Daily Bulletin

Today is Thursday, February 26, 2026

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: Today’s Lunch sounds delicious! Carnitas Burrito Bowl slow cooked with brown rice and black beans. Deep dish pizza — cheesy or pepperoni. Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wrap. Your Daily Entrée Choices: PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt with wheat crackers & sunflower seeds or grab a Bistro Box or a Mini Charcuterie Board. Enjoy your lunch break!

Clubs & Activities Today: Wellness Club is in the Library during Lunch B, Theater Club is in Room 1001 during Lunch A, MSA Club is in Room 808 during Lunch B, Hermicraft/Lifeseries Club is in Room 603 during Lunch B. Power Hour: All grades are welcome in Room 1006 with Ms. Pinkerton, Mandarin Club is in Room 1014 with Ms. Xia, Spanish Club is in Room 105 with Ms. Padilla from 2:40-3:55, Garden Club is in Room 101, Chess Club is in Room 303 and Spin Club is in the Quad at 4:00.

Attention 6th Graders! Camp is next week! Please bring any medications, medication forms, and any remaining payments to the front office.

Wrestling: There will be a wrestling informational meeting this coming Monday, March 2nd from 3:00-4:15 in the Little Theater and the 1st practice will be Wednesday, March 4th.

Grading Period: Hey Raiders, don’t forget that tomorrow is the end of the 2nd trimester grading period. Make sure to use this week to check for any missing or incomplete assignments from the last six weeks on Synergy. Progress reports will be posted to Synergy on Friday March 6th.

Don’t forget, Raiders! Rock your Raider gear tomorrow and show your school spirit.

Wellness Center: Tomorrow we will have yoga in the Wellness Center during both lunches. Students and teachers are all welcome! Yoga reduces stress, improves focus, and boosts emotional regulation. Let's stretch, breathe, and find our calm! Hope to see you Friday in the Wellness Center.

Bike Permit Reminder: Don’t forget, bike permits are due this Monday, March 2nd. If you ride to school on a bike, e-bike, scooter, or skateboard a permit is required. Permit applications are in the front office or on the school website under the Student Life tab. Once completed, please bring the permit to the front office.

Mindful Minute – Place your feet on the floor and take a slow breath in… and out. Picture a calm lake on a quiet morning. Take one more steady breath. Your mind is clear, and you’re ready to learn.… 3, 2, 1…begin

That’s the end of our mindful minute.

Have an amazing day Raiders!

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Today is Wednesday, February 25, 2026

LUNCH MENU: Today’s lunch is bringing the flavor! It’s wing Wednesday! Grab bone-in chicken wings with a garlic knot, a Deluxe Garden Salad with a dinner roll, or a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. Your Daily Entrée Choices: PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt with wheat crackers & sunflower seeds or grab a Bistro Box or a Mini Charcuterie Board. Enjoy your lunch break!

Clubs & Activities Today: Pride Club is in Room 1012 during Lunch A and in Room 705 during Lunch B, Newspaper Club is in Room 105 during Lunch B, The Roook Club is in the Library during Lunch B. Power Hour: All grades are welcome in Room 201 with Mr. Lantz, Mandarin Club is in Room 1014 with Ms. Qi and Reading Raiders is in the Library.

6th Grade Camp Countdown! Camp is next week! Please bring any medications, medication forms, and any remaining payments to the front office.

Lunar New Year - Lunar New Year started on February 17th! Our mandarin immersion students are celebrating with a fun morning activity just for you. Tomorrow will be the last day to join the fun, swing by Room 1014, 10 minutes before school starts, to learn cool Mandarin phrases—and win a prize!

Wrestling: There will be a wrestling informational meeting this coming Monday, March 2nd from 3:00-4:15 in the Little Theater and the 1st practice will be Wednesday, March 4th.

Grading Period: Hey Raiders, don’t forget that this Friday, February 27th is the end of the 2nd trimester grading period. Make sure to use this week to check for any missing or incomplete assignments from the last six weeks on Synergy. Progress reports will be posted to Synergy on Friday March 6th.

Bike Permit Reminder: Do you ride to school on a bike, e-bike, scooter, or skateboard? If you do, make sure you have a permit—they are required starting Monday, March 2. Permit applications are in the front office or on the school website under the Student Life tab. Once completed, please bring the permit to the front office.

