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R. F. Bumpus Middle School
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Other accounts to follow:
Phone: (205) 439-2200
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A message from our Principal
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Last week, we had our grade-level meetings. During the meetings, I was able to talk with each grade level about this time of year which I refer to as “halftime.” As a former coach and an avid sports fan, I am often amazed at how coaches approach halftime and the changes that are made in the second half of a game. We have one semester behind us and one in front of us. It is time to look at our game plan and make adjustments for the 2nd half of the year.
I think it is important for students, teachers, and parents to reflect on the first semester, and the goals we set at the beginning of the year. The teachers have been reviewing the data of all of their students from the 1st semester in order to make adjustments to their game plan. Each student has a folder and we have added the midyear iReady scores and the 1st semester grades. With this new information, the students will review their data and reflect on the 1st semester. The students have their goal sheets from the beginning of the year and will be reviewing their goals and making new academic and behavioral goals for the 2nd semester. The students will be bringing the folders home with them so parents/guardians can review them together with their children. The folders will need to be returned by next Friday, January 24th.
As we move into 2025, we are all in this together. We have many opportunities for students to get extra help in their classes. Also, please reach out to the teachers if you have any specific questions or would like to set up a parent conference.
Donna Burke
Principal
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EXTRA TIME & ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS
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ETA stands for Extra Time & Assistance and we offer many different ETA options for our students as well as other options to do school work.
Morning ETA - This is a time before school for students to work independently or to get assistance from teachers.
Lunch ETA (6th graders) - This is a time attached to the lunch period for students to get assistance from their team teachers and a time for students to work independently on homework.
Friday ETA - This is a time for students to work with the assistance from teachers or to make up work that has been assigned during the week.
Working Lunch - Many teams offer working lunch for students to stay in the classroom to work independently on homework or make up any work. Students eat while they work.
Library before school - The library is open before school for students to have time to work independently in a quiet setting.
We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to get the help they need to be successful in the classroom. In addition to these options at Bumpus, HomeworkAlabama.org is a free resource for students in Alabama. Check it out! https://aplsws2.apls.state.al.us/homework/
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- Student phones should be off and in their lockers each day. If a parent/guardian needs to relay an important message to a student, please call 205-439-2200 and we will deliver the message.
- During afternoon carpool, students should watch closely for parents/guardians. In addition, students should listen carefully to faculty/staff as they give directions for loading cars.
- Our afternoon carpool lines take between 13-15 minutes. The more families who “carpool”, the faster the line will go. We have had complaints from some neighborhoods regarding cars blocking traffic in the afternoons. Please be considerate of these communities.
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Important Events for 1/20-1/27
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Congratulations to our Boys Indoor Track Team!
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Congratulations to our Boys Indoor Track and Field team for being crowned the 2025 Indoor Track and Field Middle School State Champions! |
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Congratulations Madison Howze!
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Congratulations to 6th Grader Madison Howze for her 2nd Place finish in the District Spelling Bee! |
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Dance Team Spirit Night 1/20
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Join the Bumpus Dance Team for Spirit Day at Grimaldi's at Stadium Trace on Monday, January 20th, 11:00am to 9:00pm. Please mention the Bumpus Dance Team when you order! |
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Audition Information for the Spring Play
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Scholastic Book Fair Information
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The Bumpus Library will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, January 27th to Friday, January 31st. All purchases for the book fair are through Scholastic eWallet. The library can no longer accept cash, checks, or credit cards. Here's all the book fair information online at
Link to set up a Scholastic eWallet for your student is also available on the book fair information link.
eWallet Setup Dates: Thursday, Jan 2-Friday, Jan 31
SHOP ONLINE DURING Jan 23 – Feb 5 TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
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DramaRama Youth Camp at Hoover HS
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Hoover HS Transition News
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Course Selection Timeline for the 25-26 School Year
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2025-2026 School Year
The master schedule is student-driven and based on course selections in the spring during the course selection process. In order to maximize staff and provide the smallest class sizes possible, course selection must be finalized by April 30, 2025. No changes will be made after this date. For specific questions about HHS, please contact Ms. Merrill Friday (mfriday@hoover.k12.al.us) (A-G), Mr. Chase Hodge (whodge@hoover.k12.al.us) (H-O), and Mrs. Marley Stephens (mstephens@hoover.k12.al.us) (P-Z), rising 9th-grade counselors, after HHS Course Curriculum Night on February 3rd. There will also be a Q&A opportunity for parents on February 4th (information below).
