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Bumpus E-News August 23, 2026

Posted Date: 08/23/26 (12:00 PM)


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August 23, 2026

A message from our Principal

Bumpus Family--

Wow! What a week! Thank you to everyone who came to Open House! It was a huge success. At the bottom of this message is a link to the presentation in case you need it for reference.

We kicked off fall sports this past week! It was so great to see the students in their element.

Please take the time to review this week's WAAGS with your students.

We appreciate everyone's patience with the transition to My School Bucks. All fees and anything extra, like yearbook or Color Run registration, are available. 

Here is a link to the website with parent “How-To” videos. Parent Videos

Link for Open House Presentation Open House Presentation.

As always, feel free to email me with any questions. afordham@hoover.k12.al.us

With Pride,
Dr. Andrea Fordham
8/24- Volleyball at Oak Mountain - 4:30pm
8/24-8/28- Bucs Serve, Cafeteria Stocking, 7:00-8:00 am

8/25- Bucs Serve, After School Service, A123, 3:30-5:00pm

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

8/28- Yearbook Field Trip- Thompson High School
       - Peer Helper Applications Due by 3:30pm
       - Fall Musical Tech Interviews
8/28-8/29- Volleyball, 7th Grade Over the Mountain Tournament, Hoover HS
8/29- Cross Country, Billingsley Invitational

8/31- Spirit Night at Grimaldi’s for the Bumpus Band, 11:00am-9:00pm
       - Volleyball vs Berry at Bumpus, 4:30pm
       - Fall Musical Audtitions
8/31-9/04- SGA Elections

9/01-9/03- Fall Musical Callbacks
We are Bumpus core values

IMPORTANT NEWS

PE Uniforms

7th and 8th Grade Only

Parents,
Our First Day to Dress Out is Monday, August 24th!

Make sure you have your uniform
and tennis shoes,
and bring your locker combination
to class on Monday!

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

Support our Bumpus Band on 8/31

Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria hosts a Spirit Night fundraiser for the Bumpus Band on Monday, August 31st, from 11 AM to 9 PM.

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

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
8/24-28, 8/31-9/4
After school service, A123
3:30-5:00pm
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

Community Service Sign-Up Link

In an effort to support our core values, students need to sign up using their HCS email.
The link can only be accessed via an HCS email.
Community Service Sign-Up Link
26-27 Community Service Form
Announcement for Bumpus Peer Helpers for the 2025-2026 school year, open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Drama Club dates

Th - Sept. 17
Th - Oct. 1 
Th - Oct. 29
Drama Club Winter Party 
Th - Dec 10

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.
Fall Musical
Audition and 
Tech Information

Join the Google Classroom to find more information about auditions and technical interviews. 

    Auditions: August 31
    Callbacks: September 1 - 3
    Tech Interviews: August 28

Join JUNA (Junior United Nations Assembly)

The JUNA club is seeking individuals interested in global citizenship and problem-solving.

Give Hope Day September 24

Join us for Give Hope Day- Thursday 9/24

Melody Miles 5K Fun Run/Walk 10/24

Poster for the Melody Miles 5K Fun Run/Walk supporting Hoover HS Choir, featuring a colorful running shoe and musical notes.

ATHLETIC NEWS

FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES

Poster announcing bowling tryouts with dates, times, and location: September 28 & 30, 4:00-5:30 PM at Vestavia Bowl.

BUMPUS BASICS

HEAL Calendar for August

Heal August Health 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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