Beck Academy Middle

💙💛 Join us in welcoming Beck Academy's new leadership! 💛💙

Stop by, say hello, and help us give a warm Blue Knight welcome to our new Principal, Don Jones, and our new 7th Grade Assistant Principal, Katey Dutey!

Whether you're a returning family, a new student, or just excited for the upcoming school year, we'd love to see you there.

📅 THIS Thursday, July 30
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Chick-fil-A on Haywood Road
575 Haywood Rd, Greenville

Come meet our new leaders, connect with other Beck families, and kick off an exciting new school year together! 💙⚔️💛

Blue Knight Families, we hope you’re enjoying the last couple of weeks before summer break ends. Take a look at our end of July newsletter to help you prepare for back to school.

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Beck Buzz Summer 2026- Family and Student.pdf

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This past weekend, Beck Academy Middle was named the 2025-2026 Best Buddies Overall Outstanding Middle School Chapter of the Year, the highest honor awarded to a middle school chapter by Best Buddies International. The award was presented this past weekend at the Best Buddies International Leadership Conference In Indiana. Representing Beck Academy were advisors Marci Silver, Kelly O’Hara and Heather Lewis, along with student officers Stella Rossi, Mary Eliza Duncan and Izzy McKellar. Beck Academy was selected as top overall middle school from more than 675 Best Buddies middle school chapters worldwide, recognizing the chapters outstanding commitment to friendship, leadership and inclusion.

In addition to earning the organization’s highest international honor, Beck was also recognized at the 2026 Top National Middle School Fundraising Team for the second year in a row, showing the chapter’s continued commitment to supporting the Best Buddies Mission.

With more than one third of the student body involved in the program at Beck, Best Buddies creates opportunities for students with and without disabilities to build genuine friendships, develop leadership skills, and participate in meaningful experiences throughout the school year.

Marci Silver, School Counselor at Beck Academy shares, “This chapter’s success reflects Beck’s belief that inclusion is more than a program, it’s part of the school’s culture. This honor reflects not only the commitment of the students and staff, but also Greenville County Schools’ continued support of programs that empower students to lead with kindness, build meaningful connections, and create lasting impact in their school community.”

🚨SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST UPDATE

Beck Best Buddies is on the move! Our leadership team attended the Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University. They celebrated, grew as leaders, and made life long friendships.

They also received the following awards
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🏆Best Buddies International Overall Outstanding Middle School
👟Top National Middle School Walk Friendship Team
🥇Top National Middle School Recruit Team

The best weekend of the year. 💜🌎🏆 BBLC 2026 was one we’ll never forget. We are incredibly honored that Beck Academy was named Best Buddies International Overall Outstanding Middle School Chapter of the Year, the highest honor a middle school chapter can receive. What an incredible recognition for our students, our school, and our entire community. We were also recognized as the Top National Middle School Friendship Walk Team and Top National Middle School Recruit Team. These awards reflect the passion, leadership, and commitment our students show every single day to creating a culture where everyone belongs. To every student, family, staff member, and supporter… THANK YOU for believing in inclusion and making this possible. This is so much bigger than awards. It’s about the friendships, opportunities, and lives that are changed through Best Buddies. Here’s to another amazing year of inclusion! 🫶🏻#BestBuddies #BBLC2026 #Inclusion

🚌 If your student needs bus transportation for the upcoming school year, please submit your transportation forms by Wednesday, July 15 to help us plan routes and ensure a smooth start to the year. Find the forms and learn who should submit here: https://tinyurl.com/yd2zfs39

We're hiring great people for positions as bus drivers, bus aides, custodians, and food service operators. Greenville County Schools will host an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Reedy Laurel Elementary. The in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, July 28, is from 9 a.m. to noon at CTE Innovation Center. It’s a great time to join Greenville County Schools!

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Join us!

💙💛 Join us in welcoming Beck Academy's new leadership! 💛💙

Stop by, say hello, and help us give a warm Blue Knight welcome to our new Principal, Don Jones, and our new 7th Grade Assistant Principal, Katey Dutey!

Whether you're a returning family, a new student, or just excited for the upcoming school year, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Thursday, July 30
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Chick-fil-A on Haywood Road
575 Haywood Rd, Greenville

Come meet our new leaders, connect with other Beck families, and kick off an exciting new school year together! 💙⚔️💛

🌞 We hope you're enjoying summer break! Take a brief pause from your summer activities to catch up on some mid-summer news. We're not intending to disrupt your relaxation, but we want to keep you informed about upcoming events and introduce new faces.

Continue enjoying your summer 🏖️ !

Beck Buzz Summer 2026- Family and Student.pdf

As we get ready to close out another school year, Beck Academy would like to recognize Mrs. Green and the tremendous impact she has had on our school. After serving Greenville County Schools for 28 years, she is officially retired!

Mrs. Green has always had the rare ability to balance high expectations with genuine compassion. As an assistant principal, she has been both a steady disciplinarian and a caring supporter, always leading with fairness, patience, and heart. She believes deeply in students, cheers them on through every success, and helps guide them through challenges with grace and understanding. Her impact on our school community will be lasting, and she will be greatly missed as she begins this well-deserved retirement.