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Bumpus E-News August 30, 2026

Posted Date: 08/30/26 (12:00 PM)
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August 30, 2026

A message from our Principal

Bumpus Family--

I hope you all had a wonderful week! We are finally getting into a routine, and that makes me very happy!

All week, I have made several announcements about opportunities for 
students to get involved with clubs or other after-school activities 
here at Bumpus. All of that information is also located in this newsletter.

Please make sure you adhere to our attendance policies and submit 
excuses. Please remember that if a handwritten excuse is emailed, you 
must sign the note. If you are checking out your child, you must arrive 
before 3 pm. Thank you!

Color Run is Oct 8th!! Registration is $35. This includes a shirt and color packets. You can register on My 
School Bucks. On Sept 11, PTO will be in the building to accept cash or check payments. You can send it 
with your child or come to the school. The times are 8:00 am-10:00 am and 2:30 pm-3:30 pm. 

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email me at afordham@hoover.k12.al.us.

With Pride,
Dr. Andrea Fordham
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 8/31-9/03- Debate Camp, Library, 3:30-5:00pm 8/31-9/04- SGA Elections - Bucs Serve, Cafeteria Stocking, 7:00-8:00 am 9/01- Deadline to sign up for E-Sports, 3:30pm - Bucs Serve, After School Service, A123, 3:30-5:00pm 9/01-9/03- Fall Musical Callbacks 9/03- Football vs Clay, Hoover HS, 5:00pm 9/04- SGA Election Day - JUNA Club Applications Due, 3:30pm 9/7- Labor Day Holiday, Schools/Offices Closed
We are Bumpus core values

IMPORTANT NEWS

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.

Bumpus Counseling Corner

Image displays 'Bumpus Counseling Corner' with text inviting users to catch up on news and share thoughts via a survey.
Bumpus Counseling Corner 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

Love Like Lexi Parent Project

HCS parents are invited to join us for a special program focused on helping young people build hope, self-worth, resilience, and positive connections while raising awareness around adolescent suicide.

As part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week, parents will learn more about the Love Like Lexi Project and the message high school students will hear during upcoming assemblies. Andrea Mills, Lexi’s mother, will share her personal story of loss, hope, and resilience and discuss ways families can support their children through life’s challenges.

  • Parent Program: Love Like Lexi
  • September 8 at 6 pm
  • Hoover High School Performing Arts Center
  • Open to parents and guardians of HCS students of all ages

Poster for the "Love Like Lexi Project" Parent Assembly, featuring logos for Hoover High School and Spain Park High School.

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.

Hoover Community Health & Wellness Fair

We are excited to invite students and families to the Hoover Community Health and Wellness Fair! This event brings together local healthcare providers, wellness experts, and community resources to support the health and well-being of our entire Hoover school community.
Event Details: 
  • Event: Hoover Community Health and Wellness Fair
  • Date: Saturday, October 3rd 
  • Time: 10am-1pm 
  • Location: Hunter Street Baptist Church parking lot (2600 John Hawkins Parkway)  
  • Admission: Free and open to all students, staff, and families
Highlights & Activities:
  • Interactive health, nutrition, and fitness exhibits
  • Free health screenings and safety demonstrations
  • Family-friendly games, giveaways, and educational resources
Flyer & Vendor Information: See the event flyer below.
  • Participating Vendors: To view the full, live list of participating vendors, health organizations, and sponsors, simply scan the QR code located on the attached flyer using any smartphone camera.

Poster for the Hoover City Schools Community Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

STUDENT NEWS

BUCS Serve- Community Service Information

Start getting your 26-27 Community Service Hours! September Dates are available to sign up– use the Google Form: bit.ly/rfbservice. CALENDAR for September Cafeteria Stocking: 7:00-8:00am 8/31-9/4, 9/8-9/11, 9/14-18, 9/21-9/25, 9/28-10/2 After school service, A123: 3:30-5:00pm 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 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

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.
Poster for 'How to Train Your Dragon: The Musical Jr.' with audition and tech information.

Debate Team Information

Graphic announcing a Debate Camp for students interested in joining the debate team.
Announcement for Bumpus ESPORTS: Mandatory virtual parent meeting Sept 4th at 5:30 PM.

6th Grade Robotics Team Information

Poster announces 6th Grade VEX Robotics Team tryouts with "Build, Program, & Compete!" slogan.
Scholars Bowl tryouts announcement with date, times, locations, and Google Classroom code.

Spirit Week Information 9/14-9/18

Bumpus Middle School Spirit Week poster for September 14-18, featuring daily themes and graphics.
Drama Club dates Th - Sept. 17 Th - Oct. 1 Th - Oct. 29 Drama Club Winter Party Th - Dec 10

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

Color Guard Managers Wanted

Attention all current 7th and 8th grade students! If you are interested in being considered for a HHS Color Guard Manager this year, please complete an application and submit by Friday, September 11th at 5pm. Being an HHS color guard manager means you will attend all the HHS Varsity football games and assist with the half-time performance. You also sit in the stands with the HHS band and help cheer on the BUCS! This is a great opportunity for those who might be interested in joining our team in the future to experience what Friday Night Lights with the HHS Guard is all about!
Here is a link to the application: https://tinyurl.com/HHSMgrApp2026
A group of young people in pink uniforms are posing for a photo, with text announcing "WANT TO BE AN HHS COLORGUARD MANAGER?? APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!".

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 Tuesday, 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 KC Armstrong at hooverbucsmtb@gmail.com.
Poster for the Hoover Bucs MTB Team Information Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Poster announcing bowling tryouts with dates, times, and location: September 28 & 30, 4:00-5:30 PM at Vestavia Bowl.
Poster announcing Bumpus Tennis Tryouts on October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Bumpus Tennis Courts.

BUMPUS BASICS

HEAL Calendar for August

Heal August Health Calendar

News from The Registrar

Moving details to the Registrar.
Register Here
Withdraw Here

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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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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