Welcome to Basalt Middle!

Basalt Middle School is an award-winning middle school that has been recognized as a national School to Watch since 2012. Our school culture emphasizes strong academics, positive citizenship, creativity, innovation, and a growth mindset. The leaders of tomorrow are BMS students today!

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Basalt Middle School News

  • SHOP NOW
    Nov 22, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    Shop Longhorn Gear Store
  • HALLOWEEN
    Oct 22, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    10/31 Hallowen Costumes 101

    On 10/31, BMS will have a regular schedule. Students can wear costumes following the dress code, with key reminders:

    No masks or face coverings

    No weapons or unsafe accessories

    Costumes must allow for sitting and movement (inflatable or oversized costumes must be deflated or changed at school).

  • Fundraiser
    Oct 8, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    Precollegiate Free Range Kitchen Takeover

    Monday, November 3rd

  • stem night
    Oct 7, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    STEM Night 11/13

    5:30-7pm at BMS!

  • Sep 25, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    Picture Re-Take Day - October 6th
  • AMF
    Sep 23, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    Aspen Music Festival After School Classes

    Registration is Open! After-School classes begin after Fall Break

    At BMS: Lead Guitar on Mondays and Wednesdays; Maroon Bel Canto Singers on Wednesdays

    See the website for up-to-date program offerings at your school:

    aspenmusicfestival.com/afterworks

    Tuition and instrument scholarships are available!

  • join now!
    Sep 7, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    Boy Scout Troop 242

    🗓️ Scout Troop 242: Upcoming Events!

    Join in on an exciting year with Scout Troop 242!

    They meet weekly on Thursdays at 7 PM at the Scout Cabin in El Jebel. Boys ages 11-17 are welcome!

    For more info, visit troop242.org or join at beascout.scouting.org.

    Contact Kevin Heath, Scoutmaster, at 970-379-0922 for questions. Get ready for a fantastic year of adventure!

  • Dance Classes
    Sep 7, 2025 · Basalt Middle School
    Dance Initiative Hip Hop

    sign up here www.danceinitiative.org

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Students posing with a big "Colorado Trailblazer School to Watch" banner
Colorado Trailblazer
Front of BMS
Beautiful BMS!
BMS Staff holding up a golden apple
Golden Apple
Students working at the Longhorn Mercantile selling BMS gear
BMS Mercantile
Staff member in BMS mask
COVID Conscience
8th graders taking a group photo outside
8th Grade Outdoor Ed
Students dressed up for a Spirit Week Day
Spirit Week
Students working in the Maker Space
Makers Space