Bridgetown Middle School PTA

❤️🖤 Congratulations to our incredible Choir Director, Chelsey Kurtz Sweetman, on being named the 2026 Spark Award Winner!! 🖤❤️

“The Spark Award, presented annually by Alfred Music and MakeMusic, is a national award that honors outstanding and innovative music educators. It recognizes teachers who go ‘beyond the notes,’ bridging the gap between the classroom and the community while igniting a lifelong passion for music.”

Mrs. Sweetman truly embodies everything this award represents through her passion, dedication, and love for our students and music program. We are so proud to have her leading our choir program and inspiring our Bobcats every single day!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to vote and support her throughout this journey.

Way to go, Chelsey! ❤️🎶🖤

Tonight is the final chance to show your support for the Gerrety family ❤️

If you’ve been meaning to order a shirt or make a donation, please take a moment to do so this evening. Every purchase, prayer, share, and contribution helps lighten the load during an incredibly difficult time and reminds this family they are not facing it alone.

Let’s continue showing the strength, compassion, and heart of our Oak Hills & Bridgetown community. ❤️

Please order a shirt or make a donation by clicking the link: https://bridgetown.givebacks.com/shop?category=8ee95de5-c3ec-4e4f-a0fe-368951645df6

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On this Memorial Day, we remember their courage, honor and bravery, today and every day. In tribute to the many, in honor of all, we offer our gratitude.

❤️🖤 Bobcat Nation — today is the LAST DAY to vote! 🖤❤️

The Oak Hills family has always come together to support the people who make a difference in the lives of our students, and today we’re asking everyone to take just a few minutes to rally behind one of the very best.

To say Mrs. Chelsey Kurtz Sweatman has impacted the lives of countless Bobcats is truly an understatement. 🍎 She has dedicated herself to inspiring, encouraging, and supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, and this recognition is more than deserved.

Now it’s our turn to show up for her the way she has always shown up for our students, our school, and our community.

Bobcat Nation, let’s fill today with RED ❤️ and BLACK 🖤 pride and make every vote count! Please take a moment today to vote and help bring this incredible honor home to the Oak Hills family. 🐾

Vote here: https://wn.nr/ZsNZvUC

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Tonight, we celebrate the Bridgetown Middle School Class of 2026 as you stand on the eve of your 8th grade graduation! ❤️🖤

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for all you have accomplished during your middle school journey. From classrooms to concerts, competitions to celebrations, you have represented Bridgetown with pride, determination, and Bobcat spirit.

As you prepare to move on to high school this fall, carry those same red and black values with you — work hard, stay confident, support one another, and never stop believing in yourselves.

Your future is bright, and this is only the beginning of all the amazing things ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2026! We wish you the very best as you begin this exciting new chapter. Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat! 🎓❤️

📣 Reminder for Parents! 📣

Don’t forget about the 1N5 Parent Meeting tonight at Bridgetown Middle School in the Media Center!

📅 Wednesday, May 20⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM📍 Media Center

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/w6cBR5CqBNsDPX8t5?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Please share with other parents — we hope to see you tonight!

2026 Parent Night "Mind Matters" with 1N5 RSVP As part of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we’re inviting parents and caregivers to a special evening session on May 20th from 6-7p.m. called “Mind Matters,” led in partnership with the local nonprofit 1N5. 1N5 is committed to promoting mental health education by equipping students, fa...

To say this teacher has made an impact on the lives of so many Bobcats is truly an understatement. 🍎💛

Chelsey Kurtz Sweatman has dedicated herself to inspiring, encouraging, and supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, and this recognition is so well deserved.

Please take a moment to vote for Chelsey once a day and help her win this incredible award! Let’s show her the same support she’s always shown our Bobcat family. 🐾

Use the link to vote: https://wn.nr/ZsNZvUC

Show Your Support ❤️

Our Bridgetown Middle School and Oak Hills community has always shown what it means to come together and support one another during difficult times. Right now, our beloved BMS ELA teacher, Mrs. Gerrety, and her family could use that support more than ever as they face unimaginable challenges.

After the tragic loss of their young son last year, Mrs. Gerrety’s family is now facing another heartbreaking battle after her husband was diagnosed with a fast-growing malignant brain tumor. While surgery was successful, they are now navigating ongoing medical bills, experimental treatment costs, travel expenses, and the financial burden that comes with trying to make the most of every precious moment together as a family.

To help support Mrs. Gerrety and her family during this incredibly difficult time, shirts are available to order using the link below, and donations can also be made if you would simply like to help. Every order, share, prayer, and donation truly makes a difference and reminds the Gerrety family they are surrounded by love and support. ❤️

We will let everyone know as soon as the shirts arrive and are ready for pickup/distribution. Thank you all for continuing to show the strength, compassion, and heart of our Oak Hills family.

https://bridgetown.givebacks.com/shop?category=8ee95de5-c3ec-4e4f-a0fe-368951645df6

What a wonderful way to close out the 2025–2026 PTA year at Bridgetown Middle School PTA tonight! ❤️🖤

The evening was filled with laughter, memories, gratitude, and a few bittersweet goodbyes as we celebrated the incredible parents and volunteers who give so much of their time, talents, and heart to support our students and school community. Every volunteer helps make a difference, and our school is stronger because of each and every person who steps up to help. ❤️🖤

Tonight, we were especially proud to recognize Alison Dickerson and Sara Westrich with the prestigious Ohio PTA Friend of Children Award for the lasting impact they’ve made in the lives of children at Bridgetown Middle School. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment have gone truly above and beyond, and our school community is better because of them. ❤️🖤

While our kids may have first brought us together, the friendships, teamwork, and shared love for our school created a community we’re incredibly grateful for.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, we’d love to have you join us! Whether you can give a little time or a lot, there’s a place for everyone in our PTA family. 😊❤️🖤

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. McKnight! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate her as both our BMS PTA Educator of the Year and the Oak Hills School District PTA Educator of the Year! 🥇 She now goes on to represent our district at the state level!👏

So well deserved! Thank you for all you do for our PTA, students and school! ❤️