In-School Activities
BMS Makerspace
BMS debuted a state-of-the-art Makerspace in 2015. The space is open to students during lunch to explore a variety of rotating STEAM activities, including electric circuits, 3D printing, rockets, Legos, Minecraft, and much more. The space is also used to support class projects, Crew, after-school classes and evening programming. Contact: Allison Johnson, 309-5485, ajohnson@rfschools.com
BMS PEAK Program
BMS offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students that includes in-class differentiation, social-emotional support, and extracurricular activities. For more information, click here.
Contact: Kristi Groves at kgroves@rfschools.com
Contact: Kristi Groves at kgroves@rfschools.com
BMS Enrichment Classes
Students in all four grades have a variety of enrichment classes to choose from. Each student has four core classes (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies), one enrichment or intervention core, and one specials core (Band, PE, Art, Steam and Music or Choir in 7th & 8th grade). Enrichment is the newest option and is different for each grade level. Two classes are paired up for purple and silver and a student has those two classes (or sometimes just one) for the full year. Examples include Spanish, Coding, Modern Music, Movement, Wellness, Environmental Ed, Lego Robotics, LEAD, and Community Projects. Intervention classes are considered Enrichment as well and include ELA Lab or Math Lab and are for the full year every day.
BMS Student Garden
BMS is home to a small community garden that is planted and harvested by students. A new greenhouse opened in 2015 as well.
Contact: Ryan Bradley (rbradley@rfschools.com)
Contact: Ryan Bradley (rbradley@rfschools.com)
BMS Gender & Sexualities Alliance
BMS is home to a Gender & Sexualities Alliance student group that is facilitated by Garfield County PREP's Diana Andrews. For more information on this student group, contact Principal Ellsperman.
Annual Student Events
BMS Art Show
In conjunction with the spring band concert, BMS fills the front lobby with art installations and exhibits. (Spring)
Contact: Guinevere Jones, gjones@rfschools.com, 384-5883
BMS Student Concerts
The BMS Band hosts several concerts annually. Keep an eye on enewsletters and the calendar for more information.
Homecoming
Longhorn Pride reaches a fevered pitch as middle school students join in to celebrate the high school’s homecoming spirit and game. Events include a parade through downtown Basalt, a pep rally, and band participation in Homecoming games. (Fall)
Honor Roll and Longhorn Pride Assemblies
Students gather to honor the hard work and effort of students at the end of the first three quarters. Parents are welcome at assemblies first and third quarter. For honor roll requirements, click here.
Contact: Principal Jennifer Ellsperman, jellsperman@rfschools.com, 384-5901.
Kidsculpt
BMS students are chosen to participate in Aspen’s Winterskol celebration each year by working as a team to design and sculpt a snow sculpture along with other regional middle schools. (January)
Contact: Guinevere Jones, gjones@rfschools.com, 384-5883
Scholastic Book Fair
Students and parents are encouraged to peruse the latest middle school titles when the Scholastic Book fair comes to town in conjunction with first quarter Parent/Teacher conferences. (November)
Contact: Librarian Jane Douglass, jdouglass@rfsd.k12.co.us, 384-5907
Talent Show
BMS musicians, comedians, magicians and more hit the stage at this annual Student Council-sponsored event. (Spring)
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez, 384-5899
Field Day
BMS’s field day is hosted by student council for all grades. (Spring).
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez, 384-5899
Staff-Student 8th Grade Basketball Game
Our annual student-staff basketball game is the Friday before spring break. 8th graders with good academic standing make up the student team. Students purchase challenges for their teachers to make the game fair and crazy costumes abound. All money raised goes to a local charity. (Spring).
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez, 384-5899
Kate Keenan Memorial Mile Run
All 8th Graders participate in this annual fun run from BMS to BHS representing the transition from middle school to high school. (Last week of school)
Contact: Principal Ellsperman, jellsperman@rfschools.com, 384-5901
Family Science Night
Each November, BMS holds a science evening filled with demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on learning. This event is open to students throughout the valley. (November)
Contact: Allison Johnson, ajohnson@rfschools.com, 309-5485
In conjunction with the spring band concert, BMS fills the front lobby with art installations and exhibits. (Spring)
Contact: Guinevere Jones, gjones@rfschools.com, 384-5883
BMS Student Concerts
The BMS Band hosts several concerts annually. Keep an eye on enewsletters and the calendar for more information.
Homecoming
Longhorn Pride reaches a fevered pitch as middle school students join in to celebrate the high school’s homecoming spirit and game. Events include a parade through downtown Basalt, a pep rally, and band participation in Homecoming games. (Fall)
Honor Roll and Longhorn Pride Assemblies
Students gather to honor the hard work and effort of students at the end of the first three quarters. Parents are welcome at assemblies first and third quarter. For honor roll requirements, click here.
Contact: Principal Jennifer Ellsperman, jellsperman@rfschools.com, 384-5901.
Kidsculpt
BMS students are chosen to participate in Aspen’s Winterskol celebration each year by working as a team to design and sculpt a snow sculpture along with other regional middle schools. (January)
Contact: Guinevere Jones, gjones@rfschools.com, 384-5883
Scholastic Book Fair
Students and parents are encouraged to peruse the latest middle school titles when the Scholastic Book fair comes to town in conjunction with first quarter Parent/Teacher conferences. (November)
Contact: Librarian Jane Douglass, jdouglass@rfsd.k12.co.us, 384-5907
Talent Show
BMS musicians, comedians, magicians and more hit the stage at this annual Student Council-sponsored event. (Spring)
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez, 384-5899
Field Day
BMS’s field day is hosted by student council for all grades. (Spring).
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez, 384-5899
Staff-Student 8th Grade Basketball Game
Our annual student-staff basketball game is the Friday before spring break. 8th graders with good academic standing make up the student team. Students purchase challenges for their teachers to make the game fair and crazy costumes abound. All money raised goes to a local charity. (Spring).
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez, 384-5899
Kate Keenan Memorial Mile Run
All 8th Graders participate in this annual fun run from BMS to BHS representing the transition from middle school to high school. (Last week of school)
Contact: Principal Ellsperman, jellsperman@rfschools.com, 384-5901
Family Science Night
Each November, BMS holds a science evening filled with demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on learning. This event is open to students throughout the valley. (November)
Contact: Allison Johnson, ajohnson@rfschools.com, 309-5485
BMS Yearbook
Pictures of students, staff, and school-wide events are collected all year long. Students apply at the beginning of the year to be on the staff that designs and creates the annual yearbook.
Contact: Allison Johnson, ajohnson@rfschools.com, 309-5485
Contact: Allison Johnson, ajohnson@rfschools.com, 309-5485
BMS Student of the Month
Each month a student who represents a particular value such as trustworthiness or responsibility is chosen to be honored by teachers. The student receives a diploma at a special Town of Basalt awards ceremony.
Contact: Molly Tiernan, mtiernan@rfschools.com, 384-5902
Contact: Molly Tiernan, mtiernan@rfschools.com, 384-5902
BMS WEB Leaders
The BMS WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Leader program is for 7th and 8th grade students. Applications to join require peer recommendations and teacher recommendations. WEB leaders plan events like student orientation days, school spirit days, a field day, a talent show, Colorband Games, and more. WEB leaders also work with younger students to introduce them and make them feel welcome at BMS. (Year-round)
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez at 384-5899
Applications are typically due in the spring for the following year.
Contact: Counselor Marlon Funez at 384-5899
Applications are typically due in the spring for the following year.