You have navigated the weather-related school closures in January, and potential impacts in February, with patience, and we are grateful. With three weather related closure days behind us, our last day of school is currently scheduled to be Monday, June 15, 2020. Should we experience additional school closures due to weather, that date could change.With this... READ MORE >
Dear Blaine Community, On behalf of the students, staff, and school board I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued support of public education. In supporting our replacement levy you have shown a commitment to our students’ needs and an understanding of the complicated funding issues we face. Thank you for putting the pieces in place for our students.... READ MORE >
You are invited to join Dr. Granger for a town hall style conversation, with a light supper included, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10th in the Birch Bay Bible Community Church’s Fireside Room (4460 Bay Rd., Blaine). Thank you to Birch Bay Square Subway and Birch Bay Bible Community Church for co-hosting this event with us. READ MORE >
The Strengethening Families Program is coming to Blaine Middle School beginning Thursday, January 16, 2020. The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 Years (SFP) is a nationally recognized curriculum that provides parent, youth and family education. The model is designed to be delivered in local communities for groups of 7-12 families.... READ MORE >
The Mobile Dental Program is coming again to the Blaine School District to provide screening and dental care services to students! This is a free supplemental service for all children and includes screenings, sealants and fluoride. There is no cost to families, and the dental services occur at school. In order to take advantage of this incredible program, simply... READ MORE >
In an effort to continually provide a safe environment for students and staff and to effectively respond to emergencies, Blaine School District has adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the I Love U Guys Foundation. Our staff have already been trained on this protocol and our students will be introduced to it this month. The SRP provides... READ MORE >
As the start of the 2019-2020 school year approaches, the Blaine School District Family Service Center, as in previous years, would like to provide backpacks full of school supplies to our low-income, foster, and homeless students. This service is provided only by the donations from our amazing community. If you would like to donate supplies – backpacks,... READ MORE >
Blaine School District will be hosting a Back to School Fair on Wednesday, August 21st, in the High School Gymnasium from 4:00-7:00pm. This exciting event was a great success in December of 2018, and the District is now providing this opportunity prior to the beginning of school this year so that our families can come and learn about resources available in our... READ MORE >
Please see flyers linked below for information about food programs that will be happening in our community this summer. All students are welcome to attend!!Boys & Girls Club Summer Food ProgramBirch Bay Summer Community Meals READ MORE >
Blaine School District's Board of Directors is currently in the first phase of searching for a new superintendent. At their Special Meeting on May 17, the Board selected Rich Parker, from the consultant firm McPherson & Jacobson, to guide this process. The Board met with Mr. Parker in a Special Meeting on May 20 for the purpose of discussing their own criteria for... READ MORE >
With the significant increase in absences due to illness, we want to remind everyone that we have attendance hotlines that can be called to excuse your child's absence. Please leave a detailed message regarding symptoms so we can appropriately track illness trends. It is important to keep your child home until 24 hours after fever subsides without the use of... READ MORE >
TEEN HEART SCREENING - MARCH 21st We have an incredible event happening at Blaine High School for the first time. Doctors, firefighters and nurses will be on site conducting a FREE TEEN HEART SCREENING on March 21st from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all students and young adults ages 14-24. This screening finds undetected heart conditions and abnormalities reducing the... READ MORE >
Parents, Guardians, and Students In keeping with our vision to build Student Agency and Ownership and create a culture of career and college readiness in our 6 - 8th grade students, we have established three field trips that afford ALL BMS students the opportunity to attend. 6th Grade students will experience the Snow Goose - Marine Vessel by class from April 23... READ MORE >
At their February 25 meeting, the School Board approved the base calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. The first day of school will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 with the final day of school set for Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Winter Break will run from December 23, 2019 through January 3, 2020. Spring Break will take place from April 6-10, 2020. Late... READ MORE >
The following resource links are provided to help parents understand the facts and associated health risks related to e-cigarette use among teens. In addition to the many other issues that today's youth face on a day-to-day basis, e-cigarette use has risen to an epidemic level across the nation, and many teens have dangerous misperceptions that lead them to believe... READ MORE >
Blaine School District will be hosting two upcoming training opportunities through the Birch Bay Blaine Thrives initiative. On Wednesday, January 30, a presentation will take place in the High School Theater from 5:30-8:00pm on “Teens and Risk Taking”. Counselor and educator Kate Haskell will talk about the exciting time of adolescence and brain development. A... READ MORE >
Blaine Middle School recently received a Gold Star Award from the Washington Student Achievement Council for signing up 85% of eligible students in the Class of 2022 for College Bound Scholarships. Along with 287 schools across the State of Washington, Blaine Middle School was recognized by Governor Jay Inslee for exceeding the state sign-up rate of 70 percent.... READ MORE >
