Announcements:
Code of Ethics:
6th Grade: Briana Arnold
7th Grade: Anna Caouette
8th Grade: Sydney Hogan
REMINDER: Water only is allowed during school hours! This includes lunch period! No energy drinks, coffee, soda, etc.
Bus Changes:
Bus 16 has been merged with other buses, including the following buses: 13, 60, and 53
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Janury 21 - Region 10 Information Night for 8th Graders and Their Families 6:00 pm at BJHS
January 29-31 and February 6-7 - Matilda Jr. Performance
January 27-30 ACCESS Testing for multilingual learners
February 2-4 - iReady Math Testing in Math Classes
February 4 - Early Release Day
February 11 - Biography Day
February 16-20 - No School! February Break
Save the Dates:
March 12, 2026 - Lost Valley Outdoor Day - Volunteers Welcome and More Information to Come in February!
June 16 - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony - 7:00pm at Crooker Theater
Reminder: No school on Monday - Tuesday will be Day 2 in the rotation!
Congratulations to the BJHS spelling bee champions, Nathaniel Gorske Jamie Woodruff, and alternate Alban Gartside. Nathaniel and Jamie will move on to the next round which is the Cumberland County Bee. Good luck! In 8th grade Jamie Woodruff and Nathaniel Gorske tied for first place, and Noelle Estabrook came in second place. For 7th grade, Finn Creighton came in first,Donovan Clearwater, 2nd, and Jenna Belliveau third. Finally, for 6th grade, Alban Gartside came in first, Alyssa Lake second, and in third place Ray Devine. Special thanks to Librarian Ms. Damone, Mr Comeau, Mr. Ellis, and all of the LA teachers who made it happen! Special shout out to our Bee Master Mrs. Acheson who with grace and poise led the way. Bravo to everyone!



Order your yearbook today! Yearbook ID Code: 15139926
Sports
7/8th Grade Girls Basketball Practice 2:45-4:00
7th Boys Basketball Practice 5:15-6:15
8th Boys Basketball Practice 6:30-7:45
Cheer NO Practice
Daily Activities and Club List
MONDAY
Creative Writing Club meets in the library from 2:45-4:00- canceled 1/12Yearbook Club meets in room 317 from the walker bell until 3:30- canceled 1/12Card Game Club in Ms. McCarthy’s art room from the walker bell until 3:45
TUESDAY
Student Council meets from the walker bell until 4:00- next meeting is January 13Long Distance Running Club 2:45 - 4:00- canceled 1/13Art Club for 6th Grade from walker bell until 4:00 in the Art Room
WEDNESDAY
Civil Rights Team MEETS BEFORE SCHOOL at 7:00 (or when your bus arrives) in room 312
Ping Pong Club meets in room 318 from the walker bell until 3:30
THURSDAY
Outing Club 2:45-4:00
Curtis Memorial Book Mobile onsite during FLEX period
6th Grade Math team - Meeting in Room 318A until 3:30. Next practice is Jan 19th
8th Grade Math team from the walker bell until 3:30 in room 205. See Mr. Leitzell with questions.
7th Grade Math Team from the walker bell in Mr. Ellis’ room.
Art Club for 7th/8th Graders from the walker bell until 4 in the Art Room
FRIDAY
Q&A Club Meets from the walker bell until 3:30
