Shout-out to Mr. Garrison for incorporating strong critical-thinking questions into his lesson!
Students participated in several rounds of Think-Pair-Share, allowing them to discuss their ideas and share thoughtful responses about explorations and their importance.
It was great to see students engaged in meaningful discussions and thinking critically about the content. Thank you, Mr. Garrison, for creating opportunities for students to share their thinking and deepen their understanding!
Students participated in several rounds of Think-Pair-Share, allowing them to discuss their ideas and share thoughtful responses about explorations and their importance.
It was great to see students engaged in meaningful discussions and thinking critically about the content. Thank you, Mr. Garrison, for creating opportunities for students to share their thinking and deepen their understanding!
What makes BMS great?
We asked our students to share something positive about their school, and their responses say it all! They highlighted caring teachers, supportive staff, fun activities, teamwork, strong relationships, and the many ways they are encouraged to learn and succeed.
There is no better way to tell the BMS story than through the voices of our students. We are proud to be a school where students feel supported, challenged, and valued!
We asked our students to share something positive about their school, and their responses say it all! They highlighted caring teachers, supportive staff, fun activities, teamwork, strong relationships, and the many ways they are encouraged to learn and succeed.
There is no better way to tell the BMS story than through the voices of our students. We are proud to be a school where students feel supported, challenged, and valued!
Today, Mrs. Sullivan did an excellent job applying strategies from our faculty meeting while guiding students through their novel study. She began with questions that activated prior knowledge and checked students’ understanding. As the discussion continued, she used connecting, pressing, and extending questions to encourage students to make connections, explain their thinking, and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text.
Great job, Mrs. Sullivan!
Great job, Mrs. Sullivan!
Dr. Harris is teaching her students how to participate effectively in a Socratic Seminar and is providing clear guidance on developing strong, meaningful questions.
Great job encouraging students to create questions that move into the Connect and Press parts of our Four-Part Questioning Sequence! Keep building those critical thinkers!
Her students will participate in the Socratic Seminar tomorrow. It will be a great thing to see and experience!
Great job encouraging students to create questions that move into the Connect and Press parts of our Four-Part Questioning Sequence! Keep building those critical thinkers!
Her students will participate in the Socratic Seminar tomorrow. It will be a great thing to see and experience!
Know a deserving Marshall County School District teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for Southaven Kia's Keys to Christmas Giveaway at southavenkia.com/keys-to-christmas-giveaway or scan the flyer's QR code, and be sure to share this with our district parents and staff to show our educators some love!
BMS HOUSE ART CHALLENGE!
It’s time to show off your creativity and House pride! Create an original piece of artwork featuring your House mascot and what your House represents.
Use any style you like: anime, manga, cartoon, comic book, realistic, graffiti, pixel art, abstract, or your own unique style!
Earn 2 House points for participating, with bonus points awarded to the top entries!
Turn your completed artwork in to Mr. Newman.
Choose your style. Show your House pride. Create something legendary!
It’s time to show off your creativity and House pride! Create an original piece of artwork featuring your House mascot and what your House represents.
Use any style you like: anime, manga, cartoon, comic book, realistic, graffiti, pixel art, abstract, or your own unique style!
Earn 2 House points for participating, with bonus points awarded to the top entries!
Turn your completed artwork in to Mr. Newman.
Choose your style. Show your House pride. Create something legendary!
ANOTHER WIN FOR BYHALIA!
The Byhalia Middle School Indians battled to the final whistle and came away with an 8–6 victory over Independence Middle School!
Standout moments:
• Byhalia Defense — 3 fumble recoveries
• Chris Brown — Rushing touchdown
• Brandon Coleman — 2-point conversion
A tough defensive battle and another great example of playing together until the very end!
DISCIPLINE. EFFORT. TOGETHER. WIN.
The Byhalia Middle School Indians battled to the final whistle and came away with an 8–6 victory over Independence Middle School!
Standout moments:
• Byhalia Defense — 3 fumble recoveries
• Chris Brown — Rushing touchdown
• Brandon Coleman — 2-point conversion
A tough defensive battle and another great example of playing together until the very end!
DISCIPLINE. EFFORT. TOGETHER. WIN.
HOUSE CHALLENGE ANSWERS ARE HERE!
BMS students have been putting their knowledge, creativity, research skills, and problem-solving abilities to the test through our House Point Challenges!