Are you interested in referring a student for REACH, Blaine School District’s Highly Capable Program? Click here to get the Parent, Community, and Self Referral form and submit it to the student’s school office by February 15. READ MORE >
Thank you to the parents and guardians who attended the Health Curriculum Overview at BMS tonight, January 8. It was great having representatives from RELATE and DVSAS present to answer questions and share.For all 6th graders and many 7th graders RELATE Health Curriculum is beginning this Thursday, January 10. RELATE focuses on healthy relationships combined with... READ MORE >
BLAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS . . . REGISTER TODAY!!! ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 15 FAMILIES. Fill out the attached registration form and email it to kholley@blainesd.org or return the registration to the Blaine Middle School Office on January 3, 2019, when students return to school. As a middle school, we recognize the importance of families and... READ MORE >
Blaine School District will be hosting the first annual Family Resource Fair on Wednesday, December 5th, in the High School Cafeteria from 5:00-7:30pm. This exciting event will provide an opportunity for our families to come and learn about resources available in our community. There will be many local organizations on site to discuss opportunities and support for... READ MORE >
In observance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, a variety of educational activities are taking place this week throughout our campus. Blaine Primary School students have been participating in a variety of literacy activities, including reading about military service, writing thank you notes, and making a “Hero Sandwich” book. The Elementary School’s annual... READ MORE >
BMS Veteran's Day Assembly, November 8, 2018 at 9:00am. Do you have a family member that is a veteran? Here is a chance to honor his or her service to our country. Return the attached form to the middle school office by Wednesday, November 7, 2018.Over the past week, announcements have been made about our veteran's day assembly happening on November 8, 2018, at... READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians, Student lead conferences will be happening November 15, 16, 19, and 20 from 1 - 3:20 pm and on November 15 from 5 - 8 pm. Please schedule your conference on line using YOUR Family Access account (Skyward). The following info will assist you with scheduling but please keep in mind the following items: You MUST log in as THE PARENT (not as the... READ MORE >
Next Tuesday, October 30, we will be having the Rachel's Challenge assembly. Rachel’s Challenge exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott who was the first victim of the Columbine school... READ MORE >
Want to attend a field trip with your child? Our *entire school* will be involved in some field trips to the Pickford Film Center coming up in early November, where the students will experience documentary films about youth. We need parent/guardian chaperones on the following dates: --Monday, November 5, from about 8:20 to about 12:00 lunchtime to attend with... READ MORE >
M.S. Weekly Bulletin Oct 8th-12th 2018 Oct 8th Monday B-Day Late Start School begins at 10:20 Boy’s Soccer against Lynden Christian MS at Bender Field at 4:00 7th & 8th Grade Girls Softball against Lynden Christian at Pipeline Field at 4:00 PTSO Meeting at the new STARBUCKS in Blaine at 7:00 Oct 9th... READ MORE >
Blaine Middle School will begin tutoring sessions on October 3, 2018, from 3-4pm in the BMS library. In order to participate, each family needs to complete a Tutoring Agreement (see below). Limited transportation is available. Bus routes are on the second page of the tutoring agreement. Space is limited to twenty-five tutoring spaces for each of the afternoon... READ MORE >
The Mobile Dental Program is coming back to the Blaine School District to provide screening and dental care services to students! This is a free supplemental service for all children and includes screenings, sealants and fluoride. There is no cost to families, and the dental services occur at school. Families are encouraged to embrace this wonderful free... READ MORE >
Blaine Middle School Fundraising for Student Activities Blaine Middle School's Fall Fundraiser started Thursday, September 13, and the kids are excited! The middle school fundraiser supports Cultural, Athletics, Recreational and Social activities for Blaine Middle School students. Some of those include: purchasing, athletic uniforms and equipment, brining in... READ MORE >
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student's academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success... READ MORE >
In the Spring of 2016, random water samples were tested for lead content throughout Blaine School District, with an emphasis on kitchen area faucets, stand alone drinking fountains and fixtures at the end of water lines. At that time, all samples collected were found to be well below the EPA threshold (upper limit) of 20ppb (parts per billion). In 2018, the... READ MORE >
In partnership with the Whatcom County Health Department, Blaine School District has been working towards the formation of a broad, community-based, prevention network to enhance collaboration and ongoing planning for the social-emotional needs of our youth. The strategic planning initiative, known as Blaine Thrives, will set a healthy vision for the community to... READ MORE >
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Come to 6th/7th/8th Grade Prep Night WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 - 4:30PM-6:30PM in the MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA Don't wait until the first week of school! Please take advantage of this opportunity to get a head start on important items so that you and your student can start the year informed and prepared. Class schedules and locker... READ MORE >