BCMS Announcements
Important Dates
Monday, October 13
Conferences
4-7pm
Wednesday, October 15 - Friday, October 17
Fall Break - No School
Monday, November 3
No School - End of 1st Quarter
Friday, November 7
2-Hour Early Release
Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Athletics and Activities
Knowledge Bowl Registration
Knowledge Bowl is a team academic competition that encourages teamwork, collaboration, effective communication and strategic thinking. Students work together to solve oral and written round questions related to all areas of learning including American history, world history, government, science, earth, science, health and psychology, art and music, and general knowledge of Minnesota. Questions test students' recall, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Students will attend meets to compete with area schools. Teams consist of six members and all six members compete in both the written and oral rounds.
Practice Begins - October 20 (3:30-5pm)
6th Grade - Room 903
7th/8th Grade - Room 904
Registration can be completed online through the Parent Portal via the School Store.
Knowledge Bowl shirts and sweatshirts can be ordered online using this link.
Activities Weekly Schedule
Monday, October 13
7th Grade Volleyball: No practice.
8th Grade Volleyball: 3:30-5pm practice - All teams, celebration and awards.
Boys Soccer: No practice.
Yearbook: Virtual meeting.
Chamber Orchestra: No rehearsal.
Tuesday, October 14
7th Grade Volleyball: Away games at Becker Fieldhouse. The A2 team will play at 4pm followed by the Orange, Yellow and Purple teams at approximately 5pm.
Home games vs. Orono at BCMS. The Teal, Black and White teams will play at 4:15pm followed by the Red, Green and Blue teams at approximately 5:15pm.
8th Grade Volleyball: Away games at Becker Fieldhouse. The A2 team will play at 4pm followed by the Red, Green and Teal teams at approximately 5pm.
Home games vs. Orono at BCMS. The Orange, Purple and White teams will play at 4:15pm followed by the Yellow, Blue and Black teams at approximately 5:15pm.
Boys Soccer: Games vs. STMA at BCMS. The A team will play at 4pm followed by the B team at approximately 5pm.
Bison Singers: 8:25-8:45am rehearsal in room 423.
Wednesday, October 15
Fall Break - No Activities
Thursday, October 16
Fall Break - No Activities
Friday, October 17
Fall Break - No Activities
Intramurals
Game Club Registration
Game club is open to any 6th, 7th or 8th grader who enjoy games like Dungeons & Dragons, strategy games, card games, and more!
Meets on Mondays from 3:30-5pm in the lunchroom starting October 6.
Registration forms are available in the Activities Office.
Strength and Conditioning Registration
Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in the Weight Room starting October 20.
A current sports physical must be on file with the Activities Office in order to participate.
Registration forms are available in the Activities Office
Cancellations
Game Club will not meet on Monday, October 13 due to conferences.