Bastrop Middle School, Bastrop, TX

Bastrop Middle School is located in Bastrop, Texas, a small, rural community 30 miles southeast of Austin. The school houses approximately 640 seventh and eighth grade students.

BMS is led by Principal Dr. Laurie Bauer and Assistant Principal Natalie Bennight. A counselor, media specialist/librarian, nurse, registrar, secretary, and receptionist round out the office staff.

The school is run on a block schedule with five, 70-minute classes each day. Students take eight different courses, alternating "A" and "B" day classes. Language Arts and Math meet every day.

The school motto is "Whatever It Takes" and the school mascot is the bear cub. Colors are maroon and white.

Bastrop Middle School is part of the Bastrop Independent School District.

School Front

News

BMS Student Schedule Will Change in 2009-2010

Click here for printable version

2009-2010 Course Selection Guide

Bastrop Middle School offers both 7th and 8th graders a comprehensive course selection guide which enables students to receive the required and enrichment curriculum as outlined by the State of Texas in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Click here to view the Course Selection Guide.

Preparing for High School and Beyond

This handout (PDF) provides important information about planning for the future as you move from intermediate to middle to high school to college or workforce training.

2009 Bastrop Bears Sports Camps

Summer camps for boys and girls include softball, basketball, football, volleyball, and many more. Click here to view the schedule and fees.

TAKS Study Guides

Study guides are available on the TEA web site: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=60

Calendar

Wednesday, 5/20
-6:00 pm Awards Ceremony; gym

Thursday, 5/21
-Smile Dentist on campus
-4:00 pm Cheer/Parent - fittings
-5:30 pm Soccer
-6:30 pm Teen Summit Parent Meeting
-6:45 pm Band Spring Concert

Friday, 5/22
-Teen Summit Assembly; 7th graders 1st and 2nd periods; 8th graders 4th and 5th periods

Monday, 5/25
-School holiday

Tuesday, 5/26
-8th grade party
-7th graders turn in laptops
-4:00 pm Soccer vs CCMS

Wednesday, 5/27
-8th graders turn in laptops

Thursday, 5/28
-8th graders turn in textbooks
-Choir Spring Concert

Friday, 5/29
-7th graders turn in textbooks

2008-09 BISD Calendar

Quick Links

Homework & ZAP Program Brochure - Word and PDF

Student Handbook 08-09 (PDF)

Student Code of Conduct 08-09 (PDF)

NJHS Requirements