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Bumpus E-News for July 27, 2025

Posted Date: 7/27/25 (12:00 PM)

Bumpus Enews

July 27, 2025

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R. F. Bumpus Middle School

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Bumpus Instagram: @RFBumpus
Bumpus Athletics Instagram: @bumpusbucsathletics
Bumpus Athletics Twitter: @BucsBumpus
PE Instagram: @bumpus_bucs_p.e
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Bumpus Photo Facebook: @BUMPUS.DIGIPHOTO
Phone: (205) 439-2200
Twitter: @RFBumpus
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A message from our Principal

Bumpus Family!

We are beyond excited to begin the 25/26 school year! Our teachers have already been working in their rooms. The administration staff has been busy planning and preparing our wonderful school for August 7th all summer.

I am looking forward to meeting all of my new students! I am excited to get to know the entire Bumpus community. I do not doubt that we will all be able to work together to make this a wonderful school year.

Please read this information in its entirety. It does have a lot of information, but it will answer many questions you may have. If you ever need me for anything, please email or call me. afordham@hoover.k12.al.us (205) 439-2200 ext 2210.

SCHEDULES:
Schedules go live in Power School at some point
on 7/28/25. Please remember that schedules
could change before BUCS Day. The schedule is
not final. However, if you see your child missing
any of the following items, please complete this
form.
  • 4 core classes - math, English, social studies, and science
  • 2 electives for 7th and 8th grade and 1 elective for 6th grade
  • PE
Please ONLY fill out this form if you are missing one of the above items, OR have an incorrect math class. Schedule Error Form
Schedules will continue to be adjusted to level classes through the beginning of the year.

FEES
Fees will go LIVE on My School Fees on July
30th. Link to their website: My School Fees Website

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

BUCS DAY
BUCS Day is July 31 from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and the make-up day is August 5 from 4:00-6:00pm (only attend one time).
  • Students will receive schedules and lockers in grade-level hallways.
  • Students can walk their schedules.
  • PTO tables will be here for the Color Run and PTO parent sign-up. And they will also be selling t-shirts.
  • PE uniforms (7th and 8th grade only) will have a table for you to view sizes ONLY. Payment and distribution will come later.
  • CNP will have a table set up.
  • Nurses will be here for medication drop-off (ensure all medication is unopened and unused, along with physician orders). Over-the-counter medication must also be in original containers, unused and not opened.

SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 7th
  • Students can enter the school at 7:30am and continue until 8:27am.
  • Arriving after that time, you will need to walk your child in and check in at the front desk. The dismissal bell rings at 3:30.
  • Bell Schedule 25/26 Bell Schedule
  • 25-26 Bumpus FAQ
  • Here is the car rider line map.
Fordham headshot
Carpool line

IMPORTANT NEWS & EVENTS

Important Dates and Events

Poppin with the Principal- July 29

Poppin with the Principal

New-to-Hoover Meet and Greet- July 30

Meet and Greet

BUCS Day- July 31 (Make-up date- Aug 5)

Bucs Day

Supply Lists for the New School Year

See the graphics below for grade level school supply lists

If you have any questions, please email our Principal, Mrs. Fordham- afordham@hoover.k12.al.us
Supply lists
8th grade list
7th grade list
6th grade

STUDENT NEWS

BUCS Serve- Community Service Information

Bucs Serve info
25-26 Community Service Forms
Community Service Sign-Up Link

BUMPUS BASICS

Attendance Policies
Link to Anticipated Absence Form
Parent Square app

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.
Mrs. Andrea Fordham, Principal afordham@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th-grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. Kerry Efurd, 7th-grade Asst. Principal kefurd@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th-grade Asst. Principal jjones@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
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