Arts, Athletics & Clubs
Students may participate in a variety of extracurricular, academic, and sports activities to round out their educational experience. These activities will contribute to students’ leadership abilities, social well-being, self-realization, good citizenship, and general growth. Selection of participants is at the discretion of the teachers, sponsors, or coaches, provided that the selection criteria conform to the District’s policies. Students must satisfy all academic standards and must comply with the activity’s rules and the student conduct code found in the back of this handbook.
MORE INFO: Arts, Athletics & Clubs
- Expectations for Extracurricular Activities
- Blackhawk Athletics
- Blackhawk Bands and Jazz Ensemble
- Blackhawk Choir
- Blackhawk Clubs & Activities
- Blackhawk Spring Musical
Expectations for Extracurricular Activities
Expectations for Extracurricular Activities
In order to participate in or attend any school activity, practice, rehearsal or performance, etc., after school, in the evening, or weekend, a student is expected to meet these requirements. Exceptions, with administrative approval, will be made on a case-by-case basis with consultation of parent/guardians and involved staff.
- The student must be in full classroom attendance unless a special arrangement has been made with the school administration.
- The student must be making satisfactory academic progress in all subjects, to be determined by the school. Parents/guardians will be notified by the school (for example. coach, athletic director, sponsor) when students are ineligible for extracurricular activities.
- The student must be in good standing with all administrator issued detentions. Students serving In-School Suspension or Out-of-School Suspension are ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for that day. Students notified of In-School Suspension or Out-of-School Suspension for the following day are ineligible to participate in extracurricular events on the day of notification. Similarly, students may not be spectators at extracurricular events on the same days described above for participation.
- A student participating in an activity or athletic program will be subject to disciplinary action if he or she violates the Blackhawk Middle School Student Athlete Contract. Violations will be treated cumulatively, with progressive discipline for subsequent violations.
Click here for the 2024-2025 Blackhawk Middle School Student Athlete Contract.
Blackhawk Athletics
Blackhawk Athletics
To participate in interscholastic sports, students are required to:
- Complete an online athletic registration participation form.
- Submit a current athletic physical.
- Please turn completed athletic physical forms into the health office.
- Athletic physical forms must be turned in before students can tryout, practice or compete in any sport.
Girls & Boys Cross Country
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Requirements:
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No tryouts required
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Eligibility and Student-Athlete Code of Conduct evaluated weekly
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Co-Ed Soccer
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Requirements:
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Tryouts required
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Eligibility and Student-Athlete Code of Conduct evaluated weekly
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Girls Basketball
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Season: Click here for the 2024 BMS Girls Basketball schedule.
- Requirements:
- Tryouts required
- Eligibility and Student-Athlete Code of Conduct evaluated weekly
Boys Basketball
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Season: Click here for the 2024-2025 Boys Basketball schedule.
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Requirements:
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Tryouts required
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Eligibility and Student-Athlete Code of Conduct evaluated weekly
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Cheer & Dance
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Season: Click here for the 2024-2025 Cheer & Dance schedule.
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Requirements:
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Tryouts required
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Eligibility and Student-Athlete Code of Conduct evaluated weekly
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Girls & Boys Volleyball
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Season: Click here for the 2024 BMS Girls & Boys Volleyball schedule.
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Requirements:
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Tryouts required
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Eligibility and Student-Athlete Code of Conduct evaluated weekly
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Girls & Boys Track & Field
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Season: TBA in Spring 2024.
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Requirements:
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No tryouts required
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Eligibility and Student-Athlete Code of Conduct evaluated weekly
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MORE INFO: Blackhawk Athletics
- Contact Information
- Directory of Coaches
- Athletics Schedules
- BMS Athletics Calendar
- Conference School Information
- Sports Physicals
- BMS Concussion Policies & Procedures
- Student Spectator Permission Form
- Intramurals
Contact Information
Contact Info - Blackhawk Athletics
Lauren Engle
Co-Athletic Director
PH: 630-766-2601
FX: 630-766-7612
Email: lengle@bsd2.org
Sarah Taylor
Co-Athletic Director
PH: 630-766-2601
FX: 630-766-7612
Email: staylor@bsd2.org
Directory of Coaches
Directory of Coaches
Cross Country
- David Ellett, dellett@bsd2.org
- Katie Lange, klange@bsd2.org
- Deanna Berardi, dberardi@bsd2.org
Soccer
- Justin Chappell, jchappell@bsd2.org (Varsity)
- Emma Alberico ealberico@bsd2.org (Junior Varsity)
- Alejandro Yanun, ayanun@bsd2.org
Girls Basketball
- Katie Lange, klange@bsd2.org (8th Grade)
- Lauren Engle, lengle@bsd2.org (7th Grade)
Boys Basketball
- Justin Chappell, jchappell@bsd2.org (8th Grade)
- Dustin Sublett, dsublett@bsd2.org (7th Grade)
Cheer & Dance
- Sarah Taylor, staylor@bsd2.org (Cheer)
- Megan Arado, marado@bsd2.org (Dance)
- Alyssa Lee, alee@bsd2.org (Dance)
Girls Volleyball
- Katie Lange, klange@bsd2.org (8th Grade)
- Emma Alberico, ealberico@bsd2.org (7th Grade)
Boys Volleyball
- Renee Swidron, rswidron@bsd2.org (8th Grade)
- Dustin Sublett, dsublett@bsd2.org (7th Grade)
Track & Field
- William Zeitler, wzeitler@bsd2.org
- Renee Swidron, rswidron@bsd2.org
- Deanna Berardi, dberardi@bsd2.org
- Justin Chappell, jchappell@bsd2.org
- Angie Perez, apereze@bsd2.org
- Jacqui Ponce, jponce@bsd2.org
Athletics Schedules
BMS Athletics Calendar
BMS Athletics Calendar
Calendar & Category Legend:
- BMS Athletics
Conference School Information
Conference School Information
West Suburban Middle School Conference
Bryan Middle School
111 W. Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Churchville Middle School
155 Victory Parkway
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Clarendon Hills Middle School
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Hinsdale Middle School
100 S. Garfield
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Indian Trail Junior High School