Now that these challenges have wrapped up, check out the answer key and see how you did! From science clues and number patterns to ELA writing and Byhalia hometown history, every challenge was another opportunity to learn while earning points for your House.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped build their team!
We’re not finished yet!
More House Point Challenges are coming, so keep an eye on Facebook and the BMS website for your next opportunity to earn points.
BMS students have been putting their knowledge, creativity, research skills, and problem-solving abilities to the test through our House Point Challenges!
Now that these challenges have wrapped up, check out the answer key and see how you did! From science clues and number patterns to ELA writing and Byhalia hometown history, every challenge was another opportunity to learn while earning points for your House.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped build their team!
We’re not finished yet!
More House Point Challenges are coming, so keep an eye on Facebook and the BMS website for your next opportunity to earn points.
BMS HOUSE POINTS UPDATE!
The competition is heating up at Byhalia Middle School! Red House is holding onto the top spot, but Blue is closing the gap—and Silver has moved into 3rd place!
1st – Red House: 21,293
2nd – Blue House: 20,172
3rd – Silver House: 19,083
4th – Black House: 18,860
With just 2,433 points separating 1st from 4th, this competition is still anybody’s to win! Every challenge, every good choice, and every House Point matters.
Keep showing Responsibility, Courage, Integrity, and Respect!
The competition is heating up at Byhalia Middle School! Red House is holding onto the top spot, but Blue is closing the gap—and Silver has moved into 3rd place!
1st – Red House: 21,293
2nd – Blue House: 20,172
3rd – Silver House: 19,083
4th – Black House: 18,860
With just 2,433 points separating 1st from 4th, this competition is still anybody’s to win! Every challenge, every good choice, and every House Point matters.
Keep showing Responsibility, Courage, Integrity, and Respect!
Band on the Move!
Our Byhalia School Band had an exciting opportunity to travel to Indiana and participate in the Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Festival Parade!
While in Indiana, our students also visited Indiana Dunes National Park, giving them a chance to enjoy amazing scenery and make memories together outside the classroom.
We are proud of our students for representing BMS on the road and thankful to everyone who helped make this experience possible!
Check out some highlights from their Indiana adventure!
Our Byhalia School Band had an exciting opportunity to travel to Indiana and participate in the Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Festival Parade!
While in Indiana, our students also visited Indiana Dunes National Park, giving them a chance to enjoy amazing scenery and make memories together outside the classroom.
We are proud of our students for representing BMS on the road and thankful to everyone who helped make this experience possible!
Check out some highlights from their Indiana adventure!
Meet the 2026 Byhalia Middle School Football Team!
Our players and coaches are representing BMS with pride, determination, and teamwork this season. Check out the official roster and help us cheer on our Indians!
Our players and coaches are representing BMS with pride, determination, and teamwork this season. Check out the official roster and help us cheer on our Indians!
Creativity Was in Full Bloom!
The Bluejays Junior Garden Club met on September 9 and learned how to trim, arrange, and display fresh flowers. Each student created a beautiful floral arrangement while practicing creativity, patience, and teamwork.
Thank you to the Byhalia Garden Club for sharing your time and talents with our students. We cannot wait to see what our young gardeners create next!
The Bluejays Junior Garden Club met on September 9 and learned how to trim, arrange, and display fresh flowers. Each student created a beautiful floral arrangement while practicing creativity, patience, and teamwork.
Thank you to the Byhalia Garden Club for sharing your time and talents with our students. We cannot wait to see what our young gardeners create next!
Today, Byhalia Middle School joins our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We also honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday citizens who demonstrated extraordinary bravery and compassion.
May this day remind us of the importance of unity, kindness, service, and caring for one another. We will never forget.
May this day remind us of the importance of unity, kindness, service, and caring for one another. We will never forget.
Special shout-out to Coach Chapman, Coach Burress, Coach Hullett, Coach Henderson, Mrs. Chester, and Ms. Destiny for traveling to Quitman County and bringing back a Big Win.
FINAL: BYHALIA 22 – 10
Handling business! #IndianPride
Great team win for Byhalia with big plays on both sides of the ball!
Chris Brown — Rushing TD & Receiving TD
Jayden Hill — Rushing TD & Passing TD
Brandon Coleman — 2-Point Conversion
Calmarius Rayford — 2-Point Conversion
Karson Dockery — Interception
Byhalia Defense — 3 Fumble Recoveries
The offense put points on the board, and the defense kept taking the ball away! Four total takeaways!
