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The Stinger, Issue 3 / October 2026
School Bulletin
Hornet Pride: Celebrating Our Community and Looking Ahead!
Get Ready! Our Lil' Shopper's Shoppe is Coming to BEMS in December! 🎁
This special in-school holiday store gives our students the wonderful opportunity to independently pick out and purchase affordable, high-quality gifts for their family and friends in a safe, fun, and supervised environment. Keep an eye out for a budget envelope coming home in your child's backpack soon! You can use this envelope to help your child plan who they are shopping for and set a spending budget. Beginning in December, 2026.
After-School Tutoring Begins!
We are excited to share that our school’s after-school tutoring program will begin this Monday and Tuesday! This program is designed to give students a little extra support and confidence in their learning.
Because space is focused on targeted academic support, participation is by teacher recommendation only.
Our Annual School Christmas Concert!
Please join us on Thursday, December 10th, 6:30 PM, for a magical night celebrating the season.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events:
Thursday, November 19 - Early Release
NO School November 23 - 26 Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 3 - BEMS awards assembly 3:00 PM
Thursday, December 10 - Christmas Concert 6:30
Upcoming sports:
Monday, November 16 – First Day of Practice HS Basketball & Wrestling
December 2026
Monday, November 30 - First Day of Practice MS Basketball
Thursday, December 3 – Saturday, December 5 – Mineral County Tournament (V Girls & V Boys Basketball) – TBD
Saturday, December 5 – Douglas Tournament at Minden (Wrestling) – 9:00 AM
Tuesday, December 8 – GVC Duals at GV Christian (Wrestling) – 4:30 PM
Friday, December 11 – Saturday, December 12 – Beatty Tournament (V Girls & V Boys Basketball) – TBD
Friday, December 11 – Saturday, December 12 – Girls Shadow Ridge at Shadow Ridge HS (Wrestling) – Fri 2:00 PM / Sat 9:00 AM
Junior Hornets Basketball:
Begins December 3rd
Family Engagement
Join Us for BEMS Literacy Night!
We are excited to invite all students and families to our upcoming BEMS Literacy Night! Come celebrate the joy of reading with our school community, enjoy some tasty treats, and enter for a chance to win fun prizes.
Event Details: Thursday, December 3, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, at BEMS School Site
Staff Spotlight
BHS- Crystal Femat:
Crystal maintains a great professional & friendly attitude with all staff & students, is always willing to assist where & when needed. She keeps the students engaged in being happy & is available for their needs. Great Secretary as well ...
Always super helpful to staff and students!
BEMS- Hannah has enjoyable enthusiasm, happiness and dedication to the children.
Hannah has a positive outlook on her daily tasks, and she is always ready to jump in as part of the Beatty crew.
October Student Spotlights
BEMS Perfect Attendance:
Weston T.
Grayson A.
Emerson L.
Theodore B.
Awnya B.
Joshlynn P.
Aurora W.
Celena C.
Zarina G.
Alice H.
Rowan L.
Talia M.
Carson R.
Tesslyn M.
Giovannie S.
Victoria V.
Aziza B.
Angelica D.
Sean E.
Lincoln L.
Julius M.
Maurice M.
Ricardo S.
Izaak G.
Zane G.
Teresa R.
Brianna S.
Peyton T.
Benjamin D.
Antonio G.
Siena M.
Kimberly R.
Parker R.
Kayliana S.
Carver B.
Jace B.
Jonathan G.
Jason R.
Students of the Month
BEMS
Emerson Lieble
Aurora Willis
Ava Carter
Mia Reed
Kayliana Simmons
Jonny Godinez
Jace Butler
BHS
Keira Black
Anthony Femat
Jose IxtaBlanco
Kenna Mills
Karissa McFarland
Principal’s Message
The importance of assessment:
To the families and students of Beatty and Amargosa. In December we will be conducting the second round of iReady Inform assessments. These assessments help us understand what level our students are processing math and reading. What I found in the first round of the Inform is that several of our students did not try their best nor accurately show what they really understand. These assessments are used to help gauge where a student is in their learning for both subjects and could help determine how the school addresses gaps. IReady is also used for some intervention work and the level of intervention is determined by the assessment. If a student does not take their time and work through the assessment seriously, it could negatively affect how their learning is addressed. Please have a discussion with your student about making sure they show their best on these assessments. The school will also be providing an incentive treat for students who reach their growth goal. If you have any questions about these or other assessments please reach out to me. Thank you, Principal Andy Jones
BEMS: 775-553-2902
BHS: 775-553-3595
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