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Together we ROAR! - Resilience, Ownership, Acceptance, Respect
Today is Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our BMS custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff each day. Their work is an important part of making BMS a great place to learn and work.
As we hit October, we’re excited to see students making progress and building strong academic habits. We want to encourage families to begin checking ALMA regularly, as gradebooks now provide a helpful snapshot of student progress. A weekly check-in can be a simple way to stay connected with your student’s assignments, grades, and overall learning. If you need help accessing ALMA, please reach out to the BMS office at bmssec@sau67nh.gov. Please remember that students are also all provided with an agenda book that they fill out for every class so you can see what they have for homework.
Important Dates:
10/ 9 & 10/12 - No School Columbus Day
10/27 - Picture ReTake Day
11/3 - No School - Voting Day
11/11 - No School Veteran’s Day
Student Council News: The 2026 - 2027 BMS student Council is in session! Every Tuesday, our elected representatives will share events and updates with their peers during homeroom. Next week, Student Council will be electing the Executive Board. After the election, we'll announce the student body President, Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer. Future Student Council updates will be composed by our elected student reps.
18th Annual Bow Garden Club PJ & Book Drive
Help us make the holidays a little brighter for local children and families! The Bow Garden Club is collecting new pajamas and new books for children from toddler through teen sizes.
Donations accepted: October 1–31 Donation bins: • Bow Memorial School • Baker Free Library • Bow Community Center
All donations will be distributed to Bow Human Services, Friends of Forgotten Children, Family Promises of Greater Concord, and Community Action Program Belknap-Concord. Last year was a record year for our drive and we are hoping this year will be even more successful! Thank you for helping us spread comfort, joy, and a love of reading throughout our community.
Still Life Painting Class ages 8-16
Join instructor Mars Drake for a fun, beginner-friendly Still Life Painting Class. Over four classes, students will learn painting techniques using acrylics while building creativity and confidence.
Wednesdays starting October 7th
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Bow Old Town Hall
$87 Bow Residents | $92 Non-Residents
Register at Bownh.myrec.com
Scarecrows of Bow is back! Pick up a scarecrow for just $10 at the Community Building, 3 Bow Center Road, then decorate it and join the town-wide fall display. Get creative and show off your scarecrow spirit!
Bow POPS Enrichment Fund - Apply Now!
Financial Awards Available for Students in Performing Arts!
Accepting Applications Through October 31
Click Here to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSPid4m0Ps0heLh5xoZqjMYre0Fr54-V1M1BGM6PMKtbZaBg/viewform Questions - contact us at bowpopsmusic@gmail.com
It was a busy week at BMS with field trips, sporting events, and many of our clubs getting up and running. There are a lot of learning opportunities happening throughout the building, both in and out of the classroom, and it’s great to see students getting involved. We hope everyone has a great weekend!
Important Dates:
10/ 9 & 10/12 - No School Columbus Day
10/27 - Picture ReTake Day
11/3 - No School - Voting Day
11/11 - No School Veteran’s Day
🎭 BMS Drama Club Meeting: Students interested in participating in the BMS Drama Club, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to attend a brief informational meeting on Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the BMS Cafeteria. The meeting will be short and will provide an overview of the program and upcoming expectations.
Practice Schedule:
We hope to see all interested students and families there!
🎉 BMS Clubs & Activities
Looking for something to get involved in? BMS offers a variety of clubs and activities throughout the school year! The majority of our clubs run before school from 8:00- 8:30, more information can be found on our website about each club: https://bms.sau67nh.gov/en-US/clubs
September Start Dates:
October & Later
BAC Basketball registration closes on Friday 10/2. Evals will be on Sunday 10/4 or Monday 10/5. The exact schedule will be provided once you register. To register visit: .sportngin.com/register/form/893791455
Please contact Tim Sullivan at hoopsbac@gmail.com with any questions.
Calling All Mummy’s, Ghouls, and Trunk Decorators!
