Daily Bulletin
Today is Monday, December 8, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance - Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pause your conversations and stand quietly. Remove your hats, place your right hand over your heart, and join in, Ready… Begin: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
LUNCH MENU: What’s Cookin’ in the Café Today? Orange Chicken with Fried Rice & an Egg Roll A flavor-packed favorite that never misses! Grab a slice of pizza, cheese or pepperoni — you can’t go wrong. Fuego Spicy Chicken Wrap Loaded with flavor and bringing the heat! The Classics PB&J, yogurt with crackers, or sunflower seeds with wheat crackers — simple, yummy, and always reliable. Snack-Tastic Options Bistro Box or mini charcuterie board for a quick, tasty bite. Recharge, refuel, and enjoy your lunch!
Clubs & Activities Today: Character Collective Club is in Room 309 during Lunch B Power Hour: All grades are welcome in Room 201 with Mr. Lantz and Room 304 with Ms. Treloar, Mandarin Club is in Room 1014 with Ms. Qi.
Good morning, Raiders! Welcome to day one of College & Career Week! Today’s theme is Superhero Day — because every hero has an origin story, and your future starts right here at Black Mountain Middle School! College Fact of the Day: “There are more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States. That means there’s a school out there for every future hero — no matter what your powers are!” Career Fact: “Did you know? The fastest-growing careers today include cybersecurity, healthcare, and engineering. The world needs new heroes — and some of them might be sitting in your classroom!”
Spirit Week keeps going! Don’t forget: Tomorrow we DREAM BIG and wear Pajamas. Rock your coziest pajamas!
Winter Pop-Up Shop - Need holiday gifts this season? We’ve got you covered! We will be running a small holiday store on the stage in the quad during both lunches starting today through Tuesday the 16th. All prices are $2 or less!
Snowman Grams - Looking to buy a small gift for your friends? Snowman Grams are being sold at the Winter Pop-Up Shop in the quad starting today through the 16th. For $2 each you can send a friend a small stuffed snowman with a card. Snowman grams will be delivered to 1st period classes on Thursday December 18th so make sure to know the first period teacher of who you’re sending it to.
The Ugly Sweater Contest: It’s that time of year again! BMMS’ annual Ugly Sweater Design Contest has officially started. Get creative and design the ugliest sweater you can imagine. Pick up a sweater template in the library, and turn in your masterpiece by Friday, December 12th by 2:45 PM. Students will vote for “Ugliest Ugly Sweater” and “Prettiest Ugly Sweater.” Let the designing begin!
Winter Craft: Happy holidays Raiders! To celebrate, we will be running a winter craft during lunch in the library on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday the 10th. Come join us to make candy canes and decorated pine trees out of pipe cleaners. Hope to see you then!
Spelling Bee Alert: Our annual Spelling Bee is coming up this January! If you want to participate, stop by the front office and talk to Mrs. Hunt to add your name to the sign-up sheet. There will be a mandatory practice in January. The Spelling Bee itself will be held on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, right after school. The school champion will move on to compete at the county level later this spring!
Don’t forget to use your A-la-carte ticket this week. They will only be good to use for this week!!
Mindful Minute – Pause for a moment. Notice your body in your seat and your feet on the floor. Let your body rest, take a slow breath in… and a long breath out. Let your shoulders ease down. You’re centered, calm, and ready for what today brings. 3, 2, 1…begin
Have a powerful Monday, Raiders, and remember: Every hero starts somewhere!