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Bumpus E-News August 16, 2026

Posted Date: 08/16/26 (12:00 PM)


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August 16, 2026

A message from our Principal

Bumpus Family--

I hope that your kiddos came up excited and maybe a little tired this week. It was a great first 3 days of school. You will receive the e-news every Saturday evening or Sunday at noon. This is filled with information, so please read it thoroughly. 

We kick off fall sports this week! I am excited to see my students do what they love outside of the school day! One of my favorite things as an educator is seeing my students working hard at their passion.

Wednesday, August 19th, is our open house from 6-7:30. Doors will open at 5:40. Please enter through the front doors. You will report to your student's first-period teacher. Staff will be ready to help you, but it would be best if you come with your child's schedule. If you cannot attend, all information will be shared via Parent Square. We ask that all parents leave promptly at 7:30, so that our teachers can get home to their families.
  • It is the family's choice if you bring your student. 
  • I will send a detailed timeline for the event on Monday afternoon, but please plan to stay from the beginning to the end if you want to meet all the teachers. Open House is not a come-and-go event like BUCS Day.

I am so grateful for the thoughtfulness of our parents and families. The Amazon Wish List to stock the teacher collaboration room was a huge success! The office is overflowing with treats for our teachers! Thank you.

This opt-out form was part of registration, but if you DO NOT want your child's picture featured in social media posts, please fill out this form. Again, this is only if YOU DO NOT want your child's picture on social media or any other platforms. This form must be completed and turned in directly to me. OPT Out Picture Form

I appreciate everyone's patience with transportation. I think by Friday, buses were running closer to their scheduled times. 

Again, please read this message and everything below carefully. As always, please feel free to email me with any questions. afordham@hoover.k12.al.us

With Pride,
Dr. Andrea Fordham
8/18- 6th Grade Chromebook Swap, 10:30am-12:30pm

8/19- Open House- All Grades, 6:00-7:30pm

8/20- Day 1 of iReady Testing
       - Football Jamboree vs Mountain Brook, Hoover HS, 5:00pm

8/21- Day 2 of iReady Testing
       - Volleyball at Berry HeffStrong Tournament - 7th Grade, 5:00pm

8/24- Volleyball at Oak Mountain - 4:30pm

8/26- Football vs Bragg, Hoover HS, 5:00pm
       - Volleyball at Pizitz - 4:30pm

8/29- Cross Country, Billingsley Invitational
We are Bumpus core values

IMPORTANT NEWS

PE Uniforms

7th and 8th Grade Only

Parents,
Please order your student's PE Uniform if you haven't already done so!
Uniform Cost = $17.00
Payment Options:
1) Pay and choose your sizes on MySchoolBucks!
2) Send Cash and make note of your sizes, or send a Check (made payable to Bumpus Middle School) and include sizes on your check and give it to your PE teacher!
Sizes Available in Shirts and Shorts:
Youth Large 
Adult Small 
Adult Medium
Adult Large 
Adult XL
Adult 2XL

SGA T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Sale

Spirit Wear - Shirts and Sweatshirts for sale for SGA on MySchoolBucks.
MySchoolBucks Link

SGA Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

SGA Fundraising for Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Research.
SGA Fundraising Link

HVR Hat Sale for Bucs Serve

HVR Hat Sale for Bucs Serve. $25 per hat. Purchase on MySchoolBucks.
MySchoolBucks Link

Attendance Reminders

Bumpus Attendance Policies and Anticipated Absence Form.
Bumpus Attendance Policies and Anticipated Absence Form.

Support Bumpus by filling the green Clothes Bin

Cleaning out your closets for the new school year?

Please consider filling the Clothes Bin outside our Football Field!

Bring your unwanted clothing, bedding, towels, shoes, and any fabric items, in any condition, to The Bin.

Proceeds support Bucs Serve and Community Service at Bumpus.

News from The Registrar

Moving details to the Registrar.
Register Here
Withdraw Here

STUDENT NEWS

SGA Elections Information

Information about SGA Elections. Classroom code: lgasphqv

Leadership Bumpus Information

Leadership Bumpus is our nomination-based student leadership group focused on developing leadership skills, service, and positive impact within our school and community.
Leadership Bumpus' Google Classroom lessons are open to everyone. All interested students may participate in our Google Classroom leadership lessons, activities, opportunities, and weekly challenges.
A limited number of nominated students will be selected as Leadership Bumpus members to participate in monthly Leadership Labs and an off-campus service-learning experience. Teachers will nominate students who display leadership interest and potential. Selected students and families will receive additional information once this year’s roster is finalized.

If your child is interested in joining the Leadership Bumpus Google Classroom, tell them to see Dr. Jones. our 6th grade Administrator.

BUCS Serve- Community Service Information

Community Service Sign-Up Link

In an effort to support our core values-- STUDENTS need to sign up on their Chromebooks.
The link can only be accessed via an HCS email.
Start getting your 26-27 Community Service Hours!
August/September Dates are available to sign up– use the Google Form: bit.ly/rfbservice. 

CALENDAR for August/September
Cafeteria Stocking: 7:00-8:00am
8/17-21, 8/24-28, 8/31-9/4

After school service, A123
8/18, 8/25, 9/1
 
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
New BLUE 26-27 Forms are available in the hanging baskets outside of A122 on the 8-3 Hallway or print a form using the link HERE.
Community Service Sign-Up Link
26-27 Community Service Form

Drama Club Information

Join us for Drama Club this year at Bumpus!

Any student who attends is welcome. 

Our first meeting is NEXT WEDNESDAY - August 19th from 3:30 - 4:30. 

Please make sure to complete the permission form included in the Google Classroom prior to attending your first meeting. 
"Join us for Drama Club this year at Bumpus! Any student who attends is welcome. 

Our first meeting is NEXT WEDNESDAY - August, 19th from 3:30 - 4:30. 

Please make sure to complete the permission form included in the Google Classroom prior to attending your first meeting. "

Fall Musical Information

Audition and Tech Interview Information for the Fall Musical

Join us for auditions and tech interviews for our fall musical, How to Train Your Dragon Jr.
For more information, join the Google Classroom (the code is outside Mr. G's room). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out via email or a ParentSquare message.
"Join us for auditions and tech interviews for our fall musical, How to Train Your Dragon Jr. 
For more information, join the Google Classroom (the code is outside Mr. G's room). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out via email or a ParentSquare message. "

Give Hope Day September 24

Join us for Give Hope Day- Thursday 9/24

ATHLETIC NEWS

FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES

BUMPUS BASICS

HEAL Calendar for August

Heal August Calendar

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

How to Check iReady Progress

Checking your student's Iready progress

FOCUS ACT INFORMATION

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Carpool Information

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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.
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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