Come and participate in Town of Bow’s annual Trunk or Treat at Bow Elementary School! The Parks & Rec Department is looking for creative volunteers to transform their vehicles into hauntingly fun trunks for little trick-or-treaters in our community. This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th from 2:00-3:30 pm. Those decorating their trunks are able to arrive at 12:30 to park and decorate their trunks.
During the event guests attending will cast their vote at the Park & Rec booth for their favorite decorated trunk. Prizes will be awarded to the trunks with the most votes in TWO categories, family and business/organization. Register as a decorated trunk at https://form.jotform.com/262456503033147. Questions? Email bowreccenter@bownh.gov or call Shannon Camara at 603-223-3984.
It was wonderful to see so many families at our Open House events this week! We loved having the opportunity to welcome families into the building, meet teachers, and give you a glimpse into your child’s school experience. Thank you for taking the time to join us and for your continued partnership and support.
SAU 67 Connected Community Expo: Students, families, and community members are invited to attend the SAU 67 Connected Community Expo on Friday, September 25, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Bow High School to discover local resources, programs, volunteer opportunities, and student job openings. Local organizations are also invited to reserve a free table and showcase how they support and connect our community. Interested in having a table? Complete the: Organization Registration Link
Early Morning Bus Pass Update: Erin has been able to stabilize routes and determine the available bus capacity across all of the routes. The good news is that we do have capacity on most of our buses to begin issuing early bus passes for students who would like to come in early for clubs and / or ensembles. Please know that for students to ride the early bus, they need to get a bus pass from their club advisor before getting on the bus.
We currently do not have capacity on Buses 6 & 8 based on BES ridership. We are hopeful that adding another driver soon will allow Erin to create a new route and open capacity on those two buses.
For now, the following bus routes can accommodate early morning bus passes beginning next week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 14, 20, 23
Currently the following 2 routes do not have capacity: 6 & 8
Thank you all for your cooperation and patience. As a reminder for students to ride the early bus, they need to get a bus pass from their club advisor before getting on the bus.
STUDENT HEALTH & ATHLETIC FORMS: A reminder that, the Health Office does not track which students participate in sports. It is the parent’s responsibility to upload required physical forms into each appropriate portal.
DOES YOUR CHILD PLAY A SPORT?
If YES, physicals must be uploaded to BOTH portals below.
If NO, physicals only need to be uploaded to SNAP Health Portal.
SNAP HEALTH PORTAL: Managed by the School Health Office
What to do in SNAP:
Approve Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications (Resets every year on July 1st)
Upload updated physical exam documents
Update student medical history & allergies
Access SNAP: studentehr.com
FINAL FORMS
Managed by the Athletic Directors
What to do in Final Forms:
Complete required athletic registration forms
Upload physicals for sports clearance
Access Final Forms: bow-nh.finalforms.com
Thank you for helping us keep our records updated and our students safe!
🎭 BMS Drama Club Meeting: Students interested in participating in the BMS Drama Club, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to attend a brief informational meeting on Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the BMS Cafeteria. The meeting will be short and will provide an overview of the program and upcoming expectations.
Practice Schedule:
We hope to see all interested students and families there!
🎉 BMS Clubs & Activities
Looking for something to get involved in? BMS offers a variety of clubs and activities throughout the school year! The majority of our clubs run before school from 8:00- 8:30, more information can be found on our website about each club: https://bms.sau67nh.gov/en-US/clubs
September Start Dates:
October & Later
It was a great week here at BMS! Today, we gathered for our traditional Welcome Back Assembly celebrating our BMS core values of Resilience, Ownership, Acceptance, and Respect (ROAR). Many students joined in the fun, making it a wonderful way to come together and get connected as a school community.
As we settle into our routines, we want to thank our families for their continued support and patience as we work through the beginning of year flow of morning and afternoon drop-off, as well as bus route pick-up and drop-off times. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as these routines become more familiar and consistent.
Please make sure to check out this week’s attachments for news on school picture ordering and some library offerings.
