Black Diamond Middle School

We know that not everyone can join us in person to celebrate our promoting 8th graders, but now you can tune in via our live stream! Watch using the link: bit.ly/BDMS2025Promotion or check the News section of our school website. Date: June 10, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM A recording of the ceremony will be shared with BDMS families after the event.

Good evening, AUSD families, students, and staff!

As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.

And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.

🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.

💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?

From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran

Happy Friday, AUSD families and staff!

As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.

Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.

Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙

Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District

Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.

Dear AUSD Families and Staff,

As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.

With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.

The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.

Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.

Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.

Have a safe, connected, and strong week!

KR

Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District

Antioch Unified School District is hosting a winter clothing drive. We are looking for new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets, umbrellas, scarves, and socks. The Donation dates will be from November 2nd through November 20th. Drop off locations are the Mission Elementary School, Carmen Dragon Elementary School, Belshaw Elementary School, and Deer Valley High School Front Offices. You can also drop them off at Prospects High School with the counselor, Wanema Cornell. Finally, you are more than welcome to drop them off at the District Office with Barbara Aguilar located in Portable D in the back. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Barbar directly at 925-779-7500 ext. 53402 or email her at barbaraaguilar@antiochschools.net.

🌞Free Summer Meals for Children starting this Wednesday! The AUSD Nutrition Services Department is proud to offer all children 18 and under free breakfast and lunch when school is out for the summer. Sites will be open from 6/11-7/17, Monday-Friday. We will be closed on 6/19 and 7/4. Children may receive 1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day. All meals must be consumed on site. Visit our website at www.antiochschools.net/page/summermeals for meal service times, locations, and menus. We look forward to serving your children this summer! Sites and dates are subject to change. Please note there will be no meal service for Turner Elementary School on Friday, June 13th. Please refer to schedule for alternate sites.

Black Diamond Middle School will be selling Promotion Leis on Monday and Tuesday before and after school for $5 each.

Good afternoon parent s and guardians, If your student purchased a ticket for the field trip to Six Flags and you paid a fee for having a season pass, you are due a $30 dollar refund for the amount you have paid. Season pass holders are not being charged a fee. If your student paid $65 dollars for their ticket, you are due a refund of $30 dollars as the tickets are only $35. Thank you!

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Meeting is on Tuesday 4/29/2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Dallas Ranch Middle School Library. Agenda: • Review of LCAP Educational Partner Feedback • Budget Overview for Parents • LCAP Budget Alignment Feedback Please join us! Childcare and refreshments will be available.

Attention BDMS Students and Families! 📢 🍧 Exciting News: The Kona Ice truck is rolling into BDMS tomorrow! 🎉 Get ready to treat yourself during lunchtime with refreshing Kona Ice. Don't forget to bring your funds to enjoy your favorite flavors! See you there for a cool and delicious treat! 🌟

We are excited to invite you to attend our AUSD AVID Family Night on Tuesday May 6th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Antioch High School. Participate in AVID team building activities, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, hear our AUSD AVID students speak about the AVID impact, and celebrate what our AVID programs are doing across the district. The event is open to AVID students and their families as well as any students or families interested in our AVID programs. Let us know you are coming to celebrate with us by completing the survey so we can prepare for your attendance. https://forms.office.com/r/2t5gaWf55F

Hello everyone, It's Back!! Our annual rummage sale will take place Saturday, May 3rd at BDMS in the parking lot. We need a lot of donations to help make this event successful. Ask your family members, friends, neighbors and anyone you know to support our school and donate items to sell. They can sell their own items and purchase a space for $25.00 and keep the proceeds or they can donate items, and leadership will sell the items. We cannot accept large appliances, but everything else should be ok. If it is furniture, it must be presentable. No holes, tears or dirty items. Students can come and see me with their donations. I will be providing Diamond Dollars to those students who donate items, and their name will be entered into a drawing for a goodie basket. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. Thank you! Kindly,

Please click the link below to access Lincoln Families Resource Page: https://padlet.com/AlexisCSC/resources

Hello everyone, It's Back!! Our annual rummage sale will take place Saturday, May 3rd at BDMS in the parking lot. We need a lot of donations to help make this event successful. Ask your family members, friends, neighbors and anyone you know to support our school and donate items to sell. If you would like, you may purchase a space for $25.00, sell your items and keep the proceeds or you can donate items, and leadership will sell the items. We cannot accept large appliances, but everything else should be ok. If it is furniture, it must be presentable. Students and parents can come and see me with their donations. Thank you in advance for your support! Anna Hernandez (925) 727-8908

UC Family Informational Night

A Song for Cesar Movie Event

Resource guide and information for undocumented students and families.

Hello everyone, Our annual rummage sale will take place Saturday, May 3rd at BDMS in the parking lot. We need donations to help make this event successful. Ask your family members, friends, neighbors and anyone you know to support our school and donate. You may also purchase a space for $25.00, sell your items and keep the proceeds or you can donate items, and we will sell the items. We cannot accept large appliances. Furniture must be presentable. Students and parents can come and see me with their donations. Thank you in advance for your support! Anna Hernandez (925) 727-8908

Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness January 20th 1:00-3:00 PM Join us at Deer Valley Highschool's Theater to listen to key note speaker Otha Thornton and AUSD's MLK Art and Essay Winners Performances.

Join us for a day of bettering or community on January 20 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. This Year's Services: - Senior Center Day of Engagement @ Antioch Senior Center -Antioch Community Park Revitalization Project @ Antioch Community Park -Fremont Elementary School Community Project @ Fremont Elementary Register at https://www.antiochca.gov/mlk-day/ or email: Recreation@antiochca.gov