🦌 Math in Action at Berkeley Middle School! 🦌
Today, Mrs.Kessler's mathematicians were putting their integer operation skills to work! Students rotated through themed math stations where they practiced adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers while working collaboratively with their teams.
Instead of simply completing problems, students were solving, explaining their thinking, checking one another’s work, and tackling Boss Challenges. Some even became math detectives as they moved around the classroom searching for clues!
The goal? Learn the math, talk about the math, and prove their thinking. ➕➖✖️➗
Mrs.DeMonte's students were working on their portrait of a graduate skills in 6th grade Social Studies. 🌍 🧠Critical Thinking: Students analyzed a text to find key points for the 8 Features of the Indus Civilization 🗣️Collaboration: Students divided roles to work in small group 📢 Communication: Students presented their findings to the class. 🔁 Adaptability and Resilience: Public Speaking can be difficult, but they powered through and showed great determination to share what they have learned.
Mr. Fabian’s students wrapped up their lesson by completing an Exit Ticket on the equations of parallel and perpendicular lines! The Exit Ticket gave students an opportunity to show what they learned independently and helped us identify concepts that may need additional practice. Remember: Parallel lines have the same slope, while perpendicular lines have negative reciprocal slopes. Great work, Berkeley Bucks! Stronger Together. Better Everyday. We Are Berkeley Bucks!
Hello BMS Families!
We want YOU to be part of the conversation! Berkeley Middle School's School Improvement Council (SIC) brings together families, staff, school leaders, and community members to help strengthen our school and support student success.
If you are interested in getting involved, stay tuned! We will have more information on how you can join coming soon.
We want YOU to be part of the conversation! Berkeley Middle School's School Improvement Council (SIC) brings together families, staff, school leaders, and community members to help strengthen our school and support student success.
If you are interested in getting involved, stay tuned! We will have more information on how you can join coming soon.
Preparation + Determination=Growth
Our students are making gains in math! For the 2025-2026 school year, our SC Ready Math scores increased by 7.2 percent. According to the South Carolina Department of Education, this makes us the school district with the third-highest growth in SC Ready Math scores in the state!
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon stopped by Berkeley Middle as part of his back-to-school visits across Berkeley County. It was great to see our students and staff kicking off what is sure to be an incredible 2026–2027 school year!
Go Bucks!! #MakingAPositiveDifference
Go Bucks!! #MakingAPositiveDifference
What an INCREDIBLE turnout! Thousands of attendees came to grab a backpack and join the fun at our OneBerkeley Back to School Festival! We can't wait to welcome BCSD students back to school on Aug. 12!
Thank you to all the Berkeley Middle Bucks who came our to meet Principal Valicek and her administrative team! Principal Valicek and her team look forward to maintaining a standard of excellence at BMS!
🦌Berkeley Middle School Named National Beta School of Merit🦌
Moncks Corner, SC State, July 17, 2026 - Berkeley County is proud to announce that Berkeley Middle School is a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus.
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.
In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!”
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With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.
Moncks Corner, SC State, July 17, 2026 - Berkeley County is proud to announce that Berkeley Middle School is a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus.
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.
In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!”
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With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.
Welcome to Berkeley Middle School, Dr. Stephanie Garrison!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Stephanie Garrison as our new Assistant Principal at Berkeley Middle School!
Dr. Garrison is no stranger to the Moncks Corner community. She began her career teaching Social Studies at Berkeley High School for six years before serving the Stratford High School community for two years as an Academy Coach and Assistant Principal. Most recently, she has spent the last three years as an Assistant Principal at Berkeley High School.
Dr. Garrison brings a wealth of experience, a passion for student success, and a strong commitment to building positive relationships with students, staff, and families. We are excited for her to join the Berkeley Middle School team and know she will be a tremendous asset to our school community.
Please join us in giving Dr. Garrison a warm Berkeley Middle School welcome!
The Berkeley Standard — Stronger Together. Better Every Day.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Stephanie Garrison as our new Assistant Principal at Berkeley Middle School!
Dr. Garrison is no stranger to the Moncks Corner community. She began her career teaching Social Studies at Berkeley High School for six years before serving the Stratford High School community for two years as an Academy Coach and Assistant Principal. Most recently, she has spent the last three years as an Assistant Principal at Berkeley High School.
Dr. Garrison brings a wealth of experience, a passion for student success, and a strong commitment to building positive relationships with students, staff, and families. We are excited for her to join the Berkeley Middle School team and know she will be a tremendous asset to our school community.
Please join us in giving Dr. Garrison a warm Berkeley Middle School welcome!
The Berkeley Standard — Stronger Together. Better Every Day.
On Monday, the Berkeley County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, a financial plan that invests in students and employees while making responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Review key components of the approved budget at https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/3019537.
Congratulations to the November Staffulty Members of the Month!
Ms. Amy Adams- 7th Grade Science
Ms. Butler- Special Education
Mr. Callum- 8th Grade Math
Coach Deacon- Physical Education
Ms. Goth- 6th Grade Science
Ms. Jaworski- Front Office Clerk
#BuiltLikeABuck
Standing Tall. Moving Forward.
