A Message from Mr. Crete:

The end of the year is quickly approaching! This is an exciting time of year for our students and families. Our 8th graders are preparing to complete their middle school years and enter high school, and our 6th graders will be the last group of 6th graders at BMS. As the year comes to a close, it is always so fun to see the relationships that have been built between students and staff, and I am proud to serve this amazing community! As a token to our students and families, our Eagles United student group asked teachers to pick 1-2 students from their day that inspire them. Please enjoy the premiere of the Eagles United Student Recognition Video. 

We are fortunate to have so many students who model and demonstrate respect at our school. Listening and following directions given by staff, disagreeing the right way with a classmate, and being gracious or humble in situations where tensions are high are just a few examples of how students show respect. Most of the current behavior referrals to our office deal directly with respect, or I should say, lack of respect. Online or social media platforms have not helped the preadolescent students we work with navigate peer conflict correctly or appropriately. Please continue those coaching conversations at home with your child and help them navigate. We are almost to the end of the year, and we want your students to have a great finish to the year!

On behalf of our entire staff, I’d like to thank our parents for partnering with us during these crucial middle school years. We pride ourself on being a school that is responsive to both student and parent needs. I encourage you to reach out to me or any of our staff members to share an idea, suggestion, comment, concern, or praise.

Please look for one more newsletter on June 2, 2023 and we will have a summer newsletter in mid to late June.

Fire up, Go Eagles!

As we continue to expand our efforts to address students' social and emotional needs, this spring we will again implement the use of an anonymous Social/Emotional/Behavioral Screener. Student-level responses will only be shared with staff and administrators who have an educational interest. The screener is compliant with HIPAA and FERPA and will include instructions for students that speak to confidentiality and mandated reporting guidelines. A copy of the screener can be found on the HPS website (linked HERE).

Parents who wish to opt their child(ren) out of the screener should complete the following Google Form linked HERE by Tuesday, May 9 at 11:59 pm. Please note: if you already completed this opt-out form in the fall, you do not need to fill it out again.

The 11-question screener is scheduled to be given to students during 4th hour/homeroom on May 11, 2023. 

Please click here for the most recent update from Principal, Melanie McClure: 5/6 newsletter 

The PTO is currently accepting donations for the Teacher Appreciation breakfast on the morning of May 12, 2023. 

Please click the following link to donate to our amazing staff: 

https://signup.com/go/SrRuoOb

As the end of the year approaches the staff at BMS is looking forward to celebrating with a field trip for each grade.  Please see below for the information for your student's trip.  Please look for the required permission slips/waivers in your student's backpack on Monday, May 8.

8th Grade Trip

Monday, June 5

Craig's Cruisers

9:15 - 2:00

Lunch is provided as part of the trip.

$10 due to science teacher by May 19

Permission slip due to science teacher by May 19

6th Grade Trip

Wednesday, June 7

3 Mile Project

9:00 - 2:00

Lunch is provided as part of the trip.

$10 due to science teacher by May 19

No forms to be returned

7th Grade Trip

Wednesday, June 7

Urban Air

10:00 - 2:00

Lunch is provided as part of the trip.

$10 due to science teacher by May 19

Urban Air Waiver due to science teacher by May 19

Additional Information

Students may bring extra money for concessions at the venue (optional).

Students will return to school on time to ride their regular bus home.

Thanks for a great year! We are looking forward to celebrating with students.

Spring Sports begin the week of April 10th for Boys' Tennis, Girl's Soccer, and Coed Track & Field.  For the complete schedule of spring events, please check the website Hudsonvilleathletics.com

Students listed below were recognized for being safe, owning it, acting responsibly, and/or being respectful. They demonstrated a commitment to making BMS a positive, safe learning environment for all. We appreciate all of them for the amazing things they do!

Need Assistance?

If you would like someone to contact you to assist with clothing, food or other essential needs or resources, please fill out this survey and we will reach out shortly.

Parent/Caregiver Vaping Survey

We have decided to incentivize the vaping surveys that we have been sharing, the incentive is a $20 dollar gift card.  This vaping survey is for parents/caregivers. The feedback is important as it helps us to understand how to move forward with our vaping efforts.

Parents/Caregivers: https://forms.office.com/r/Uscn455CpM

Free Summer Gym Passes - Planet Fitness

Starting May 15th, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long! Plus, we’re giving away $200,000* to high schools and students! Teens who register can help win a grant for their school and participate in a video contest for a chance to win a scholarship. Don’t wait, pre-register today. https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass/pre-registration

Community Ed Update

There are a lot of fun opportunities for your kids through Hudsonville Community Education! Check out the current offerings here.

Hand2Hand Information

Hand2Hand delivers nutritious food to students over the weekends and on extended school breaks. If this is a program that would benefit your family, fill out the Hand2Hand Google Form. 

Food Service Updates

Please check out the exciting updates coming from the Jenison/Hudsonville Food Service department.  

National Suicide Prevention Hotline Update

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 to 24.  Sometimes students' struggles can be underestimated because of their age. Recently, the State of Michigan passed House Bill 5482 which requires all students in grades 6-12 have the National Suicide Prevention Hotline number printed on their student IDs as a step to support students in need of mental health support. You will notice this information on your student's school ID. Student IDs will look similar to the one pictured here.  Please visit the link provided to House Bill 5482 to seek clarity about the law, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Monthly updates will be communicated and can be accessed on the General News & Info page. Be sure to follow our social media pages for updates as well. Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or ideas throughout the 2022-2023 school year!  

Best regards,

Ryan Crete

Principal - Baldwin Street Middle School

rcrete@hpseagles.net