Dear Brush Middle School Families,

First quarter grades are now posted. The end of the quarter is a good time to look at your student’s progress together and plan for the rest of the semester.

Celebrate successes. Look at what went well, whether that’s a strong grade, steady effort, a better habit, or progress in a hard class, and tell your student you noticed.

Look at what worked. Ask your student which routines helped most this quarter. A set homework time, a planner, studying ahead of tests, or asking teachers for help are all worth keeping.

Adjust what didn’t work. If some grades or habits aren’t where your student wants them, this is a good time to make changes. A new study routine, a different time for homework, or a talk with a teacher can help a lot before the second quarter gets going.

Connect with teachers during Office Hours.

This year, BMS is using an Office Hours format for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Each grade level (6th, 7th, 8th, and Electives) has set times when teachers are available to talk about academics or any concerns. You’re welcome to drop in during these times, but we encourage you to schedule an appointment through Rooms, the district’s communication app. Scheduling lets several teachers, including elective teachers, join the same meeting. It also helps avoid conflicts and makes sure staff are there to let you into the building.

6th Grade Office Hours (weekly)
Ms. Cote: Mondays, 6:35–7:15 a.m.
Mrs. Casearas: Mondays, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Clark: Tuesdays, 6:35–7:15 a.m. and 4:15–4:50 p.m.
Mr. Bixler: Wednesdays, 4:15–4:50 p.m.
Mr. Lyndon: Thursdays, 4:15–4:50 p.m.

7th Grade Office Hours (Mondays, 4:00–5:00 p.m.)
October 19, October 26, November 2, November 16, November 30, December 7

8th Grade Office Hours (Mondays, 4:00–5:00 p.m.)
October 19, October 26, November 2, November 16, November 30

Electives Office Hours
See the Electives Schedule for Fall 2026 Parent Teacher Conferences.

For more details about conferences at BMS, please read the Beet Beat Fall Conference Update.

Thank you for your partnership. We’re proud of our students’ hard work this quarter and look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Brian Singley
Principal
Brush Middle School

Sorry for any confusion: both the Middle School and High School Building Accountability Committees will be meeting at this time.

You're Invited: Building Accountability Committee Meeting, October 14
Dear Brush Secondary Campus Families, Staff, and Community Members,
You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Building Accountability Committee (BAC) meeting. The BAC brings together parents, staff, and community members to review school goals, discuss student achievement, and help shape the direction of our campus. Your voice and perspective are an important part of this work.
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Location: Brush Secondary Campus Library
Whether you're a returning member or attending for the first time, we'd be delighted to have you join us. No prior experience is needed, just an interest in supporting our students and school.
If you have any questions or topics you'd like to see on the agenda, please feel free to reach out ahead of time.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Brian Singley
Brush Middle School Principal
Brush Secondary Campus
(970) 842-5171
B.singley@brushschools.org

BHS students in grades 9 and 10 will be taking the PSAT on 4/16. Students will report at 7:45 am. Testing will begin by 8:15 am. It should take approximately 3 hours to complete. Students will be able to leave once testing is complete.

11th graders will be taking the SAT on 4/16. They will need to report by 7:45 am. The SAT will take approximately 3 hours. 11th graders will need to be back to the building by 12:45 to take the CMAS Science exam. CMAS should take approximately 2 hours. Students will be able to leave once testing is complete.

Seniors will not need to report to classes on 4/16.

Buses will run on normal schedules, and lunch will be served at regular time for students who remain in the building. No electronic devices or bags will be allowed in the testing rooms. Students will only be allowed to leave the testing rooms in case of emergency.

Please click here for CMAS testing schedules and expectations.

A link to view the BMS Veteran's Day Program can be found here.

BSC will allow students to wear Halloween Costumes on Thursday 10/30. The guidelines for each school are:

BMS-
No masks
No face or body paint
Inflatable costumes may only be worn during the costume parade

BHS-
No masks
Face paint cannot be used on the whole face
Inflatable costumes must be approved in advance by administration

Congratulations and thank you to all who voted. We will be the 9NEWS Preps NBC "Game of the Week" this Friday, October 3, 2025 vs Arvada at 7PM. 

They will be live with the Football Team at 4:45PM and at 5:20PM with the Beet Pile (Beetdigger Student Section - National Student Section of the Week!).  They will then be around the whole game and show highlights from the game and their trip to Brush on the 10:00PM show and the Saturday Morning Prep Rally.  We are looking forward to showing everyone in Colorado what it means to be a Beetdigger!  

We are asking that all Students that plan to be a part of the Student Section and the live shot at 5:20PM, please arrive in the stadium NO LATER THAN 5:05PM - please enter through the PASS GATE with your Student ID.  We will allow everyone to leave and come back after the live shot if you would like or you are more than welcome to stay and get your seat for the game and cheer on the Beetdiggers to victory.  We need everyone to show up tomorrow night and be loud and be proud - you all made this happen and the team can't do it without you!

Thanks!  HAPPY HOMECOMING! 

Dear Students and Families,

I am writing to provide you with important information regarding tomorrow's (9/30) return to classes following last night's incident.

First and most importantly, our school building and grounds are completely safe. I want to thank the Brush Police Department and Brush Volunteer Fire Department for their swift and professional response last night, which allowed us to quickly ensure the safety and security of our facility.

Classes will resume tomorrow as scheduled. Our staff is prepared to address any questions or concerns students may have, and we encourage open communication. If you or your student have specific questions we do ask that you direct them to Brush PD or the BSD District Office. We understand some students may have questions or concerns, and our staff is available for support.

Our focus this week is on providing a positive, normal experience for our students while ensuring everyone feels safe and supported. We believe our homecoming celebrations will be a wonderful way to bring our school community together. We are looking forward to a week filled with rich Beetdigger traditions and school and community spirit. 

Moving forward with our scheduled activities, we will be making one adjustment to our homecoming events. The pep rally originally scheduled for today has been moved to Wednesday to better coordinate with athletic schedules. All other homecoming dress-up days and events will proceed as planned.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly at bradley.bass@brushschools.org. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our school community.

Respectfully,

Bradley Bass

Principal

Brush Secondary Campus