Way to represent, Indians! Keep working and keep building!
Handling business! #IndianPride
Great team win for Byhalia with big plays on both sides of the ball!
Chris Brown — Rushing TD & Receiving TD
Jayden Hill — Rushing TD & Passing TD
Brandon Coleman — 2-Point Conversion
Calmarius Rayford — 2-Point Conversion
Karson Dockery — Interception
Byhalia Defense — 3 Fumble Recoveries
The offense put points on the board, and the defense kept taking the ball away! Four total takeaways!
Way to represent, Indians! Keep working and keep building!
Byhalia Hometown History Hunt!
How much do you know about the history of our community? Research the answers, write them in your own words, and turn your entry in to Mr. Newman or your Social Studies teacher.
Earn 2 House Points for every correct answer and 3 bonus points for solving the Indigenous history question!
Remember to include your name, grade, House, answers, and sources. One entry per student, happy hunting!
How much do you know about the history of our community? Research the answers, write them in your own words, and turn your entry in to Mr. Newman or your Social Studies teacher.
Earn 2 House Points for every correct answer and 3 bonus points for solving the Indigenous history question!
Remember to include your name, grade, House, answers, and sources. One entry per student, happy hunting!
Students in Mrs. Holloway’s class participated in a collaborative review activity focused on the stages and phases of meiosis. Working in groups, students were assigned a specific phase of meiosis and challenged to create a frozen pose (freeze frame) that visually represented the key events of that phase.
After collaborating and preparing their representations, each group presented their freeze frame to the class. Their classmates were then challenged to identify the phase of meiosis being demonstrated.
This engaging, hands-on activity provided students with an opportunity to reinforce their understanding of meiosis in a creative and interactive way. It also promoted collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and student engagement while allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of meiosis.
After collaborating and preparing their representations, each group presented their freeze frame to the class. Their classmates were then challenged to identify the phase of meiosis being demonstrated.
This engaging, hands-on activity provided students with an opportunity to reinforce their understanding of meiosis in a creative and interactive way. It also promoted collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and student engagement while allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of meiosis.
Student and teacher of the month. Elliot Plaisance and Mr. Newman
Congratulations to Elliott Plaisance for being selected as August Student of the Month. Elliot is a kind, hardworking, and respectful young man who is always willing to help others. We are so proud of the effort he is making in 8th grade and the person he continues to become.
Congratulations to Elliott Plaisance for being selected as August Student of the Month. Elliot is a kind, hardworking, and respectful young man who is always willing to help others. We are so proud of the effort he is making in 8th grade and the person he continues to become.
The 2026 Garden Club members receive their shirts today for their next meeting tomorrow 9/9.
BMS Homecoming 2026: Wild About Royalty!
Get ready to show your school spirit during Homecoming Week! Join us for each themed dress-up day: Plan ahead and show your spirit!
Wednesday, 9/23: Wild Kingdom Wednesday—Animal Print
Thursday, 9/24: Twin Thursday—Neon or Camo
Friday, 9/25: Royal Jersey Day—Favorite Team Jersey
Monday, 9/28: King of the Jungle—Green, Brown, Khaki, Gold, and Black
Tuesday, 9/29: BMS Indian Pride—BMS Colors or Spirit Gear
Then cheer on the BMS Indians as they take on the Rosa Fort Lions!
Tuesday, September 29
Kickoff at 5:30 p.m.
Byhalia Stadium
Let’s fill the week with school spirit and pack the stands Tuesday night! Go Indians!
Get ready to show your school spirit during Homecoming Week! Join us for each themed dress-up day: Plan ahead and show your spirit!
Wednesday, 9/23: Wild Kingdom Wednesday—Animal Print
Thursday, 9/24: Twin Thursday—Neon or Camo
Friday, 9/25: Royal Jersey Day—Favorite Team Jersey
Monday, 9/28: King of the Jungle—Green, Brown, Khaki, Gold, and Black
Tuesday, 9/29: BMS Indian Pride—BMS Colors or Spirit Gear
Then cheer on the BMS Indians as they take on the Rosa Fort Lions!
Tuesday, September 29
Kickoff at 5:30 p.m.
Byhalia Stadium
Let’s fill the week with school spirit and pack the stands Tuesday night! Go Indians!