January 23 & 24- HHS Counselors visit Bumpus MS (through 8th-grade math classes for course selection overview.
Team 8-1 & Team 8-4 will be Thursday, January 23rd
Team 8-2 & Team 8-3 will be Friday, January 24th
January 30- 8th Grade Visit to HHS 11:45-2:00PM
February 3- Hoover High School Curriculum Night 6:00PM at Hoover High School
February 4- Q&A Opportunity with Ms. Friday (A-G), Mr. Hodge (H-O), & Mrs. Stephens (P-Z), rising 9th Grade Counselors.
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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program gives our students an advanced and well-rounded education that more than adequately sets students up for their future. We offer a full range of core classes as well as electives. Within the IB Program, there are so many fun activities and smaller programs that IB students can get involved in. |
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National Junior Honor Society News
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Induction Date, March 7, 2025, 9:00am
- Membership will be based on 2nd semester of 7th grade AND 1st semester of 8th grade year. An overall average of 92 of all core classes--example - 90-Math, 95-LA, 91-SS, and 92-Science which is an average of 92, with no grade below 80 in any class and no "weighted" grades.
- Averages will not be rounded up as PowerSchool grades are already rounded up.
- Invitation letters will go out by the end of January (or date decided by the sponsor).
- Invitation letters will include-- contract of acceptance, instructions to pay $25 dues (which covers the cost of the Induction Ceremony, NJHS Membership fees, and an NJHS T-shirt for the student), a sheet to confirm 10 hours of community service due by March 1, 2025 by 3:30pm, and a sheet to check their 3rd 9 Weeks Grades.
- Students may gain Community Service hours by attending Bumpus Community Service Days or completing outside service within their community.
- If a student does not complete community service hours, pay their dues, or maintain their grades at the level agreed upon by MS Principals, they will not be inducted on March 7.
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Nation Junior BETA Club News
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Requirements for 2024-2025
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Induction Date, April 25, 2025, 9:00am
- Membership will be based on 2nd semester of 7th grade AND 1st semester of 8th-grade year. An overall average of 85 in four core classes--for example - 86-Math, 92-LA, 80-SS, and 82-Science which is an average of 85 with no grade below an 80 in any class and no "weighted" grades.
- Averages will not be rounded up as PowerSchool grades are already rounded up.
- Invitation letters will go out the 1st Week of February (or a date decided by the sponsor)
- Invitation letters will include-- contract of acceptance, instructions to pay dues (to be decided by sponsor)-- which covers the cost of the Induction Ceremony and Beta Club Membership-- a sheet to confirm 5 hours of community service due by April 1, 2025 by 3:30pm, and a sheet to check their 3rd 9 Weeks Grades.
- Students may gain Community Service hours by attending Bumpus Community Service Days or completing outside service within their community.
- If a student does not complete community service hours, pay their dues, or maintain their grades at the level agreed upon by MS Principals, they will not be inducted on April 25.
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Community Service Information
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If you'd like to help Bumpus and get Community Service for the year-- January and February dates are currently available. Please sign up using our Community Service Google Form. Be sure you write down your dates!
Reminders:
- Only students can access the sign-up form via their HCS email/school Chromebook.
- If you need a Community Service form for outside service, pick one up from the hanging rack next to A122 on the 8-3 hall-- or print it using the link posted here.
- All hours gained between April 2024 and April 2025 can be used to receive the Bumpus Community Service Award at the end of the year.
- 60 hours are needed to receive the Award.
- Please follow ALL directions stated on the Community Service Form.
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Writing Bucs and Drama Club Information
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Basketball Metro Tournament Schedule for 1/21
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7th Grade Girls: vs Clay at 5:15pm at Hewitt Middle
8th Grade Girls: vs Simmons at 4:30pm at Thompson Middle
7th Grade Boys: vs Clay at 5:45pm at Bumpus
8th Grade Boys: Bye (plays winner of Clay/Thompson at 4:30pm at Pizitz Middle on Wednesday)
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For updated schedules, results, and other Bumpus Athletics information, please visit bumpusathletics.com
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News from the Registrar- Mrs. Stone
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Dear Parents-
If you haven't signed up for the Parent Home Portal yet, please do so as soon as possible. If you need additional information, please email Mrs. Stone at cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
PARENT SQUARE - There are about 460 parents who have not signed up for Parent Square. Invitations were sent out Friday 9/13 so please accept the invitation and sign on to Parent Square.
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From the Attendance Office- Mrs. Gordon
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Parents-
Please be mindful of the use of Parent Excuses, written or typed, including Anticipated Absence forms. Students are only allowed nine (9) parent excuses per school year-- and this includes Anticipated Absence forms.
Please see all of the Attendance Guidelines on the website here.
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attendance issues.
● Turn in notes WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ABSENCE in the gray boxes or to Mrs. Gordon
● Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a signature (see details in the graphic above) to:
● ONLY 9 PARENT EXCUSED absences per year
● Anticipated Absence Forms must be turned in AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR to the absence
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES/EXCUSES/TARDIES
Nine (9) total excused absences per year and (9) total excused check-ins/check-outs per
semester are the maximum number of parent notes that can be excused. Each case will be
evaluated on an individual basis. Illness, when supported by a physician verification, may be
considered as a mitigating circumstance.
Absences are excused for the following reasons:
1. Illness
2. Death in the immediate family
3. Inclement weather
4. Legal quarantine
5. Emergency conditions as determined by the Principal or Superintendent
6. Permission of Principal and consent of parents
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New Circool Check-in/out system
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Beginning on Monday, December 2nd, Bumpus will begin using a new visitor management system, Circool. This system will be used for check-ins, check-outs, and printing badges to enter the school. Please make sure your contact information is correct in PowerSchool! Circool syncs with PowerSchool to make setting up your account easier.
You will or may have already received an email to activate your Circool account. The subject line will read “Hoover City Schools invites you to Circool”. Please watch out for it. Follow the instructions in that email. If you’ve used Circool already, there is nothing new for you to do.
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Important Information Links
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Reminders for the School Year
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CARPOOL:
- In order for students to get to class by 8:30am, it would be best for students to be dropped off by 8:25am.
- If you prefer carpool or do not qualify for a bus, it would be great for families to “carpool” and have more than one student in the car. By doing this we could eliminate the number of cars we have in the lines.
- If you pick up in the afternoon carpool, it is important to close the big gaps between cars in the line. By closing the gaps, we can be much more efficient in the carpool process.
- If you do carpool or have other family members pick up your child– please make sure they are aware of how our carpool pick-up works.
WALKERS & BIKE RIDERS
- Students must stay on the sidewalks when walking to and from school.
- Students should follow all directions given by our Crossing Guards and our School Resource Officer.
- Students walking towards Lake Wilburn, should only walk on the sidewalk down Flemming Pkwy. Students should NOT cross Flemming.
- Students walking towards Green Trails should stay on the sidewalk and only cross the street when directed by the Crossing Guard or our School Resource officer.
- Students riding bikes should MUST wear bike helmets.
- Due to the steep hill going down Flemming and the crowded sidewalks, students should walk beside their bikes and not ride down the hill.
- Students are not allowed to ride scooters to and from school.
BUS RIDERS:
- Appropriate bus behavior is crucial for the safety of all of our students who ride the bus.
- Students should remain seated at all times and keep their hands and feet to themselves.
- In addition, students can use their phones on the bus. However, they do not need to take pictures or videos of people who do not wish to have pictures or videos taken.
- On the bus, students can listen to music but must use headphones.
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DROPPING OFF ITEMS:
- Parents can drop off items for students during the day if they forget items.
- We will not be able to call students down for items such as PE clothes, assignments, sports items. If a student forgets these items, they can come down during the day to check to see if these items have been dropped off.
- However, we will be able to call students down for lunch money or if they forgot their lunch and need to pick it up.
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WATER BOTTLES:
- Students can have water bottles during the school day, but the bottles need to be clear or translucent. Students can only have water in the bottles. Metal bottles and metal cups are not allowed. In the cafeteria, students can bring and buy drinks other than water.
DRESS CODE:
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Parent Square Translation Feature
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Parent Square (PSQ) automatically translates the text for parents. The text language can be changed at any time by following these steps: Web Browser Directions: Log in to Parent Square. Click on your name in the top right corner. Click on "Language Settings" from the menu on the left side panel. Choose your language from the drop-down menu. Click "Save".
App Directions: Log in to the Parent Square (PSQ) App. Click the 3 lines icon in the top left corner. Click "Account" Click "Preferences"
Click "Language"
Click your preferred language
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ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION
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If you have questions or concerns, feel free to email or call. If the question is specific to a teacher, email the teacher directly. If you have a general question you can email us directly or through bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us
If you have a question email your administrator.
On occasion, GOOGLE identifies certain emails as SPAM and blocks these emails. If you have sent an email to a staff member at Bumpus and have not received a response, call the main office at 205-439-2200 and leave a message for the staff member you are trying to reach.
COUNSELING NEEDS
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