Mindful Minute – Sit with your feet on the floor and your hands resting still. Take a deep breath in… and let it out slowly. Imagine your thoughts lining up neatly, like books on a shelf. Take one more breath then open your focus to the room—you’re present and ready for the day… 3, 2, 1…begin

That’s the end of our mindful minute.

Have a fantastic Wednesday Raiders!

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Today is Tuesday, February 24, 2026

LUNCH MENU: Lunch on your mind? Check out what’s cooking today - Walking Taco: your choice of Fritos or Doritos topped with turkey taco meat, chili, and warm nacho cheese sauce. Bean & Cheese Burrito or the Winter Harvest Chicken Salad served with apple vinaigrette dressing and a dinner roll. Your Daily Entrée Choices: PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt with wheat crackers & sunflower seeds or grab a Bistro Box or a Mini Charcuterie Board. Enjoy your lunch break!

Clubs & Activities Today: Clip Club is in Room 201 during Lunch A, Christian Bible Study is in Room 1006 during Lunch B. Hope Squad meets today during both lunches in our usual rooms. Power Hour: All grades are welcome in Room 304 with Ms. Treloar, Mandarin Club is in Room 1014 with Ms. Xia, Spanish Club is in Room 105 with Ms. Padilla from 2:40-3:55 and Book Club is in the Library.

6th Grade Camp Countdown! Camp is next week! Please bring to the front office any medications, medication forms, and any remaining payments this week.

Lunar New Year - Lunar New Year started on February 17th! Our mandarin immersion students are celebrating with a fun morning activity just for you. Tomorrow through Thursday swing by Room 1014, 10 minutes before school starts, to learn cool Mandarin phrases—and win a prize!

Join ASB today - at lunch today to draw Chalk Music Artist Stars along a red carpet in the Quad!

Wrestling: There will be a wrestling informational meeting next Monday, March 2nd from 3:00-4:15 in the Little Theater.

Grading Period: Hey Raiders, don’t forget that this Friday February 27th is the end of the 2nd trimester grading period. Make sure to use this week to check for any missing or incomplete assignments from the last six weeks on Synergy. Progress reports will be posted to Synergy on Friday March 6th.

Mindful Minute – Sit back and relax your shoulders. Take a slow breath in through your nose… and gently breathe out. Imagine turning the volume knob down on your thoughts, just a little. Take one more steady breath. When you’re ready, bring your attention back—you’re calm, focused, and ready to start your day… 3, 2, 1…begin

That’s the end of our mindful minute.

Have a great Tuesday Raiders!

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Today is Monday, February 23, 2026

LUNCH MENU: Lunch Looks Good today! Today’s menu is: Orange Chicken with Fried Rice and an Egg Roll! Cheese or pepperoni pizza or Fuego Spicy Chicken Wrap! Your Daily Entrée Choices: PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt with wheat crackers & sunflower seeds or grab a Bistro Box or a Mini Charcuterie Board. Enjoy your lunch break!

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 in Room 304 with Ms. Treloar, Mandarin Club is in Room 1014 with Ms. Qi.

6th Grade Camp Countdown! We are 1 week away from camp. Please bring to the front office any medications, medication forms, and any remaining payments that week.

Lunar New Year - Do you know that the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in many Asian countries and is celebrated for 15 joyful days. This year’s celebration began on February 17th and welcomes the Year of the Horse! Did you know Black Mountain Middle School has a Mandarin Immersion Program? To celebrate this special holiday, our immersion students are excited to host a fun activity! Join us this week, Tuesday through Thursday, in the mornings, 10 minutes before school starts in Room 1014 to learn Mandarin phrases and win a prize!

Spirit Day - Tomorrow wear your favorite musical artist gear!

Mindful Minute – Sit comfortably and plant your feet on the floor. Take a slow breath in… and let it out. Imagine your mind is a busy hallway, and the noise is slowly quieting down. Take one more deep breath. This moment is a fresh start—focus and let’s begin the day… 3, 2, 1…begin

That’s the end of our mindful minute.

Have an amazing day Raiders!