning pick up time is usually 7:32 a.m.; on April 9, the adjusted pick up time will be 11:02 a.m.
   
• Lunch will not be served for late-start students, and they will not have a lunch break scheduled. Students in grades 5, 6 & 7 should eat before arriving to school on April 9.

All students will be dismissed at the normal time of 3:05 p.m. and bus transportation will follow the normal afternoon schedule.

See this week's MYP newsletter from Kathy Janelle, with an overview of how adults can encourage open-mindedness in students.

Students who will be missing school for three or more consecutive, preplanned days must complete an EXTENDED LEAVE FORM. The form must be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian, then the students should have all A and B day teachers, including elective teachers, sign the form. The completed, signed form should be turned in to Mrs. Foronato in the BHMS office two weeks prior to the planned absence. Click HERE to download the required form.

This extended leave policy, as well as reference guide of other attendance policies - including what to do if you are going out of town and leaving your student in someone else's care - can be found by clicking HERE.

Bloomfield Youth Assistance and Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition are sponsoring a program on vaping. Parents of students of all ages, as well as students in grade 8 and above, are encouraged to attend. Monday, March, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at BH High School. Learning Community A, rooms 103-104. See additional information and speakers in District News below.

Please plan to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 28, at 6:00 p.m.  for all parents of 8th graders who are going on the Washington, DC, field trip. The meeting will cover expectations on the morning of the trip, during the trip, how to keep in touch throughout the trip, and address your questions. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

With high school on the horizon, the remainder of the year holds many important dates for the BHMS 8th grade families. Here is a summary of some dates and other important information to help you and your student keep track, This summary will be updated regularly on the main page of the BHMS website. Please read through and mark pertinent dates on your calendar.

NEW! Thursday, March 28: Washington DC Field Trip Informational meeting for parents/guardians of students who are going on the trip in April. Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the BHMS cafeteria.

Tuesday, April 9: CRITICAL INFORMATION State-mandated PSAT for all 8th graders!  The State of Michigan is requiring that all 8th graders take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, a paper/pencil assessment more commonly referred to as the PSAT. The state requires that the PSAT be administered on April 9, which is the Tuesday immediately following Spring Break. It is extremely important for all 8th graders to be in school on April 9. The test administration will begin promptly at 8:15. Advance notice is being shared so families can plan their Spring Break vacations accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact BHMS 8th grade counselor, Mrs. Jaster.

NEW! Thursday, June 13: 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at BHMS. Families welcome to attend.

NEW! Thursday, June 13: 8th Grade Party in the evening at an outside location. Time and location to be announced.

8TH GRADERS INTERESTED IN BH HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Please check District News below or click this link for BH High School Athletic News for Incoming 9th Graders, which includes athletic information, including meetings and try-outs, for current 8th graders heading to BHMS. The high school webmaster updates this item as new information becomes available.

The 7th grade Choir concert originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, has a date, time and location change. The concert will now be held on MONDAY, MARCH 25 at Bloomfield Hills HIGH SCHOOL starting at 6:30 pm. Students have been working toward a Festival-level performance with two pieces of music, and learning how to sight read two-part music. The BHMS and WHMS 7th grade choirs will combine together on the high school stage to present their Festival music, and sight read with a clinician/adjudicator from the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA). The High School Choirs and the 8th grade choirs will also be presenting music at this concert. Please email Mrs. Pierre if you have questions.

Plans for BHMS Spirit Week, which will take place March 25 through March 29, are in the works. To help you and your student plan ahead, here are the different clothing themes for each day.

Monday, March 25 - Pajama Day

Tuesday, March 26 - Colors for a Cause Ribbons / Purple Day

Wednesday, March 27 - Character/Celebrity Day. Dress as favorite non-violent movie, TV or video game character or celebrity

Thursday, March 28 - Dress as a younger version of oneself (at least 3 years younger)

Friday, March 29 - Class color day. 5th = Green; 6th = Yellow; 7th = Blue; 8th = Red. Students may wear any clothing representing the class color on Friday. Those who wish can also order and pay for BHMS class color shirts directly online until through 11:59 p.m. tonight (Friday, March 15) at this link: https://bhmsmetoweclub.weebly.com/2019-spirit-t-shirts.html. Shirts will be delivered to students at school by March 25. Be sure to order the correct color for your student's grade. A portion of the sales will go toward Breast Cancer, Alzheimer's and Epilepsy support.