The Lion Ledger: 05/31/2026

Families,

This is our 40th and final edition of The Lion Ledger for this school year! It continues to be an absolute honor to serve as the proud principal of Bexley Middle School and to have completed my first year as building principal this past week. Thank you for your continued support. As the African proverb says, “It takes a village,” and your partnership makes an incredible difference.

Last week, we received wonderful news as a middle school: Bexley Middle School is among more than 150 schools across the country to be named a School of Distinction by Jostens Renaissance! BMS was awarded Silver Distinction for its work toward building a positive school climate and culture during the 2025-26 school year. Our recent recognition building this foundation places BMS in the top 2% of Renaissance schools.

We had a very busy final week of school. From Field Day to Yearbook Signing Day, students had opportunities to connect and celebrate during the final days of school. More specifically, we held our 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony honoring many of our outgoing 8th grade students. I would like to once again congratulate our Laurel Honor Society inductees as well as our Tim Stowe, Justin Haas, and Laura Gardner Joy of Music Award recipients. Additionally, kudos to our WEB leaders, Students of the Month, and Student Superlative winners! A huge shout-out to Mrs. Maria Zeman and Mrs. Michelle Rowley-Welsch, our 8th-grade team leaders, who did an outstanding job organizing much of the schoolwide ceremony. Also, a big thank you to our 8th grade staff for their support in helping to identify our award recipients. 

Next school year, all middle school students will continue to have access to their own lockers. For the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, one shift we will make is requiring all middle school students to keep their backpacks in their lockers throughout the school day. Students will be able to use their lockers to pick up and return personal belongings during the school day. Please note that students who have specific safety / medical needs and/or plans may have access to their backpacks in class. This move will support student and staff safety. We appreciate your support in communicating and preparing your child for this shift when we return to school in August. 

Looking ahead, we will hold our student schedule pick-up day on Thursday, August 6. There, students will have an opportunity to pick up their student schedules, take their individual school pictures, pick up their yearbook and supply kit as well as complete their vision screening, tour the building and practice using their locker. See details below in this Lion Ledger edition. Additionally, we will continue our staggered start for the 2026-27 school year. Our incoming 6th grade students will start school on Thursday, August 13. All middle school students (grades 6-8) will attend school on Friday, August 14. School begins at 8:35am. 

I hope you have a wonderful summer with your families and loved ones. To our current 6th and 7th grade students, we look forward to seeing you back in August! To our 8th grade class, all the best in high school!

Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours!

Principal Price

IMPORTANT DATES (Summer):

• July 28: Meet the Principal & Assistant Principal Opportunity (Free Kona Ice!) - For rising 6th graders & new middle school students to the district - MS Front Entrance from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm
• August 6: Student Schedule Pick-Up Day, 9:30am-6:00pm, (see details below)
• August 13: First Day of School for 6th graders only (8th grade WEB Leaders to attend as well) 
• August 14: All middle school students report to school.
• September 3: Curriculum Night, 6-8pm

BMS WINS SILVER SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION HONOR!

Bexley Middle School is among more than 150 schools across the country to be named a School of Distinction by Jostens Renaissance! BMS was recently awarded Silver Distinction for its work towards building a positive school climate and culture during the 2025-26 school year. This puts BMS in the top 2% of Renaissance schools!

YEARBOOK SIGNING DAY IS A SUCCESS! ORDER YOUR 2026 COPY TODAY!

Last week, all middle school students received yearbook signing pages - whether or not they ordered a yearbook. We wanted to make sure all students had an opportunity to receive signatures and kind messages from their peers and staff during the final days of school. Just as in previous school years, our 2026 yearbook, The Cub, will arrive this summer in time for student schedule pick-up day. If you have not ordered a copy for your child, you still can do so today.  Please see the details below!

ORDERING YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!

Once again, BMS PTO is working with 1st Day School Supplies to bring you a full school supply kit — you order online, and it shows up at school right before the new school year!

You can order now through July 1st using the link below. Be sure to choose your child’s grade for the ‘26-‘27 school year and also note that a special kit is needed for those taking orchestra or band.

Your August self will surely thank you for the time saved! Here’s the link to purchase: https://tinyurl.com/2y985emr

BEF MAY NEWSLETTER:

This month, the Foundation features our 2026 Spring grant update and details about the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Alumni Piazza and Walkway. Plus the 2026 Educator of the Year!

HERE, you can locate the BEF's most recent newsletter!