We wish you and your families a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend! Thank you, for your partnership and support of our BMS community.
Important Dates:
9/4: No School
9/7: No School - Labor Day
9/14: School Picture Day 📸
9/16: BMS Open House for grades 5 & 6 from 6:00 - 7:30
9/17: BMS Open House for grades 7 & 8 from 6:00 - 7:00
📸 Picture Day: BMS Picture Day will be Monday, September 14. You may have seen information indicating that Picture Day was scheduled for September 8th however, due to Voting Day, that date has changed. Please note that BMS students will have their pictures taken on September 14. Check out the attached flyer for ordering information!
🚌Bus Passes: At this time, we are not able to accommodate bus passes in the morning or afternoon. With several new routes this year, we are focused on keeping our transportation system running safely and efficiently as we establish consistent routines. This means that currently our BMS students cannot ride the elementary buses at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this transition.
💻Chromebook Care: Our goal is to support students in developing responsibility and digital citizenship. Each student receives a Chromebook for their learning. Please review these important expectations together. Chromebooks must be brought to school every day, fully charged. Students are expected to handle devices carefully and keep them secure. Loaner Chromebooks are available when needed, but repeated borrowing will result in additional steps to build responsibility. Any damage to a device may result in a $50 repair fee and $280 replacement fee. Restorative solutions, such as payment plans are available if needed. Once a Chromebook has been fixed, the responsible parties have two weeks to pay their fee or communicate with our team to resolve the problem. After two weeks a temporary Chromebook will not be provided. Thank you for working together to help all students succeed with technology.
It has been wonderful to have our students back for these first two days. The energy in the building has been positive, and we’re excited for the year ahead. We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we settle into routines, work through the details of the school day, and fine-tune bus routes. Thank you for helping make our start to the year a smooth one!
Important Dates:
9/4: No School
9/7: No School - Labor Day
9/14: School Picture Day 📸
9/16: BMS Open House for grades 5 & 6 from 6:00 - 7:30
9/17: BMS Open House for grades 7 & 8 from 6:00 - 7:00
About the Weekly Messenger: Each week we will look to send a Weekly Messenger out on Friday. In this we will include important dates/events, information on Clubs/Sports, community events, BMS specific information, and more. Our goal is to try and keep this concise and informative.
BMS Performing Ensemble Information: Please see the welcome back letters for important rehearsal information from Mr. Davis and Ms. Tucker
Band Information Letter/First Rehearsals
Chorus Information Letter/First Rehearsals
📸 Picture Day: BMS Picture Day will be Monday, September 14. You may have seen information indicating that Picture Day was scheduled for September 8th however, due to Voting Day, that date has changed. Please note that BMS students will have their pictures taken on September 14. Thank you for updating your calendars, and we look forward to seeing everyone smile for the camera!
Bus Passes: At this time, we are not able to accommodate bus passes in the morning or afternoon. With several new routes this year, we are focused on keeping our transportation system running safely and efficiently as we establish consistent routines. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this transition.
ROAR Score & More: As part of helping students develop strong organization skills, each student received an agenda book this week. Students are expected to fill it out daily and bring it home each night. Please take a moment each evening to check your child's agenda. It's a great way to stay informed about their learning and upcoming responsibilities.
As we head into the final week of the school year, there is a great deal of excitement in the air! Next week will be filled with celebrations, special activities, and opportunities for students to make lasting memories with their classmates and teachers. While we look forward to all the fun, it is important that students continue to demonstrate our ROAR values throughout the week. Finishing the year strong will help ensure that everyone can safely enjoy the many events and activities planned for our students.
Important Dates:
6/10: Student Move Up Day (during the school day)
6/10: BMS 8th Grade Recognition at BHS 5:30
6/12: Last Day of School - Full day - ROAR Day 12:25 - 2:45
6/15: Semester 2 Report Cards will be available to families
June 12th will feature our annual ROAR Day celebration! Students will spend part of the day outdoors, so please help them come prepared by bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, and comfortable clothes and sneakers. This year, we will have a water games station, so students should bring a towel and wear clothing appropriate for getting a little wet. We’re looking forward to a fun day of celebrating together!
No Bus Passes on Friday, June 12: Due to transportation needs on the last day of school, we will not be able to accommodate any bus passes on Friday, June 12. All students must ride their assigned buses. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal!
Lunch on 6/12: The last day of school will be a pizza party lunch. Pizza will be the only entree served please plan accordingly.
Yearbooks: The preordering for the yearbooks on the website closed on May 31st, however there will be extra copies available for sale in person. 8th Graders ONLY may bring a check for $40 or cash on Tuesday and purchase a yearbook after the pre orders have been distributed. Students in Grades 5-7 who have not pre ordered may purchase leftover books beginning on Wednesday, after the pre orders have been distributed. Yearbooks can be purchased in person from Mrs. Hinck in Room 80. Checks should be made out to BMS Student Activities Account. Yearbooks from previous years may be purchased for $10 each.
End-of-Year Reminders: As we approach the end of the school year, please ensure your student’s lunch account is up to date. We appreciate your attention to any outstanding balances.
Additionally, we encourage you to log in to Alma to check for any other fees that may be due, such as past due library books or Chromebook repairs. Taking care of these items now helps ensure a smooth end to the year for everyone. Thank you for your continued support!
Lost and Found: We have a very full lost and found! If your child is missing a water bottle or sweatshirt it is likely lost and found. Please encourage your child to check out the lost and found if you are missing anything.
NH SAS Scores: We’re excited to share that families can now view their student’s state test scores directly in Alma through the “Test Scores” tab. This feature provides secure, one-click access to the NH Family Portal, where you can see official test score reports, no paper copies required! Check out this letter for all the details.
To view your student’s scores:
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Christopher Kenny for speaking at our Memorial Day Assembly today. Dr. Kenny joined the United States Army in 2005 and served as a physician in the Army Medical Corps. During his service, he provided care to injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, held several leadership roles and earned multiple certifications and honors, before his honorable discharge in 2017. His thoughtful words helped remind our students of the true meaning of Memorial Day, a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for the opportunity to reflect together as a school community on the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and service.
In addition, we would also like to give a huge shout out to our Band, Chorus, and Strings students for their outstanding performances this week! Their hard work, dedication, and talent were on full display, and we are incredibly proud of all they accomplished. Thank you as well to our music teachers for the time and care they put into supporting our students throughout the year.
We hope you all have a wonderful long weekend.
Important Dates:
May 25th - No School - in observance of Memorial Day
June 10th - 8th grade Transition Celebration @ BHS 5:30 pm
Student Council News:
Election Week NEXT WEEK! It's Election Week! Next week, candidates from each grade will post their election posters and rally for support. Student Council Elections will be held on Friday, May 29th. Election results will be announced at the end of the school day.
BMS Students: As you cast your votes next Friday, we urge you to earnestly consider who you'd like to represent your grade in next year's Student Council. As you consider which candidates to vote for, ask yourself: which of your classmates really invests themselves in the BMS community? Who do you trust to stand up for a classmate, to do the right thing, and to bring their best daily? Who shows that they care about your voice and your opinions? Who has the strength and composure to make those opinions heard?
Candidates: Next week is election week! Be sure to hang your posters on Tuesday. Advocate for yourselves! Emphasize your skills, your talents, your dedication to this community, and your desire to make your classmates' voices heard. Be sure to practice your speeches so you sound confident on Election Day.
In your speech, focus on what qualifies YOU to represent your classmates rather than making campaign promises. And remember, you aren't allowed to hand out gifts or prizes.
A-Z Countdown to Summer The countdown continues! We've seen some awesome participation this year.
