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Bumpus E-News March 7, 2026

Posted Date: 03/07/26 (05:00 PM)
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March 7, 2026

A message from our Principal

Bumpus Family--

Once again, we had a full week! Lots of celebrations and fun activities. We are counting down to spring break. 10 school days! We are all feeling it. Please help us by encouraging your student to be focused and engaged.

The 9 weeks end this Friday. Please take the time to check your child's PowerSchool. If they are missing assignments or tests, now is the time for the students to see their teachers to schedule a time to make them up. 

Moving Up Day was great! The halls and classrooms were full of excitement and curiosity. 

Below you will find information about Multicultural Day! Please let Mrs. Efurd know if you can assist in any way.

The generosity of our Bumpus Family blows me away! Within 24 hours, the Amazon Wishlist for our new teacher space was completely bought. We will be unveiling the final product very soon. Your generosity moved me to tears. If you missed the opportunity, don’t worry. There will be more opportunities. 

Please scroll through this whole newsletter for updates. We appreciate everyone's continued support. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email or call me.

With Pride,
Dr. Andrea Fordham
3/09- Caesar Chess Class, Cafeteria 7:30-8:15am - Girls Golf at Oak Mountain State Park, 2:00-5:00pm - Softball vs Homewood at Bumpus, 4:30-6:30pm 3/10-3/12- Bucs Serve, Cafeteria, 7:00-8:00 am 3/10- Boys Golf at Oak Mountain State Park, 12:00-3:00pm - Tennis vs. Mountain Brook at Bumpus, 3:45-5:45pm 3/11- ABA Music Performance Assessment- Selected Students, Vestavia Hills H.S. - Girls Golf Birdie Bash Tournament at Highland Park Golf Course, 8:00am-12:00pm - Boys Golf at Timberline, 12:00-3:00pm - Tennis vs. Pizitz at Bumpus, 3:45-5:45pm - Outdoor Track & Field Meet at Vestavia Hills HS, 4:00-6:00pm - Softball at Thompson MS, 4:30-6:30pm 3/12- Bucs Serve, A123, 3:30-5:00pm 3/13- End of the 3rd 9 Weeks - Alabama All State Choral Festival - Select Students, Samford University, 10:00am – 4:00pm 3/13-3/14- Softball - Buccaneer Round Robin, Met Turf Fields
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IMPORTANT NEWS

Bumpus Cultural Fair

Sign-up to join us!

The Bumpus Cultural Fair will be held on May 19th. This is an all-day event highlighting the different cultures here at Bumpus and in our community. We are looking for anyone who may be interested in sharing their cultural knowledge through demonstrations, customs, traditions, etc. If you might be interested in assisting with this event, please complete the form below.
Bumpus Cultural Fair

Yearbooks for Sale in MSFs!

Buc Eye Yearbooks back on sale now on MySchoolFees.

Important Messages from the School Nurses

Wellness Prevention

As cold and flu season is upon us, it is especially important that we do all we can to prevent the spread of germs. Below are some helpful tips from the school nurses on wellness prevention:

  • Frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and warm, running water is our best line of defense against the spread of germs.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches a surface or object contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • If your child has a fever, they should remain at home. Children must be fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours before returning to school. This will help prevent the spread of illnesses to others. Click here to see when to keep your child home from school.
By working together, we can maintain a clean and healthy environment for our students and staff and limit the spread of germs. This also helps to prevent the sharing of germs with our family and friends outside of school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school nurse for guidance.  
MySchoolFees Link

Rising 9th Grade Transition Information

Hoover High School Course Selection Timeline

8th Grade Transition to 9th Grade/Hoover High School

Important Upcoming Dates:
March 30-April 3                     
Students check course verifications in PowerSchool for accuracy. Administrators and counselors provide notice of schedule change request procedures.

Please click here to view the complete 8th-grade to 9th-grade/Hoover High School transition timeline. 
HHS Course Selection Timeline

Important Reminders about Attendance

When a student is absent, a doctor's note or a parent note must be provided within three (3) days of the student’s return to school.

A parent note must include:
1. A written statement (with the student's FIRST and LAST name), the reason for the absence (emails without a signature are not accepted).
2. The date of the absence(s).
3. The parent’s signature.

Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a physical signature included to: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us

STUDENT NEWS

BUCS Serve- Community Service Information

REMINDERS for our Bucs Serve Students: MARCH Dates are available to sign up– check the Google Form: bit.ly/rfbservice. CALENDAR for March Cafeteria Stocking: 3/10-12, 3/17-19 Afternoon Service: 3/12 & New Date: 3/19 Please be sure to check your EMAIL and our Google Classroom to see if you are signed up! Join our BUCS Serve Google Classroom in order to participate: osuzb6c Use bit.ly/rfbservice to sign up! You must SIGN-UP to serve! Orange Bucs Serve Expectations Contracts and Teal 25-26 Community Service Forms are available at the front office and in the hanging baskets outside of A122.
Community Service Sign-Up Link
Community Service Award teal sheets with your documented 60 hours of volunteer time are DUE by APRIL 1st. If you want receive the Community Service Award- you must also turn in a signed Bucs Serve Student Expectations Orange Form. Forms are available in the front lobby, or come get them from the hanging baskets outside of A122.
25-26 Community Service Forms
BUCS Serve Expectations Contract
Drama Club Spring Dates Mar. 12 April 2 May 7 May 13 - Officer Elections May 14- End of Year Celebration 3:30-4:30 in the Drama Room B205 Google Classroom Code: tbdvtmn
Writing Bucs Meeting Dates Meeting dates for Mondays in MARCH & APRIL 3/16 3:30-5:00pm 4/06 3:30-5:00pm 4/20 3:30-5:00pm Meet in Mrs. Burbridge’s Room A123 Bring your journal and a snack.

8th Grade Sneaker Ball Information

9th Grade Sneaker Ball-- April 9th $20 via MySchoolFees

26-27 Math Team Information

Math Team for 2026-2027 If you would like to tryout for the 7th or 8th grade Math Team, please register using the link: https://bit.ly/4lbtAko The deadline to sign-up for testing is Friday, April 17th

SPHS Robotics Club for Girls

Spain Park High School is launching a new Robotics Club designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of female STEM leaders. The club will focus on hands-on engineering, coding, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through competitive and collaborative robotics projects. Our goal is to spark interest in STEM at an early age and encourage students to explore pathways in robotics, engineering, and technology as they transition into high school.
Spain Park High School is launching a new Robotics Club designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of female STEM leaders. The club will focus on hands-on engineering, coding, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through competitive and collaborative robotics projects. Our goal is to spark interest in STEM at an early age and encourage students to explore pathways in robotics, engineering, and technology as they transition into high school.
Volunteer at McWane Science Center Summer 2026
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ATHLETIC NEWS

Spring Sports

Spring Sports Schedules


HHS Volleyball Tryouts March 10, 11, 17 and 18
Girls Basketball Tryouts

BUMPUS BASICS

March Healthy Calendar

Heal March Calendar
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News from the Attendance Office

When a student is absent, a doctor's note or a parent note must be provided within three (3) days of the student’s return to school. A parent note must include: 1. A written statement (with the student's FIRST and LAST name), the reason for the absence (emails without a signature are not accepted). 2. The date of the absence(s). 3. The parent’s signature. Notes CAN BE EMAILED as long as there is a physical signature included to: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us

Anticipated Absence Forms

These are being submitted to our attendance office as incomplete. Please see the instructions below and a copy of the attendance form. We must receive these in a timely, complete manner.

Parents, please complete the section of the form marked for parents.
Students, please complete the section of the form marked for students. Have your teachers complete the section marked for teachers and have each teacher sign the form. All students MUST get their teachers signatures and assignments on the Anticipated Absence form before it can be approved by admin. Please return the completed forms to Mrs. Rush in the 2nd floor office after the assignments and teachers signatures are on the form. 

After all parties complete the form, please RETURN the COMPLETED form to Mrs. Rush in the 2nd-floor office or email the COMPLETED form to bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us.
Please do not email incomplete Anticipated Absence forms to Bumpus Attendance. The forms must be fully completed and submitted before the student's absence for them to be approved by the administrator. 
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rush in the Bumpus Attendance Office at (205) 439-2268 or at bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us. 

Anticipated Absence Form - Clicking on this link will allow you to download and print the document.
New Anticipated Absence Form-- please use the new form for any planned absences.
Link to Anticipated Absence Form
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

News from The Registrar

Moving details to the Registrar.
Register Here
Withdraw Here

How to Check iReady Progress

Checking your student's Iready progress

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.
Dr. 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
Dr. 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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