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We had another great week here at the middle school. Thursday was my favorite day as we had our first "Hype" event this school year. "Hype" is a time (part of one class hour) that includes a quick competition between our four crews. The competition was great, but our Crew Chapel time following was even better. Each of the four Crews had intentional time to worship together and hear a biblical challenge from their student leader Crew Captains. My heart was full as I walked around and heard our students learning and growing together in Christ. We are grateful to be part of your children's spiritual -- as well as academic -- education.
Please remember that next week is a shortened school week with classes only Monday and Tuesday. Our middle school faculty will be participating in a professional development conference Wednesday through Friday to grow as educators to better support your children. Please pray for us as we travel and learn next week.
Check the information below regarding our upcoming grade level trips.
Praying you all have a wonderful time next week with your children being at home those extra three days.
8th Grade Capstone Trip Info Meeting
8th Grade Capstone Trip Info Meeting
8th grade parents, please join us on Friday, October 3 at 8 am in Acad Corner for an informational meeting about our trip to the Wilds. (Our trip is Nov. 5-7, 2025) We will share packing tips, travel information, and daytime itineraries.
On Friday, Nov. 7, our 6th and 7th grades will study abroad to enhance their core subjects through hands-on learning.
6th grade will be traveling to the World of Energy in Seneca, SC. The buses will depart at 8:30 am and be back by 3:10 pm. Lunch will be included for each student. Students will need to arrive by 8:00 am as usual.
Spirit shirts/BJA hoodies and jeans or athletic pants are appropriate. Athletic shorts will not be an option for this trip. Students should wear comfortable shoes for a mini hike.
7th grade will be learning at Discovery Place in Charlotte, NC. The buses will depart at 7:45 am and be back to school by 3:45 pm. Lunch will be included for each student.
Spirit shirts/BJA hoodies and jeans or athletic pants are appropriate. Athletic shorts are not an option for this trip. Please have your 7th grader to school that morning no later than 7:30 am for check-in.
We are happy to have a limited number of parents accompany our students on the trips. Parents will be in a service role assisting the small group teacher lead. Parents will need to provide their own transportation and meet at the locations.
For more information, students with allergies, accompanying the trips, or questions, email Sarah Walters.
Tech Center Tab
Tech Center Tab
We are pleased to draw your attention to a new feature in our Middle School Newsletter: the Tech Center Tab.
This tab will serve as the landing page for technology-related tools and information. Please reach out to Angela Campbell with questions or comments.
Crew Bucks
Crew Bucks
Beginning on September 2, our students will be rewarded with Crew Bucks for making right choices/helping others/exemplifying our BJA Guiding Principles. Students can spend these bucks in a Snack Shop store that will be open for 8th grade every day during lunch and for 6th and 7th grade on Fridays during lunch.
Prizes include: stickers, pens, notebooks, and erasers as well as some food items (chips, drinks, candy bars).
Please note that in Acad Corner, we will allow students to also use cash to purchase the food items (similar to the vending machines available for 6th/7th grade at Hutto).
Nothing will be over $2.
For more information or questions, email Sarah Walters
Eighth Grade Capstone Trip
Eighth Grade Capstone Trip
We are blessed here at BJA to build into our curriculum a time that includes taking our 8th grade students on a middle school capstone trip.
The purposes of our 8th grade trip are specific: to bond as a class, be in God's Word, and gain a deeper understanding of who they are in relation to their Creator. We want our 8th grade class to lead the middle school and desire to give them a trip that can accomplish those goals. We are excited that this year our 8th graders will be able to attend a Christian camp called The Wilds for three days. We pray that God will use this time for them to grow towards Him and each other.
Location: Wilds Christian Camp
When: November 5-7
Cost: This trip cost is included in tuition.
More details may be found here, or reach out to swalters@bobjonesacademy.net.
Two Week Calendar
Two Week Calendar
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
We have accumulated many unclaimed items here at the Middle School on our lost and found racks. Each week, pictures of the items are dropped into a spreadsheet for parents to view and claim. (Please do not delete pictures as you claim items or we will lose track of what is what.) After four weeks, items not claimed will be donated. The link can always be found under the Helpful Links tab. It is also linked here: Lost and Found
2025-26 Key Dates
2025-26 Key Dates
First Semester
September 24-26, 2025- Fall Break
October 3, 2025- 8th Grade Parent Meeting re: Capstone Trip
October 24, 2025- Family Fun Night
November 5-7, 2025- Eighth Grade Capstone Trip
November 7, 2025- Sixth and Seventh Grade Study Abroad Trips
November 24-28, 2025- Thanksgiving Break
December 19, 2025- 1/2 Day, Christmas Break begins
Second Semester
January 8, 2026- School begins
January 19, 2026- No School (MLK Day)
February 2-6, 2026- Spirit Week
February 16, 2026- No School (President's Day)
March 23-27, 2026- Spring Break
April 10, 2026- Spring Crew Day
May 14, 2026- 1/2 Day, Last Day of School
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