Bentley Middle School

We’re kicking off the school year in a big way! Please join us for our Bentley Middle School Open House next Wednesday, August 20th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. This is a perfect opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for an amazing year ahead.
Also, our friends at Jersey Mike’s will be set up in the parking lot with:
🎒 FREE backpacks and school supplies for those in need
🎟 Drawings for 30 gift cards valued at $50 each
Bring the whole family, connect with our incredible staff, and enjoy an afternoon of excitement, generosity, and community spirit. Let’s make this the best start to the school year yet!
-Mr. Bednarski

Become a Bentley Bulldog!
Click here to enroll & register: https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/enrollment-and-registration-information

What incredible dedication! After 11 years of tirelessly moderating the Bentley Parent Facebook page, its amazing creator, Dawn McDaniel, has decided to close it down.

When she started the page, it filled a specific need that, thankfully, no longer exists. Running a Facebook group for over a decade, 365 days a year (that's 4,015 days!), is a monumental undertaking, and we are so incredibly grateful for her unwavering commitment to our community. Thank you for everything you've done!

Here are the best ways to contact Bentley with questions:

Bentley App: https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/app-store
Call us: (810) 591-9120
Email us: dslusarz@bentleyschools.org

If your student has medication in the office at the school, please pick that up by tomorrow at 2:45 PM at BMS & BHS and by 3:30 PM at BES.

This is just a friendly reminder that the Bentley Middle School Awards Ceremony will take place this Friday, June 6th. We are excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements. The schedule for the day is as follows: 6th Grade Awards: 8:00 – 8:30 AM 7th Grade Awards: 9:00 – 9:30 AM 8th Grade Awards: 10:00 – 10:38 AM (end of 3rd hour) Thank you for your continued support throughout this school year. We are proud of all our students and look forward to a strong and positive finish to the year! -Mr. Bednarski

Bentley Middle School End-of-Year Dance! We’re excited to celebrate the end of the school year with our Bentley Middle School Dance tomorrow, Friday, May 30th from 3:00–5:00 PM! Cost to attend: $2.00 Concessions will be available for purchase It’s going to be a fun afternoon of music, friends, and memories! -Mr. Bednarski

📢 Attention Bentley Middle School Families! As we wrap up the school year, there are several important updates and events coming up. Please take a moment to check your email and visit the Bentley Community Schools Facebook page for all the latest information about end-of-the-year happenings at Bentley Middle School. Thank you for staying connected and helping us finish the year strong! -Mr. Bednarski

Please note that the wrong calendar for Bentley Community Schools was shared yesterday. The attached version from 2025-05-28 (V5) shows the correct homecoming information: October 3rd is the game and October 4th is the dance. We apologize for any confusion.

Hello BENTLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL families, The 2024-2025 school year is coming to an end, and a great way to celebrate it is with a yearbook for your student. We only have a few copies remaining for purchase. Yearbooks will be distributed on Friday, May 30th. Please go to http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A03727030 to purchase yours today before then run out. Not sure if you bought a book? Visit https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking to check.

Reminder for 7th Grade Parents: Please have your student at the school by 6:15 AM tomorrow morning. The bus will be leaving promptly at 6:30 AM for Michigan's Adventure—don’t be late! If you have any questions, please check your email or contact Mr. Bednarski directly at sbednars@bentleyschools.org We're looking forward to a fun and safe trip! -Mr. Bednarski

Good afternoon, BMS 7th grade parents, some information concerning this Friday's upcoming 7th grade positive behavior field trip to Michigan's Adventure was sent out via email and also as a district Facebook post. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to me at sbednars@bentleyschools.org. Thank you! -Mr. Bednarski

On Friday, May 30, BMS Yearbooks will be handed out during first-hour classes. A limited number are still available for purchase online only — no cash will be accepted in the office. First come, first served. Once they're gone, they're gone! Here is the link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1064438/Bentley-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/2024062504241635355/CATALOG_SHOP/ -Mr. Bednarski

📣 Attention 8th Grade Parents & Guardians! Please check your email for important information about the Positive Behavior Field Trip happening this Friday, May 16th. Details about the trip, requirements, and reminders have been sent—don't miss it! Thank you for your continued support! -Mr. Bednarski

Bentley Bond Update: The request for a no-tax increase bond to renovate a donated building into a preschool passed ( https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2025/05/genesee-county-election-results-for-may-6-2025.html ). Thank you so much to our community for supporting our youngest learners!

Reminder: The BMS 6th, 7th, & 8th grade band concert will be next Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM in the BMS cafetorium.

Election Day is here and polls close at 8:00 PM. You can get information here: https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/bond-2025-overview Please vote!

Watch WNEM TV5 reporters Elisse Ramey and Zain Omair cover the Bentley Community School District millage proposal on the May 6, 2025 ballot. To get more information about the proposal, please visit our website at https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/bond-2025-overview

Attention Bentley Middle School 6th Grade Parents: Please check your email and/or the district website for important information regarding the 6th Grade Positive Behavior Field Trip to the Great Lakes Loons game, happening tomorrow – Friday, May 2nd. We appreciate your support in helping our students prepare for a fun and successful day!

Election day is Tuesday, May 6. Thank you ABC12 WJRT for covering the story about the Bentley bond issue at https://www.abc12.com/news/education/bentley-community-schools-seeking-2-9m-bond-for-preschool-upgrade/article_d48627e0-9dd7-4456-9434-6e8429b2c53e.html It's our chance to renovate the building donated to us by McLaren for our preschoolers...our Little Bulldogs. We hope you vote on Tuesday!

BMS Parents/Guardians, As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we want to share some important upcoming dates regarding M-Step and NWEA testing, as well as end-of-year field trips. Please take a moment to review the following schedule and help your student be prepared with a good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast, and a charged Chromebook on testing days. M-Step Testing Schedule: 6th Grade ELA: Wednesday, April 23 Math: Thursday, April 24 7th Grade ELA: Tuesday, April 29 Math: Wednesday, April 30 8th Grade Social Studies: Thursday, May 1 Science: Tuesday, May 6 NWEA Testing (All Grades) Window: May 5 – May 23 * Students in all grades will complete their Spring NWEA assessments during this time. End-of-Year Field Trips: We’re excited to celebrate our students' hard work and positive behavior this year with some fun grade-level trips! 6th Grade: Great Lakes Loons Game – Friday, May 2 8th Grade: Cedar Point – Friday, May 16 7th Grade: Michigan’s Adventure – Friday, May 23 Thank you for your continued support throughout this busy time of the school year and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Mr. Bednarski