October 13, 2023

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Sean Keating

Principal’s Hello

It’s Friday the 13th, during Halloween season, in a middle school. What could go wrong?! Absolutely nothing–today was amazing! Our students are knocking it out of the park with their Friday spirit wear, and our spooky door competition is heating up!

Here was the scoreboard this morning:

We’re getting ready for our final week of the fall spirit competition, with Friday including both the spirit wear (or costume) piece and our door decorating competition. I’ll include some door pics next week. And here again is our messaging about costumes:

Please see below for messages about e-bikes, the Halloween dance, conferences, and other stuff. Thanks for your partnership, and have an awesome weekend with your families.

Sean

Message From Bend Police Department

Our admin team met with the Bend Police Department this week. We want to keep hammering home this message about e-bikes:

Halloween Dance | Tickets on sale 10/16 – 10/19 | Cash preferred!

  • DATE: Friday, October 20
  • TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • ADMISSION & MEAL $5.00 | Includes pizza meal (gluten free options will be available)
  • FREE ACTIVITIES: Dancing | Bingo | Gym Activities| Photo Booths

Tickets will be pre-sold Monday, 10/16 – Thursday, 10/19 before school, at lunch in the Upper Nest and in the Main Office any other time. Cash is preferred, but a check make payable to PCCO will work too. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. flyer.

Parents, we could really use your help supporting this event by either donating an item and/or volunteering at the event. Click here now to view the Sign-up.

Also, students who attend this event will remain at the dance until 6:00 PM. Students will not be released early unless it is pre-arranged by sending an email to

Fall Conference Sign-ups

Please sign up for an available time to connect with one of your student’s teachers. Conferences are not mandatory but can be helpful if your student is struggling in a particular class. 

In order to serve as many families as possible, we must start and end conferences according to the schedule. Thanks for understanding!

Robotics Club Info & Sign-up

Do you have a student interested in robotics? Robotics Club will be on Tuesday mornings from 8:15-9:20 AM beginning November 7th. Please see the this PCMS Robotics 23-24 Interest Form for more information and to express interest.  Email [email protected] with any questions.

Believe it! Lost and found is already overflowing!

Students are responsible for checking lost and found regularly throughout the school year. PCMS will not be held responsible for items that are not claimed. All unclaimed lost and found items will be donated to a local charity in need on the following dates:

  • Friday, October 27, 2023
  • Friday, December 15, 2023
  • Friday, March 22, 2024
  • Friday, June 14, 2024

Deb Mullen at [email protected] no later than noon on Friday, 10/20.

Requesting Yearbook Photos

Does your Dad fancy himself a photographer? Is your Aunt on the sidelines of games or meets taking newsworthy pics? Or maybe YOU have a great yearbook-worthy photo or photos! If any or all of this applies to you, our yearbook team would love your help!  They are hard at work designing and planning our yearbook and are looking for pictures from September and October to add to our growing collection. Please click this form from now through the first week of November to upload photos. If you have any questions, please contact our Yearbook Advisor, Shannon Cramer at [email protected].

Golden Eagle Sports Highlights

On Tuesday, our cross country runners had a meet at Pilot Butte Middle School against Bend International, Westside Village, High Desert Middle School and Pilot Butte. Our runners placed first in 6th grade boys and girls and 7th grade boys and girls. They placed second in 8th grade boys. We had overall individual race winners of 8th grade boys, 7th grade boys, and 6th grade boys and girls. We also had individual second place winners in 7th grade boys and girls and 8th grade girls.

This past Wednesday at Sky View, the 8th grade football team wasted little time, taking an 8-0 lead on a four play drive.  Later in the first half, they scored again on the first play of the drive.  With the score 30-0 at halftime, the Golden Eagles now 4-0, proved too much for their opponent. The Golden Eagles came out on top with a score of 30-16. Next week’s game is at High Desert at 5:00.

The 7th grade football team held on to win 8-0 vs Sky View on Wednesday in front of a Pom-Pom waving home field crowd (thanks to our fans!). Great tackling led to the shutout, and sound blocking resulted in no sacks given up on the day. Zero Golden Eagle turnovers also helped in the win, giving us a 3-1 record, tied for 1st place. Please come cheer us on next week as we play High Desert at home!

Our 7th grade volleyball team had success serving this week. On Tuesday, they had 45 aces and another 25 aces on Thursday. We are making progress on serve receive, getting more digs and adding pass, set, kill into our matches. We have also started playing with a Libero, who is doing a great job. We would love your support at our next home game on Thursday.

Cafeteria Specials

  • 10/16 Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Grilled Cheese
  • 10/17 Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
  • 10/18 Ramen Bar
  • 10/19 Beef Chili w/ Cornbread
  • 10/20 Baked Pizza Penne w/ Herb Focaccia

 Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

If you are not currently cleared to volunteer, please go to the BLS Volunteer webpage for all the information you need to become one!

Calendar of Events | Mark your calendars

  • Oct. 16 | 7th Grade Volleyball @ Sky View MS | 4:30 PM
  • Oct. 16 | 8th Grade Volleyball | 4:30 PM
  • Oct. 17 | District Cross-Country Meet | 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Oct. 18 | 7th Grade Football | 5:00 PM
  • Oct. 18 | 8th Grade Football @ High Desert MS | 5:00 PM
  • Oct. 19 | 7th Grade Volleyball | 4:30 PM
  • Oct. 19 | 8th Grade Volleyball @ Cascade MS | 4:30 PM
  • Oct. 20 | Halloween Dance | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Oct. 25 – 26 | Conferences
  • Oct. 26 & 27 | No school for students
  • Nov. 2 | Photo Retake Day

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