Congratulations to our Professional Learning Communities Players of the Month. Mr. Bolt, Mrs. Backowski, Mr. Pearson, Mr. Garritson, and Mrs. Similuk.They have collaborated within their advisory periods and have created a successful structure with students adding evidence to their portfolios.
about 2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
picture of a staff PLC players of the month poster

Tonight (January 20th, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

about 2 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting
Congratulations to Mila Medina and Brayden Young for being selected as our Empowered Leaners of the Week!!!
about 2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Picture of two students holding awards

No school on January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

about 2 months ago, Salina Forrett
Martin Luther King Jr Day  1/19- No School Reminder Flyer
BVMS Basketball Tryouts Coming Up
about 2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
basketball flyer for tryouts jan 22th 6th gade 6:00 7th grade 7:00 8th grade 8:00 115 W. woodward ave Escondido 92025
Did you know that at BVMS teachers post their learning targets daily and connect them to one of EUSD's six learner profiles so that students can make that connection!!!! #BVMSredeisgn
about 2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Teacher's learning target written on board
Teacher's learning target written on board
Teacher's learning target written on board

BVMS Day this Friday, 1/16!

Wear yellow and blue or a BVMS shirt!

about 2 months ago, Salina Forrett
BVMS DAY This Friday Flyer
Congratulations to Bear Valley's Empowered Learners of the Week:
Briana Saldivar Melchor and Samara Guillen Lopez.
2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Picture of two students holding awards
Congratulations to Mrs. Bouknight for being named Bear Valley's Teacher of the Year!!!
2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Picture of teacher with flowers
Did you know that at BVMS we are offering over 21 clubs for our after school EXPLORE program this Spring!! Another successful Club Rush today at lunches!!
2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Students at Club Rush event
Pictur of students in our Builders Club
A poster with a list of our after school club offerings
Students at club rush event

Do Good with Chipotle

Chipotle Fundraiser for
Bear Valley Middle School PTA

25% of event sales get donated to the cause.

Tuesday, January 20th
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

1310 W Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029

Order online for pickup using code 6BQ2YGH
or show this flyer in restaurant.

2 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Family Night out at Chipotle on 1/20 from 4-8 PM 1310 W. Valley Pkwy, Escondido 92029

EXPLORE After School
Enrichment and Intervention Classes

Where: Bear Valley MS
When: Spring 2026: January 26 - March 27

Please complete the Interest Form Link!

Classes Offered
• Barbell Club
• Chess
• Cycle Cruisers
• eSports
• Girls on the Run
• Kiwanis Builders Club
• Lego Legends
Minecraft Journey
• Paint Party
• Ready Set Grow!
(Gardening)
• Toastmasters
• EcoArt
• Embroidery-Fashion
Design
• Escondido Soccer Club
• Flag Rugby
• Lovely Leaps Sideline
Cheer Dance
• Mathnasium Tutoring
• RoboQuest with
Treobytes
• Science of Cooking
Skateboarding
• Volleyball
Classes are first come first serve.
• Please note the interest form does not confirm your student's participation.
• Confirmation of enrollment or waitlist status will be sent to you via email.

2 months ago, Salina Forrett
Flyer for EXPLORE Afterschool Enrichment and Intervention classes offered at BVMS January 26th-March 27th
CLUB RUSH! January 8, 2026, during both lunches.
2 months ago, Salina Forrett
Club Rush Instagram Post. 1/8/26 during both lunches.
Happy Winter Break Bears!
Students return January 6, 2026.
3 months ago, Salina Forrett
Winter Break Flyer; Students return January 6, 2026
Did you know that at Bear Valley staff works daily to provide students opportunities to use their voice and gain confidence in public speaking. In Ms. Flore's class students gave presentations on cultural celebrations.
3 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
students giving presentations
Student giving a presentation
Students giving a presentation
A huge thank you to the BVMS PTA and the BVMS families that participated in our annual staff dessert bar. It was an amazing spread and the BVMS staff really appreciated it!!!!!
3 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Picture of PTA sign thanking the BVMS staff
Picture of variou desserts
Picture of various desserts
Did you know that at BVMS we have an award winning band program under the direction of Mrs. Thicksten that has already performed with the San Pasqual High School Band at a football game, has performed at the Winter Fair at the Casa de las Campanas retirement home, and just concluded a Winter Concert in front of a packed house. Many more opportunities to perform this year!!!!
3 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Mrs Thicksten on stage with her band students
A great performance this evening for all three levels of the BVMS Band Program under the direction of Jessica Thicksten. What an amazing Winter Concert in front of a packed house
3 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
BVMS band students on stage in front of families
Congratulations to Mikaela Tran who is our Empathetic Collaborator of the Week and Damian Rubio Reyes who is our Creative Problem Solver of the Week!!
3 months ago, Bear Valley Middle School
Students holding awards

BVMS Spirit Week 12/15-12/19!

Monday: Blizzard Blitz Day!
Tuesday: Pajama Day!
Wednesday: Festive Hat Day!
Thursday: Cocoa vs. Candy Cane Day!
Friday: Holiday Hype Day!

3 months ago, Salina Forrett
BVMS Spirit Week Flyer 12/15-12/19