Middle School Mane Weekly Newsletter Grades 6-8
Middle School Campus News
Dress Code

Outerwear that doesn't match dress code is on the rise.
Campus administration will begin to redirect and assign discipline for students not within dress code.

What does this mean? Students will receive a verbal warning the first time and a lunch detention for subsequent violations.

Focus: Outerwear

What is outerwear? Sweatshirts and jackets worn during the school day in the classroom
What's okay?
  • Solid school colors (Red, Black, White, Gray, or Navy)
  • Worn over a uniform top
  • Logo, if any, is smaller than the size of the palm of your hand
What's not okay?
  • Large logos
  • Multi colors/non school colors
  • Hoods worn inside building

Please support us by encouraging your students to refrain from wearing outerwear that does not meet dress code.
Student Council applications due Friday

What: Please encourage your student to run for student council!
How: Students can obtain an application from the front office of the middle school
Timeline:
  • Submit applications before Friday, Feb. 25 at 4 pm
  • Students can post signs around the building February 28 – March 4
  • Elections take place Friday, March 4
Drop off at prescribed unloading zones only

Student safety reminder:
  • Please drop students off in front of the primary building in the blue or orange carline. Clear walkways and crosswalks ensure student safety.
  • Please do not stop in front of the Mays building to unload students.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Spinal Screening
March 7-11

State-mandated spinal screenings occur March 7-11 for girls age 12 and boys age 14 (girls 11 and 13 and boys age 15 if they missed their screenings on campus last year).

Athletics and Extracurricular News
  • BS&W Free Physical Event is Saturday, May 7. Save the date! More info coming soon.
  • Soccer games are this week! (See schedule). Spectators are welcome! Please check the Soccer Game Schedule often as changes occur frequently. 
  • The TCSAAL State Tennis Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at Hays High School in Kyle.
  • Spring Running will not be offered this season. Please watch future newsletters for summer training opportunities.
District News
2021-2022 Yearbook Order Reminder

It's been a few months since we last posted about yearbooks. Have you ordered your yearbook for this year? Time is running out! Not sure if you already ordered it last semester? Check your email confirmation from Balfour as your receipt. Questions? Please email [email protected].
Spring Pictures
March 4

Spring Pictures are scheduled for Friday, March 4! In these photos, students are invited to wear "Spring dressy" or "Spring casual wear" rather than the regular school uniform. Students can wear their dressy or casual wear all day. Read on.
Upcoming Events and Contact Information
Important Dates
  • Delayed Start Feb. 24
  • Spring Break March 14-18
  • Student Holiday April 15-18
  • Last Day of School May 26
Grade Level Teacher Team Leads

6th grade: Nick Pfeifer and Lindsey Jones
8th grade: Rachel Meissner
Principal

Middle School Principal: Crystal Lane

Student or Curricular Concerns

Assistant Principal grades 6-7: Matthew Castaneda
Assistant Principal grades 8-10: Shachon Leaf

MYP Coordinator grades 6-10: Kristen Machczynski
MS Special Education Coord: Haley Weisbrod
Secondary Librarian: Tina Van Winkle
Counselor

6th-8th Grade: Stefanie Zook

Additional Contacts

Middle School Attendance: Olga Alexander
Cafe: Chef Leslie Sterzinger