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Bumpus E-News September 6, 2025

Posted Date: 9/06/25 (5:41 PM)
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September 6, 2025

A message from our Principal

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Bumpus Family--

We had a great week! We ended the week with a pep rally, and it was amazing! You probably heard all the fun if you were around the school between 2:30 and 3:15! We recognized our fall athletic teams, band, cheer, dance, community service volunteers, and the cast and crew of our fall play. It was so great to see all of our students' involvement. It is up for debate which grade level it is. We were also able to live-stream the event for some of our students who did not want to attend in person. 

Join the fun at the Bumpus Color Run on October 9, 2025! This is a fun run course with 6 color stations running on and near the campus of Bumpus Middle School! Please complete the Color Run Google Form. You MUST ALSO fill out the form on My School Fees to pay for the Color Run. So there are two requirements.
1. Fill out the Google Form (Link Above)
2. Pay on My School Fees My School Fees Link

COST: $35.00 for early registration by 9/23. The price will increase to $40 on 9/24. 
  • Registration includes: 1 individual color packet and a Bumpus Color Run T-Shirt!
*** If paying by check, please make the check payable to Bumpus Middle School. CASH OR CHECK AT THE SCHOOL on 9/9/25, 9/22/25, or 10/6/25***

Now is a great time to check in on your child's grades. There are great “how-to” videos available on our website under Resources, or you can simply ask your student to log in to their Chromebook and click on Clever.

All grade levels will participate in suicide prevention presentations in the media center this week. Grade level counselors and our mental health counselor will be leading the presentations.

The E-News is filled with updates and upcoming events. Please scroll to the bottom so you and your student have all of the information. 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

With Pride,
Andrea Fordham
9/08- Volleyball at Hewitt-Trussville- 7th gr-5:30pm, 8th gr-4:30pm 9/09-9/11- Community Service- Cafeteria Restocking, 7-8am- BY SIGN UP ONLY 9/09- Scholars Bowl Tryouts- A226, 7:30am & A224, 3:30pm 9/09- 8th Grade Suicide Prevention Talks - Media Cener, A, B, C, F, G 9/09 & 9/11- Community Service- A123, 3:30-5:00pm- BY SIGN UP ONLY 9/10- 7th Grade Suicide Prevention Talks - Media Cener, A, B, D, F, G 9/10- Volleyball Tri-Match vs. Berry/Clay- Competition Gym, 3:30-7:30pm 9/11- Yearbook Staff Field Trip, 8:30-2:30pm 9/11- 6th Grade Suicide Prevention Talks - Media Cener, B, D, E, G 9/11- Drama Club Meeting, B205- 3:30-4:30pm 9/11- Football vs. Oak Mountain at Hoover HS, 7th gr 5:00pm; 8th gr 6:45pm 9/11- Band Students Perform at FB Game, 5:00-7:00pm 9/12- Progress Reports Viewable in PowerSchool Portal 9/15 & 9/16 Bumpus Girls Basketball Tryouts- Competition Gym, 3:30-5:30pm 9/15- Volleyball at Liberty Park- 7th gr 5:30pm and 8th gr at 4:30pm 9/16-9/18- Community Service- Cafeteria Restocking, 7-8am- BY SIGN UP ONLY

R. F. Bumpus Middle School

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Other accounts to follow:
Bumpus Instagram: @RFBumpus
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Bumpus Athletics Twitter: @BucsBumpus
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Bumpus Photo Facebook: @BUMPUS.DIGIPHOTO
Phone: (205) 439-2200
Twitter: @RFBumpus
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IMPORTANT NEWS

COLOR RUN NEWS

Color Run Happening October 9 Pay a fee on MySchoolFees of $35 before 9/23 or $40 on 9/24 or later! Also if you would like to pay with cash or check you can on 9/9, 9/22 and 10/6!

CALLING ALL CORPORATE SPONSORS!

If your business is interested in sponsoring our annual Color Run, please see the details in this post. We offer three levels of sponsorship to suit your needs. The QR code for more information is posted here for you.

October 9th is getting closer!
Color Run Sponsorships
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Sunshine Committee

Parents!

If you’re looking for a way to help your school and get first dibs on volunteer opportunities within the school, please let us know! You can scan the QR code or fill out the following Google form for us:
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Sunshine Committee Link

Leadership Bumpus

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Bumpus’ student leadership initiative, which focuses on building leadership skills through service, has chosen to serve one of our community organizations, "Ady's Big Army."
 
We have the opportunity to support this organization in their fundraising efforts. As part of this fundraising event, teams are gathering donations, and the team that raises the most will win first place with a party catered by Chick-fil-A and recognition on WVTM-13!

Please consider supporting our students as they work to gather the most donations for Ady’s Army so they can win first place while growing their leadership skills through service in our community. 

Scan the QR code and be sure to select “Leadership Bumpus” if you choose to give.

