10/01/2026
October BGM Buzz
Greetings, Tomahawks!
October is always an exciting month at Battle Ground Middle School! The leaves are changing, the temperatures are getting cooler, and our school is buzzing with learning, activities, and lots of Tomahawk spirit.
As we head into the heart of the school year, thank you for your continued partnership and support. Our students are settling into routines, building friendships, discovering new interests, and growing academically and personally each day. We are so proud of the positive energy and sense of community we see throughout our building.
Thank you for being such an important part of the BGM family. Go Tomahawks! π€π
ILEARN Checkpoint Testing
BGM students will take their ILEARN Math Checkpoints on October 12 and 14. The data from these assessments will help us identify students who may need additional support or intervention in math, as required by the State of Indiana.
Based on the results, some students may receive additional math support, which could include schedule changes to participate in math labs or other interventions. We encourage families to talk with students about the importance of taking their time, reading carefully, and giving their very best effort on these assessments. If possible, please avoid scheduling appointments or other activities that would require your child to miss school on October 12 or 14. Please remind your students they should bring headphones each day. All students are permitted to have audio read aloud for the math portion- encourage your student to use this! Thank you for your support!
Important October Dates
Thursday, October 1- PTO Fundraiser Kickoff
Friday, October 2- 7th Grade Combined Band Concert (KMS)
Saturday, October 3- TSC Volleyball Tournament
Tuesday, October 6- 6th & 7th Choir Concert
Thursday, October 8- 8th grade Band Fall Festival Concert
Friday, October 9- End of 9 Weeks
Monday, October 12- ELA ILEARN Checkpoint 1
Tuesday, October 13- Pop Tab Collection Day
Wednesday, October 14- Math ILEARN Checkpoint 1
Thursday, October 15- Fall Pep Session
October 19-23- Fall Break (No School)
October 26-30- Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Friday, October 30- Rachel's Challenge
Attendance Information
Every school day matters! Regular attendance helps students stay connected, keep up with learning, and build the habits they need for success. Reminder-the BGM Office hours are from 8:00am-4:30pm. Please note that calls after 4:30pm will be returned the next day. Finally, if you need to pick up your student early, please do so by 3:45pm due to buses. Thanks for your attention to this!