America’s 250th: This year marks an exciting milestone as our country prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! In Social Studies classes, students will take part in a schoolwide timeline project highlighting important moments throughout American history. Each class will be assigned a dedicated time period to research and create. Students will build timelines that showcase the people, events, and accomplishments that helped shape our nation, and then we will combine all of the timelines together to display the full span of 250 years of American history! We are looking forward to seeing students bring history to life through this collaborative project.
BMS EarlyAct: The BMS EarlyAct Club will offer a snack table at Tuesday's Home Baseball & Softball games. We accept cash donations only, and money we make gets donated back to the community!
Summer Robotics Camp 2026:
Hosted by: Bow High School’s Bowbots Robotics Club
Supervised by: Pamela Cafasso, Bow High School Science and Engineering/Robotics Teacher
Dates: Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Drop-off begins at 8:15 AM, pick up after 4:30 PM)
Location: Bow High School – Robotics/Engineering Room (1208)
Who Can Attend: Students entering grades 5–8 in Fall 2026
Camp Capacity: 16 students (first come, first served)
Cost: $350 per camper (scholarships may be available)
There is so much excitement building at BMS! The weeks ahead are filled with special events, celebrations, field trips, performances, and end-of-year activities that help make middle school memories meaningful for our students. We are excited to provide these opportunities and want every student to enjoy them fully. With all the excitement, we also are focusing on student’s continuing to demonstrate our ROAR values throughout the school day so we can ensure these events remain fun and successful for everyone.
Important Dates:
May 15th - 8th Grade PTO Sponsored, Semi-Formal Dance at BHS 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
May 20th - Spring Concert at BHS @ 6:30
June 10th - 8th grade Transition Celebration @ BHS 5:30 pm
SAS State Testing Dates:
5th Grade: May 19 - Science 8th Grade: May 19 - Science
America’s 250th: This year marks an exciting milestone as our country prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! In Social Studies classes, students will take part in a schoolwide timeline project highlighting important moments throughout American history. Each class will be assigned a dedicated time period to research and create. Students will build timelines that showcase the people, events, and accomplishments that helped shape our nation, and then we will combine all of the timelines together to display the full span of 250 years of American history! We are looking forward to seeing students bring history to life through this collaborative project.
SPRING CONCERT BAND INFORMATION
We want to invite all of our community, friends, and family to Bow Memorial Schools 2026 spring concert. This concert will take place on May 20th at the Bow High School auditorium. As always, admission is free of charge. We hope to see you all there for our final performance of the school year. Our students will have a dress rehearsal for the concert on the day of the concert from 10:45-1:00. All students will need to bring their instruments, music, AND A LUNCH for the day as we will not be at BMS during their normally scheduled lunch.
Date: Wednesday May 20th
Location: BHS Auditorium
Arrival: 6:00 for tuning and warm ups, performance will be starting at 6:30pm.
Dress: Semi formal but no restrictions on color
Questions: mdavis@sau67nh.gov
Pop-Up Art Show: There will be a Pop-Up Art show during the BMS Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 20th for one night only! Work will be exhibited in the main lobby of BHS during the hours of the concert (6:30pm - end of concert). Featured work includes art from grades 5-8 from the later art rotations. Please stop by and enjoy!
Upcoming 5K : The Say Cheese for Olivia 5k will be held on Saturday, May 30th, at 10:00 AM at Bow High School. (55 Falcon Way, Bow, NH 03304) If you're familiar with the Famous Bow Turkey Trot, this race will run the same course, from Bow High School to Hanson Park fields and back. Held in honor of Olivia, a Kindergarten aged girl from Massachusetts who is in remission with Leukemia, this event will benefit Blood Cancer United and is part of a Visionary of the Year fundraising campaign supporting the fight against blood cancer. There is also a virtual option for those who can't join us in person. We will be placing in the following age categories, 1st - 3rd - boys and girls. Ages 0-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-18, 1st - 3rd Men's and Women's. 19-24, 25-30, 31-35,36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66+ and also an overall winner in Men’s and women’s.You can register for the race by clicking on the link below.
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118514/say-cheese-for-olivia-5k