Announcements:
6th Grade: Charlotte Power
7th Grade: No entries
8th Grade: no entries
REMINDER: Water only is allowed during school hours! This includes lunch period! No energy drinks, coffee, soda, etc.
Bus Changes:
Bus 54 is permanently Bus 22 (it’s a new bus)
Bus 16 has been merged with other buses, including the following buses: 13, 60, and 53
Buses 12 & 21 are merged onto bus 12
Buses 17 & 21 are merged onto bus 17
Bus 59 is Bus 45 until further notice
Bus 58 is Bus 49 until further notice
Bus 20 is Bus 50 until further notice
Bus 15 is Bus 52 until further notice
Important Dates
December 11 - Freedom Tour informational night 6-7 pm in the BJH Cafe - this is sponsored by the Bath YMCA - Canceled - to be held at a later date
December 16 - 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert 7:00pm in the Coffin Performance Space
December 18 - 7th and 8th Grade Chorus Concert 7:00pm in the Coffin Performance Space
December 22-January 2 - No School
January 5 - Day 4 in the rotation
January 7 - Early Release Day
January 12-14 iReady Reading Testing in Language Arts Classes
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Janury 21 - Region 10 Information Night for 8th Graders and Their Families 6:00 pm at BJHS
January 29-31 and February 6-7 - Matilda Jr. Performance
February 2-4 - iReady Math Testing in Math Classes
Save the Dates:
March 12, 2026 - Lost Valley Outdoor Day - Volunteers Welcome and More Information to Come in February!
June 16 - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony - 7:00pm at Crooker Theater
The winners of the 2025–2026 Yearbook Cover Contest have been selected!
Students placing 3rd, 4th, and 5th will have their designs featured on a special page inside the yearbook.
5th Place: Congratulations to 8th grader Sam Jordan
4th Place: Congratulations to 8th grader Linnea Kam
3rd Place: Congratulations to 6th grader Xia Lu
The 2nd place winner will have their design featured on the back cover of the yearbook. Congratulations to 6th grader Bennett Lemont!
The 1st place winner will have their design featured on the front cover of the yearbook and will receive a free yearbook. Congratulations to 7th grader Claire Junkins!
A big thank you to all 17 students who submitted entries this year—we were impressed by the creativity and effort from everyone!
Here’s today’s book talk:
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Sixth grader Miranda starts finding mysterious notes—each one predicting something that hasn’t happened yet. As she tries to solve the puzzle, she learns about friendship, forgiveness, and how small choices can change everything. When You Reach Me combines mystery, science fiction, and everyday life into one brilliant story. If you liked A Wrinkle in Time, you’ll love this twisty modern classic.
Don’t wait for the future—head to the BJH Library and check out When You Reach Me today!The sign up sheet for stage, prop, and tech crew for Matilda Jr. is now posted outside the chorus room. Please sign up and Mrs. Bosarge and Mrs. Anderson will contact you with more info!
Do you have writing and have a story to tell? If so, The Telling Room and BJHS are offering a 12 week workshop for you to work on a narrative writing piece of your choice! This is an opportunity for you to learn from writers, have dedicated time to write, get feedback, and be inspired …… AND published! To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to submit an original piece of writing to Ms. Kinney by December 17. Please see your LA teacher, Ms. Kinney, or Ms. Gilman for details about the submission process and the program!
Sports
Thursday
Boys Basketball Home vs. GNG 8th 3:30, 7th, 5:00
Girls Basketball Away @ GNG, Dismiss 2:05, Bus 2:15
Cheer: on stage and ready at 3pm
Friday
7th Girls Bball Practice 2:45-4:00
8th Girls Bball Practice 4:00-5:15
7th Boys Bball Practice 5:15-6:30
8th Boys Bball Practice 6:30-7:45
Cheer- TBD
Daily Activities and Club List
MONDAY
Sources of Strength 2:45-4:00 Interested in joining? Come to the guidance office and see Mrs. Roy or Mrs. Weeks.
Creative Writing Club meets in the library from 2:45-4:00
Yearbook Club starting Monday, November 24 in room 317 from the walker bell until 3:30
TUESDAY
Student Council meets from the walker bell until 4:00
Disc Golf 2:45-4:00! See Mr. McNamara for details and to sign up!
Long Distance Running Club 2:45 - 4:00
WEDNESDAY
Civil Rights Team MEETS BEFORE SCHOOL at 7:00 (or when your bus arrives) in room 312
Ping Pong Club meets in room 318 from the walker bell until 3:30
THURSDAY
Outing Club 2:45-4:00
Curtis Memorial Book Mobile onsite during FLEX period
6th Grade Math team - Only members competing in meet will attend the week of Dec 1
8th Grade Math team will start November 6 from the walker bell until 3:30 in room 205. See Mr. Leitzell with questions.
7th Grade Math Team will meet November 20 at the Walker Bell in Mr. Ellis’ room.
FRIDAY
Q&A Club Meets from the walker bell until 3:30