McBride Middle School

There may not be school today, but the McBride play, It’s a Madhouse! is still on! Show starts at 6:00 and doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for kids and are sold at the door. Cash only. Come on out and enjoy this hilarious show!

Good afternoon, Transportation has had to make some bus route changes which will take effect 3-8-23. Please be sure to check your Parent Portal to make sure your student is getting on the correct route to and from school.

It’s Showtime! Come on out to McBride Middle School to see the school play, It’s a Madhouse! Play dates are Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10 at 6:00 pm and Saturday, March 11 at 12:00 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for cash only. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. You won’t want to miss this hilarious comedy/mystery rolled into one!

Attention all young ladies interested in trying out for softball, tryouts will be March 21st and March 22nd after school until 5pm. A physical AND permission slip MUST be completed and in the office BEFORE MARCH 21st. Practice will be held MARCH 23rd and 24th after school until 5pm. If you have a physical/permission slip from this school year (2022-2023) you are all set. Once players have been picked, practices will be Monday-Thursday weekly until 5pm. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Radwood. Thank you Karen Radwood Health, Physical Education, and Fitness Teacher McBride Middle School School-(734) 697-9171 Google Voice (734) 732-4578

The following dates are set up for sports pictures: Wrestlers- Monday Feb. 27th at BHS during practice Girls Basketball- Thursday March 2nd at McBride during practice Swimmers -Tuesday March 8th at BHS during practice. Picture form is attached and also available in the McBride office. Money and form to be given to the photographer at time of pictures

BHS Jazz Band Spaghetti Dinner!!

Stop by the Belleville Area District Library to see a collection of amazing art from VBPS students! The collection will be on display now through April 23rd. Featuring students from McBride and BHS, the art is displayed wonderfully in the Atchison Family Atrium, just to the left of the main desk. Click into the link for more images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MYxCBT_1nASs-lLxXhF0_2uRIdlFgTaB?usp=share_link

REGISTER NOW for Girls & Boys NFL FLAG Football Spring 2023 Season Games played in Ypsilanti Twp on Sunday afternoons. Pre K through 12th Grade. Season runs April 16 - June 4. Go to greatlakesflagfootball.com for information!

Calling 7th and 8th Graders and their Parents/Caregivers! Saturday, January 21st from 9:00am - 12:00pm there is a $15 dollar (some free slots available) Zoom conference hosted by the University of Michigan with a guest speaker from CommonSense Media. This conference will help parents and students develop and grow healthy online behaviors and relationships with technology. To join or learn more please visit https://bit.ly/dws-2023.

Here are the top three contestants in the 2023 McBride GeoBee. From left to right: GeoBee sponsor Mr. Hoepfner, 1st place Braeden Kosakowski, 2nd place Logan Nitz, and 3rd place Jaylen Lee. Congratulations to those who participated!

The 2023 Mcbride GeoBee has begun!

Attention 8th grade families! If your student is attending this year's Washington D.C. Trip with McBride, there will be a MANDATORY meeting for students and families next Tuesday, January 17th, at 6pm in the McBride cafeteria. All trip participants MUST attend with an adult.

It’s almost showtime! Auditions for McBride Middle School’s play will take place on Tuesday after school until 5:00. If you haven’t yet picked up a packet, be sure and grab one in the office tomorrow. This show is sure to be loads of fun and we would love for you to be a part of it! Questions? Talk to Ms. Delfuoco or Ms. Chrisner.

Congratulations to those listed below have qualified for our school finals competition where you will compete with the top geographers in McBride Middle School. This bee will take place on Thursday January 12th in the Media Center during 1st – 3rd hr (8:30 – 11:10). Parents are allowed to attend, please check in with the office first. If your child cannot attend please contact me at rhoepfner@vanburenschools.net as soon as possible!!

Today it came to our attention that a student overheard another threatening to have a family member come and “take care of” a student that they were angry with. We already had the student in the front office and they were being questioned for an incident that happened earlier. We do not believe there was a credible threat, but will be taking appropriate action with the student for what was said.

Congratulations to the McBride TerrorBytes team 14670 for winning the Innovate Award sponsored by Raytheon Technologies at the SE Detroit League Qualifier this past Saturday. Winning this award earned us a spot in the State Championships this Friday and Saturday. Way to go MMS TerrorBytes!

This morning we became aware of a rumor that a student had threatened to harm another student and “shoot up the school”. We contacted the Van Buren Police Department and met with them before school started. They had begun an investigation the night before and we worked with them to determine credibility before school started. Our investigation continues, but we wanted to make it clear to families that the student was not in school today and will not be until the investigation is complete. We want to thank the parents that informed us this morning. If you or your child hear about threats to a student or to the school, please reach out to us immediately or use OK2Say. This program is through the Department of Education and the Michigan State Police and you will remain anonymous. Staff will receive a phone call after the report is made and we will be able to investigate immediately. Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Call: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729) Text: 652729 (OK2SAY) Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov Thank you, Fred Abel David Turner McBride Middle School

December is National Stress-Free Holidays Month! The holidays can be stressful, so take time to care for yourself. Here are some easy tips to make your holiday season bright and stress-free: Plan ahead. Talk about your feelings. Take time for self-care. If you need help finding a mental health provider, you can always call #CareSolace 24/7/365 at 888-515-0595.

Parents and Guardians of McBride Students: McBride PTO needs some information from you! Please take a moment to take a quick survey to help them help your students! https://forms.gle/735eG5Qu1hq8bcUU9

The BHS Class of 2023 will have a fundraiser at Qdoba on Belleville Rd. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. See the flyer for more information and how to order. The Class of 2023 thanks you.