R. F. Bumpus Middle School
ATTENDANCE: bumpusattendance@hoover.k12.al.us
FOR ALL ATHLETIC NEWS AND INFO: https://bumpusathletics.com/
Other accounts to follow:
Bumpus Instagram: @RFBumpus
Bumpus Athletics Instagram: @bumpusbucsathletics
Bumpus Athletics Twitter: @BucsBumpus
PE Instagram: @bumpus_bucs_p.e
Bumpus Photo Instagram: @rfb_photo
Bumpus Photo Facebook: @BUMPUS.DIGIPHOTO
A Message from our Principal- Donna Burke
Greetings Bumpus Families,
We are getting into the swing of things now, and the building is buzzing with activity. We have a lot of events coming up. We have our 6th GRADE OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday Night 8/29 from 6-8pm, and we have our 7th & 8th GRADE OPEN HOUSE is 9/12 from 6-8pm. Come out and visit us on those nights!
Our biggest event of the year is the COLOR RUN on 9/22. We want 100% participation! There are more details in this ENEWS.
Each year, the district sends out a survey so we can get input from our parents. Please take time to take this quick survey. Your input is very important.
You can find the survey here: 23-24 Fall Middle School Survey
Donna Burke
Principal - RFBumpus
Bus Expectations for 23-24
Please read the following letter from Hoover City Schools regarding expectations for all middle school bus riders.
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Color Run Registration is now open! Register by 9/1 for a discount. Volunteers will be needed! Color Run is 9/22 so please save the date! More information to come. | Spirit Shirts available Show your Bumpus spirit! Spirit shirts will be on sale at Open House. Cash or Check ONLY! Please remember that all sizes are adult. | PTO Donations Support our school this year through your PTO donations on My School Fees! |
Color Run Registration is now open!
Volunteers will be needed! Color Run is 9/22 so please save the date! More information to come.
Spirit Shirts available
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Debate Team Interest Meeting If you missed the 8/25 Interest Meeting-- join the Google Classroom- Code: rkxoc76 | Debate Team Tryout Camp 8/28, 3:30-5:30pm in the Library | Join ESports! Join their Google Classroom Code: vske7f7 Last day to sign up is 8/31 |
Debate Team Interest Meeting
Google Classroom- Code: rkxoc76
Debate Team Tryout Camp
Join ESports!
Code: vske7f7
Last day to sign up is 8/31
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SGA Sweatshirt Sale Order using this link Last day to order and pay is 8/31 | Apply for the Robotics Team!Applications due 9/3. Previous members must apply also! Join Google Classroom code: 6jwnhv2 f | Scholars Bowl Tryouts9/13, 7:30am or 3:30pm Google Classroom code: 25gyweh |
Apply for the Robotics Team!
Applications due 9/3. Previous members must apply also!
Join Google Classroom code: 6jwnhv2 f Scholars Bowl Tryouts
9/13, 7:30am or 3:30pm
Google Classroom code: 25gyweh
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Hoover Bass Fishing Team Interest Meeting 8/28, Shades Crest Baptist Church, 6pm | Softball Tryouts 9/12-9/15, 3:30-6:00pm Join the Softball Google Classroom: ahusc7s | Hoover Mountain Bike Team Interest Meeting 9/24, 5:00-7:00pm, Hoover HS Parking Lot |
Hoover Bass Fishing Team Interest Meeting
Softball Tryouts
Join the Softball Google Classroom: ahusc7s
Hoover Mountain Bike Team Interest Meeting
Schedules for Fall Sports
MINDFULNESS QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Every moment with your child is a teaching moment. Be present, be patient, be their guide."
Read more via @Parents: #MindfulParenting #MiddleSchoolLife #RFBMS
Regarding Covid and Flu Tracking
School Fees
Parents,
School Fees for the 2023-24 School Year will post on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Please plan to pay your school fees at that time. Thank you.
You can now pay for PE Uniforms, Color Run Fees and Sponsorships, Cross Country Fees, Dance Team jerseys, and PTO Donations on MySchoolFees.
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Anticipated Absence Form Please make a note of which portions parents, students, and teachers are responsible for when filling out Anticipated Absence Forms. | Attendance Matters Every Day! Please make a note of where absence notes are turned in and what is required for absences to be excused. | Attendance Cheat Sheet Here's our Attendance 101 document. You can find all of these documents and information on our website. |
Anticipated Absence Form
Attendance Matters Every Day!
Attendance Cheat Sheet
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
Parents,
Please note recent changes that have been made regarding Chromebooks:
- If your student has a Chromebook with a clear case issued by HCS, please do not take the case off as it voids the warranty. 6th graders will be receiving new Chromebooks with clear cases within the first few weeks of school. Please do not take the cases off.
- A revised HCS Chromebook Protection Plan (pages 8-9) will be available to purchase during the month of September with school fees. The second repair is no longer covered by the plan, but it will be determined by an HCS staff or designee. Additionally, damage that is deemed intentional is not covered by the plan, and the full amount of repair/replacement will be due. Please see the image below for more details.
If you have a Chromebook in need of repair, please bring it to the first-floor office to Mrs. Stacey.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Please use the QR Codes in the image below or the following links for more information.
LEASES/DEEDS
If your lease has expired (or will expire) during the current school year, please ensure that you have provided a copy of your new lease and a current utility bill to Bumpus. Conversely, if you have moved during the current school year, please provide us with a copy of your new lease or deed and a current utility bill.
Your child's account will be put on hold if their residency information is not current.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL PROCESS
Please contact Mrs. Stone, our school Registrar, if you are planning on moving anytime during the school year. There is a procedure we have to follow to withdraw your child. You will also need to fill out an "Intent to Withdraw" form on our website. The Registrar will contact you once she receives the "Intent to Withdraw" information. In addition to the "Intent to Withdraw", you will need to come into the school to withdraw, turn in your child's Chromebook, etc. Please call her at 205-439-2212 or email her cstone@hoover.k12.al.us.
Join us at Bumpus as a Substitute Teacher!
Would you like to be a substitute teacher? Visit https://www.hoovercityschools.net/ and look for the Human Resources tab under Departments. You may also contact Amanda Hiltbruner at ahiltbruner@hoover.k12.al.us or 205-439-1045 for additional information.
Flexible work locations and days! Current substitute teacher pay rate is $100 per day (certification/licensure requirements apply)
ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to email or call. If the question is specific to a teacher, email the teacher directly. If you have a general question you can email us directly or through bumpushelp@hoover.k12.al.us
If you have a question email your administrator.
Ms. Donna Burke, Principal dburke@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Justin Jones, 6th-grade Asst. Principal jjones@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. Kerry Efurd, 7th-grade Asst. Principal kefurd@hoover.k12.al.us
Mr. Sean Colosimo, 8th-grade Asst. Principal scolosimo@hoover.k12.al.us
On occasion, GOOGLE identifies certain emails as SPAM and blocks these emails. If you have sent an email to a staff member at Bumpus and have not received a response, call the main office at 205-439-2200 and leave a message for the staff member you are trying to reach.
COUNSELING NEEDS
Counseling Website for more information and mental health contacts.
Ms. Chardae Franklin- 6th-grade Counselor chafranklin@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Zaneta Heard - 7th-grade Counselor zheard@hoover.k12.al.us
Ms. Brennita Keith - 8th-grade Counselor bkeith@hoover.k12.al.us