BMS Families,

As we continue working together to create the best possible learning environment for our students, we want to take a moment to remind families of our Off and Away cell phone policy at Bellingham Memorial School.

Students in grades 4–7 are at an important stage of their academic, social, and emotional development. While cell phones provide convenience and an easy way to stay connected, frequent access to these devices can create significant challenges for students throughout the school day. Academically, cell phones can interrupt concentration, limit engagement, and make it more difficult for students to remain focused on instruction and classroom activities. Socially, they can contribute to unnecessary distractions, peer conflicts, and missed opportunities for students to develop important face-to-face communication skills, build friendships, and navigate social situations independently.

Our goal is not to discourage students from using technology appropriately, but rather to help them develop healthy habits, self-regulation, and an understanding of when technology is helpful and when it gets in the way. At this age, learning to disconnect from a device and fully engage with the people and opportunities around them is an important life skill.

As a reminder, cell phones must be turned off and kept away throughout the school day. We appreciate families reinforcing this expectation at home and helping us communicate the importance of being present, engaged, and connected to the school community.

We also recognize that there may be times when families need to communicate with their children during the school day. If you need to reach your child, please contact our main office at 508-883-2330, and we will be happy to assist in getting a message to them. Similarly, if a student needs to reach a parent or guardian, they can always visit the main office for assistance.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can help our students build the focus, independence, responsibility, and interpersonal skills that will serve them well both inside and outside the classroom.

Sincerely,

Josh

Bellingham Music Apparel - Spirit Store! 

Order your Bellingham Music Apparel using the link here! 

Deadline for Orders - November 22nd. 

Orders will be delivered to BHS in December in time for the holiday season. 

The next Frozen, Jr. practice will take place on Monday, November 9th.  All cast members must attend and everyone MUST secure a ride home.  Students need to.be picked up promptly at 5:00 PM by the cafeteria doors on the side of the school.

Ski Club is a 6-week ski and snowboard program at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton, MA.

This is a great program for first time or experienced skiers and snowboarders. Ski Lessons and Rental Equipment are available for all levels.  All students in grades 4th through 12th and their parents are welcome. Ski Club is the ideal way for kids to get outdoors during the winter for a fun, healthy activity, at a great price!

Ski Club starts Sunday, January 3, 2027, and runs for six (6) Sundays. We take a charter bus from the High School parking lot, leaving at 2:30pm. We ski from 4:30pm to 8:00pm, and return to the High School around 9:30 p.m.

Packets are available for pick up in the BMS Main Office!

Late buses will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Extra help will be available after school for students needing additional assistance or help with assignments, completing missed homework or tests due to absences, or receiving remedial assistance. 

Click here for Teachers weekly “office hours”. 

Some teachers have before school office hours on certain days. If your child would like to come early for morning extra help, please drop them off at the main office no earlier than 7:10am and the teacher they're meeting can let them in. 

Students may be requested by teachers to stay for extra help if they determine that the student is in need of such assistance.

For a list of late bus routes, please click on the link below: