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Bumpus E-News for May 24, 2025

Posted Date: 5/24/25 (10:00 PM)
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May 24, 2025

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R. F. Bumpus Middle School

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A message from our Principal

Donna Burke

Dear Parents and Guardians-

WOW!  What an incredible year and what a wonderful ride it has been in Hoover City Schools and at Bumpus Middle School! As you know, I will be retiring effective July 1st, and I want to say THANK YOU to the students and parents who have been a part of my life for the last 14 years at Bumpus.  

We have definitely had our ups and downs throughout the years as we have grown from 600 kiddos in 7th & 8th grade to almost 1200 in our school today.  I have to say the good memories far outweigh the growing pains we have had throughout the years. The love and support from this community throughout the years has been overwhelming! 

I will be in and out of the office during June, but if you need me, please feel free to reach out.  

Thank you for everything & GO BUCS!

Donna Burke
Principal

IMPORTANT NEWS

Important Dates

Summer Hours Start Tuesday 5/27

This week, the Front Office will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The office will be closed every Friday and during lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 pm. When the Front Office is closed, there will be no entry into the school at that time.

For clarification, these are the days the office will be closed due to the Summer Work Schedule/Holidays: 
  • Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day - Holiday)
  • Friday, May 30
  • Friday, June 6 
  • Friday, June 13
  • Thursday, June 19 & Friday, June 20 (Juneteenth is a holiday)
  • Friday, June 27
  • Thursday, July 3  & Friday, July 4 (July 4th is a holiday)
  • Friday, July 11
  • Friday, July 18
  • Friday, July 25
The first full week back is July 28, and we will return to our regular school year schedule, and the Front Office will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Summer Hours
Office Hours

Grade Viewable in Parent Portal 5/27

Report Cards

PLEASE READ:

Report Cards will be viewable through the Parent Home Portal on Tuesday, May 27th, after 3:00 pm. Hard copy report cards will be mailed out on Wednesday, May 28th.
Hoover Dad Brigade

Healthy Living Tips for May and June

May Calendar
June Calendar
HEAL MAY/JUNE 2025 Calendar

News from the Library

Destiny info
Summer Reading Slides

STUDENT NEWS

Community Service Information

Join the Bucs Serve Google Classroom!

Start gaining your hours now for next year's Community Service Award or your HHS Community Service Hours for the 25-26 school year.

Summer Community Service needs will be posted in our Bucs Serve Google Classroom: CODE: osuzb6c
Join us there if you want to know when we'll have service time at Bumpus.

You can sign up to serve on Saturday, July 12, during the Hoover Dads Brigade. Use the sign-up link posted below if you can join us that day.

You can pick up NEW 25-26 Teal Community Service forms if you are planning on serving over the summer. They are available using the button below, or pick a form at the front office, or outside A122 in the hanging Community Service baskets.
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25-26 Community Service Forms
Community Service Sign-Up Link

News for Rising 9th Graders

Summer Reading

Summer Reading Requirements

Please see the official HHS Summer Reading Plan (Summer of 2025) for information about the required reading (and any particular assignments) to be completed over the summer for the English course you'll be taking at Hoover High next year.
Summer Reading for HHS
HHS Who Can Help Me

Important Information for Incoming High School Students & Families

Dear Students and Families,
We are thrilled to welcome you to Hoover High School! As you begin this exciting transition from middle school, we want to share a few important policies and procedures to help make your start as smooth as possible.
At Hoover, we encourage students to build independence and responsibility, and part of that includes coming to school fully prepared each day. Please make sure your student arrives each morning with all the items they need, including:
  • Backpack
  • Chromebook and charger
  • Instruments
  • Uniforms or clothing for extracurriculars
  • Lunch/money
  • Any necessary school supplies
Drop-Off Policy
To minimize classroom disruptions, Hoover High only accepts emergency medical item drop-offs during the school day (e.g., medication, inhalers, emergency replacement clothing, feminine supplies, etc.). We do not accept forgotten items such as instruments, lunches, or Chromebooks at the office.
However, parents are welcome to meet students in the lobby during their Crew period or between class bells if they need to hand something off directly. In addition, athletic gear may be dropped off directly at practice locations after school.

To support rising 9th-grade parents in the fall, Hoover High put together an "HHS Who Can Help Me" form featuring key staff names and email addresses for easy reference.  

We appreciate your support in helping students build daily habits that lead to success in high school and beyond. We’re so glad you’re joining the Hoover community and look forward to a fantastic year!
Rising 9th graders

BUMPUS BASICS

Parent Teacher Resource Guide

Important Information Links

Attendance Policies
Link to Anticipated Absence Form
Iron City Purchase Photos
Parent Square app
4 Administrators

ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION

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.
Ms. Donna Burke, Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th-grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. Kerry Efurd, 7th-grade Asst. Principal kefurd@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th-grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us

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
Counseling Website for more information and mental health contacts.
Ms. Chardae Franklin - 6th-grade Counselor chafranklin@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Rachel Gibson - 7th-grade Counselor ragibson@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Brennita Keith - 8th-grade Counselor bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us
HCS 25-26 School Calendar
HCS Code of Conduct
HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS EEOC NOTICE


[Monday, May 26 at 2:51 PM]
E-news updated with information about end-of-the-year Report Cards and Summer Hours for our Front Office.