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BMSP Announcements
BMSP Event Calendar

Important Phone Numbers

  • Main Number
    (847) 304.3990
  • Attendance
    (847) 304.3990
  • Fax Number
    (847) 304.3986
  • District 220 Office
    (847) 381.6300

Quick Links

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Grease
November 18th, 2008
  • Boys B BB vs. Matthews - 4:14pm.
  • Latin Club.
  • Remember to check the Prairie announcement page. It gets updated daily with important school reminders and information.
  • The staff directory is the place to find links to teacher webpages, and staff contact information.
Dates to Remember
  • Nov. 20-23rd - Fall Musical - "GREASE"
  • Nov. 26-28th - Thanksgiving Break
Prairie Pride
Prairie Pride

It is an attitude, a way of life, and a way of enjoying what BMS Prairie has to offer.
Visit the Prairie Pride page

Bullying/Harassment Resources

District 220 has recently developed an online method to report bullying/harassment. More information...

Holiday Folk Fair
Folk FairThe World Language team is sponsoring a field trip to the Holiday Folk Fair International on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. More information
Snowflake 2009
Snowflake will be held on February 11th. This annual Prairie event focuses on a variety of topics related to adolescent concerns such as friendship, self-esteem, drugs, and alcohol. Registration deadline is December 3rd.
Teen Food & Fitness Monthly Publication
The Nurse's office is happy to announce a new resource for parents - "Teen Food and Fitness". This monthly publication, which discusses healthy ideas for middle and high school students, can be found on the nurse's webpage.
SMART Boards
This year, the focus of the Prairie PTO No-Stress fundraiser will be the purchase and installation of 35 SMART Boards. Please take a moment to learn more about the use of SMART Boards at BMSP and to view a video of how this technology benefits our classrooms.
Washington DC Trip
8th grade students recently took their annual class trip to Washington DC. View pictures...


Principal Update

In the October Edition of Mr. Fessler's principal update, he discusses a new parent resource at Prairie, ISAT test results, and other happenings at Prairie. Read it now...
All parents are invited to attend the Principal Coffees - they are an informal discussion with Mr. Fessler and other parents held in the conference room @ 9:30am on the following dates:
  • December 11th
  • February 19th
  • April 23rd
Middle Years
As a resource for busy parents, BMSP is providing access to the newsletter "Middle Years". This monthly publication provides practical ideas that promote school success, effective parenting and parent involvement.
Read the current issue...

Girls Volleyball
There will be an open gym for all 7/8 girls interested in trying out for volleyball on Dec. 2nd from 3-4:20pm.
7th Grade Tryouts:
- January 6 & 7th - 6:30-7:30am
- January 8 & 9th - 2:50 - 4:20pm in the small gym.
8th Grade Tryouts:
- January 6 & 7th - 2:50 - 4:20pm in the small gym.
-January 8 & 9th - 6:30 - 7:30am.
Tryouts START at 6:30am. All girls should be ready to go by 6:30. All girls trying out for volleyball must have a sports physical on file with the nurse.
Morning Media Center
The media center is now open in the mornings at 7:15am for any student that needs access to computers or library resources.
Fall Musical
The practice schedule for students in the Fall Musical can be found on Mrs. Sesso's webpage.
Middle School Improvement Plan
View the Middle School Improvement Plan presented to the Board of Education by Principals Art Fessler and Craig Winkelman.
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