Ms. Amy Adams- 7th Grade Science
Ms. Butler- Special Education
Mr. Callum- 8th Grade Math
Coach Deacon- Physical Education
Ms. Goth- 6th Grade Science
Ms. Jaworski- Front Office Clerk
#BuiltLikeABuck
Standing Tall. Moving Forward.
Congratulations to our 6th grade boys’ basketball team on an awesome win!
We’re so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and determination. Keep it up, boys! 🏀👏
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Berkeley County School District is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all our students can learn, grow and thrive!
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, all BCSD schools and offices will observe Unity Day -- a day where we can send a visible message of building commUNITY and kindness in our school district by wearing orange. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to make a positive difference together and rock their orange on Unity Day!
📢 Berkeley Middle School News & Updates! 📢
It’s a big week at Berkeley Middle with Digital Citizenship Week and Anti-Bullying Week happening NOW through 10/24! Join us in supporting our students as they learn to be kind, safe, and responsible online and in school. 💻🤝
🎉 Don’t forget:
Unity Day is Wednesday, Oct. 22 — wear ORANGE to show your support for kindness and bullying prevention! 🧡
Kona Ice will be here on Oct. 24 — a cool treat for our Bucks!
CogAT Testing for selected students on Oct. 27 & 28.
Student of the Month Lunch on Oct. 30.
Parents of 8th graders: It’s time to schedule your Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) meeting to plan for 9th grade and beyond! 🎓
A few important reminders:
👕 Dress code is fingertip length shorts and no blankets at school for safety.
🚶♂️ Walker gate on Grace Street opens tomorrow for students walking across 52.
🎃 Halloween costumes are welcome but no masks, weapons, or face paint covering faces allowed.
Want to give a shout-out to an awesome teacher? We’d love to hear from you! Submit your kind words via our Google form. 🙌
For families of grades 6-12: Help keep your kids safe online with these tips on privacy and security. Talk about privacy settings, spotting scams, and how tech companies make money online. Let’s protect our digital footprints together! 🌐🔒
Let’s keep learning, growing, and standing tall together! #BucksPride #UnityDay #BullyingPrevention #DigitalCitizenship
It’s a big week at Berkeley Middle with Digital Citizenship Week and Anti-Bullying Week happening NOW through 10/24! Join us in supporting our students as they learn to be kind, safe, and responsible online and in school. 💻🤝
🎉 Don’t forget:
Unity Day is Wednesday, Oct. 22 — wear ORANGE to show your support for kindness and bullying prevention! 🧡
Kona Ice will be here on Oct. 24 — a cool treat for our Bucks!
CogAT Testing for selected students on Oct. 27 & 28.
Student of the Month Lunch on Oct. 30.
Parents of 8th graders: It’s time to schedule your Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) meeting to plan for 9th grade and beyond! 🎓
A few important reminders:
👕 Dress code is fingertip length shorts and no blankets at school for safety.
🚶♂️ Walker gate on Grace Street opens tomorrow for students walking across 52.
🎃 Halloween costumes are welcome but no masks, weapons, or face paint covering faces allowed.
Want to give a shout-out to an awesome teacher? We’d love to hear from you! Submit your kind words via our Google form. 🙌
For families of grades 6-12: Help keep your kids safe online with these tips on privacy and security. Talk about privacy settings, spotting scams, and how tech companies make money online. Let’s protect our digital footprints together! 🌐🔒
Let’s keep learning, growing, and standing tall together! #BucksPride #UnityDay #BullyingPrevention #DigitalCitizenship
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Congratulations to Berkeley Middle School for receiving the Back to School Culture Builder Award! 🏆
This award recognizes Berkeley's outstanding efforts to cultivate joy as the new school year begins, creating excitement and a positive atmosphere in the school building.
Let's celebrate the commitment to a vibrant school culture that makes learning fun!
Congratulations to Berkeley Middle School for receiving the Back to School Culture Builder Award! 🏆
This award recognizes Berkeley's outstanding efforts to cultivate joy as the new school year begins, creating excitement and a positive atmosphere in the school building.
Let's celebrate the commitment to a vibrant school culture that makes learning fun!
The Buck Shack officially opened yesterday, and it was a huge success! 🦌💙 Students earn Berkeley Bucks for doing the right thing and can use them to purchase fun items in the Buck Shack. We’re so proud of our students for making positive choices every day!
First Friday Character Ed Students watch #JostensRenaissance #Harborvideos and discuss applications in our lives.
Yesterday, we kicked off the 25-26 school year Lunch Buddy program with our business volunteers from the community. These volunteers have committed to a year of mentoring a BMS student. We would like to give these helpers a big shout out!! Thank you for supporting our school! #builtlikeabuck
📸 Smile bright—it’s Picture Day! 📅 Don’t forget, Picture Day is coming up on October 17. Make sure to bring your best smile and get ready to capture those memories! 😊✨ #PictureDay #SmileOn #October17