If you have any questions about this or about Leadership Bumpus, please contact Dr. Jones at jjones@hoover.k12.al.us.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found
PLEASE be sure to send your children to check the Lost and Found area for missing water bottles and lunch boxes. These items seem to multiply in Lost and Found daily.

Please also LABEL all items with First and Last names. If items are labeled with names-- even water bottles-- they can be returned to the student.

All unclaimed and unlabeled items will be donated to charity at the end of each 9 weeks.
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STUDENT NEWS

Wear Gold or Yellow on Sept. 25th For Hope for Autumn.
Scholars Bowl Tryouts
Drama club dates
Drama Permission Form

BUCS Serve- Community Service Information

In an effort to keep to our Bumpus Core Values of responsibility and integrity-- only students can access the sign-up form using their HCS email. Parents, please have your student sign up for their community service dates and discuss when they can serve with you.
If you missed the Information Meeting– Please join the Bucs Serve Google Classroom and find out how to join us to serve. Join our BUCS Serve Google Classroom in order to participate: osuzb6c If you attended the meeting– join the Google Classroom if you have not done so AND turn your orange contracts into the Red Basket outside of A122 or put them in Mrs. Burbridge/Mrs. Stanton’s mailboxes in the 1st Floor Teacher Workroom.
Community Service Reminders: If you are planning to do community service at Bumpus this year, or you are planning to serve in our community to get your 60 hours for the Community Service Award– you must complete an Orange Community Service Contract before you submit your hours for the Award. Only Students can access the Bucs Serve Google Form to sign up for Bumpus dates using their HCS email address Teal 25-26 Community Service forms and Orange Contracts can be found outside of A122 in the hanging baskets by the door. Completed contracts can be turned into the Completed Forms basket also outside A122.
25-26 Community Service Forms
Community Service Sign-Up Link
Mechanical Engineering Event
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Join Hope For Autumn This School Year

The Hope for Autumn Junior Board is open to high school students and middle school students who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to help lead fundraising efforts, participate in service projects, and develop leadership skills while working alongside peers who care about giving back. Applications are open now for the 2025–2026 school year!

Hope for Autumn Foundation Junior Board

ATHLETIC NEWS

Schedules

Fall sports

Fall Sports

Basketball Tryouts

Girls Basketball Tryouts
Boys Basketball Tryouts

Bowling Team Tryouts

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Golf Tryouts

Golf Tryout Information

Hoover Bucs MTB Tryouts

Hoover Bucs Mountain Bike Team Info Meeting:

Any 6th, 7th, or 8th-grade GIRLS and BOYS interested in joining the Hoover Bucs Mountain Bike (MTB) Team, please come to our Information Meeting on Monday, September 22 from 6pm - 7pm at the Hoover High School back parking lot (look for our team tent). Our upcoming racing Season is fast approaching, and we’re excited for another fun-filled Season! So, if you want to ride your mountain bike through the woods on single track trails over rocks/roots and other surprises with your teammates and other teams, then please come to the meeting to hear all about our upcoming season and what we’re all about, and how to join the team! If you can’t make the meeting or have any questions, email Coach David Crossman at hooverbucsmtb@gmail.com.
Hoover Bucs MTB Team Info Meeting

HHS Boys Soccer Tryous

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HHS Girls Soccer Tryouts

Girls Soccer Tryouts will be October 6-9 from 4-5:15pm at the Football Practice fields (between the softball field and tennis courts). Fill out this Google Form and get your Dragonfly up to date before September 29 in order to sign up!
Girls Soccer Tryout information
Girls Soccer Tryout Sign-Up Form

Dance Team Spirit Nights

September 8th - Beef O'Brady's - Time TBA
September 23 - City Bowls - 4-8pm
October 13th - Grimaldi's - All Day
November 16 - Kendra Scott at The Summit, Time TBA
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BUMPUS BASICS

Healthy Family HEAL September Calendar

Heal September information
Heal Sept Calendar

Attendance Information

Attendance Matters Every Day Mrs. Rush - 2nd floor This year, parents are still required to physically sign parent notes and may not use an e-signature. Parents can submit the signed excuse either by attaching it via email (as done last year) or by attaching it using ParentSquare. Simply replying to the "your student has been marked absent" alert will not suffice unless the parent note or doctor note is attached. Please remember to provide a handwritten note with your signature or a doctor's excuse within 3 days of their return to school.
Attendance Reminders: Please email bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2268 concerning all attendance issues. ● Turn in notes WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ABSENCE in the gray boxes or to Mrs. Rush. ● Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a signature to: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us ● ONLY 9 PARENT EXCUSED absences per year ● Anticipated Absence Forms must be turned in AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR to the absence
Attendance Policies
Link to Anticipated Absence Form

FOCUS ACT INFORMATION

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Carpool Information

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Important Information Links

Parent Teacher Resource Guide

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
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