222 N. Kennedy Dr.
Addison , IL 60101
Jackson Middle School
301 W. Jackson St.
Villa Park, IL 60181
Jefferson Middle School
255 W. Vermont St
Villa Park, IL 60181
Sandburg Middle School
345 E. St. Charles Rd.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Sports Physicals
BMS Concussion Policies & Procedures
BMS Concussion Policies & Procedures
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Student Spectator Permission Form
Student Spectator Permission Form
Parents, if your child plans to watch any of our upcoming basketball and volleyball games, please complete the Student Spectator Permission Form below.
Completing this form will help us ensure that students who are staying after school to watch these games have permission from their parents to do so. It will also help us to provide appropriate supervision and enforce behavioral expectations.
Students will be asked to show their student IDs when entering the gymnasium to watch these games, and will not be allowed to enter if they do not have a form on file.
Click here to complete the Student Spectator Permission Form.
Click here for student behavior expectations during indoor sporting events.
Intramurals
Intramurals
To participate in interscholastic sports, students' parents are required to complete an online athletic registration participation form.
Click here for the intramurals registration form.
2024-2025 Intramurals
Intramuralswill start the week of October 8.
Intramurals will be held before school from 7-7:40 a.m.
The weekly schedule is listed below:
- Tuesdays: Grade 6
- Thursdays: Grades 7 and 8
Blackhawk Bands and Jazz Ensemble
Blackhawk Bands and Jazz Ensemble
Class Times
All bands at Blackhawk Middle School occur before the school day begins, and meet every day that school is in session. Sixth-grade band meets 7-7:45 a.m. in room 161. Seventh- and eighth-grade band meets from 7-7:45 a.m. in room 163.
If you need bus transportation to or from school, we can help you with that, as well. Please email Mr. Winters or Mrs. Morong if you have any questions, or call 630-766-2601 ext. 2163 to contact us. (Please leave a message.)
MORE INFO: Band, Jazz Ensemble & Steel Drums
Contact Information
Contact Information
William Winters
Seventh- & Eighth-Grade Band Director, BMS Jazz Ensemble, Fine Arts Department Coordinator
PH: 630-766-2601 ext. 2163
FX: 630-766-7612
Email: wwinters@bsd2.org
Sarah Morong
Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Band Director
PH: 630-766-2601 ext. 2161
FX: 630-766-7612
Email: smorong@bsd2.org
Blackhawk Middle School
250 S. Church Rd.
Bensenville, IL 60106
BMS Arts Calendar
Order Music Supplies Online
Order Music Supplies Online
Students and parents are now able to order supplies from Quinlan and Fabish Music Company. The supplies will be delivered to the school the next time our rep visits our school. This is a great option if you would like to order something, but are unable to go the the music store.
Quinlan and Fabish Music Company
6827 High Grove Blvd.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
630-654-4111
Click here to visit Quinlan and Fabish Music Company's website.
Blackhawk Choir
Blackhawk Choir
The Blackhawk Choir meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. All grade levels are welcome to sing in the Blackhawk Choir. Students will learn how to read choir music, develop vocal technique, advance performance skills, and perform in various genres.
A before-school activity bus can be available when indicated on your student registration form. If your student is registered for band, students will attend choir rehearsals once a week on Tuesday mornings.
Various performance opportunities will take place throughout the school year. A calendar will be provided for all concerts and performances.
2024-2025 Blackhawk Choir Registration Link
2024-2025 Blackhawk Choir Calendar
MORE INFO: Blackhawk Choir
Contact Information
Contact Information
Suzy Ramel
Encore Music Teacher, Blackhawk Choir Director, and BMS Spring Musical Music Director
PH: 630-766-2601 ext. 2160
Email: sramel@bsd2.org
Why Join Choir
Why Join Choir
Joining a middle school choir offers many benefits:
- Musical Skills - Develop your singing through use of music theory and vocal technique
- Teamwork - Choir teaches cooperation and collaboration.
- Confidence - Performing in front of an audience can boost self-esteem and help overcome stage fright.
- Expression - Singing allows for emotional expression that provides an outlet for creativity.
- Socialization - Choir provides a community where students can share their same interest in music.
- Academic Benefits - Studies show that involvement in music can improve academic performance.
Blackhawk Choir Performances
Blackhawk Clubs & Activities
Blackhawk Clubs & Activities
One of our goals at Blackhawk Middle School is to encourage all students to become involved in at least one extracurricular activity.
Permission Slips
All students must have a permission slip on file for both before and after-school clubs. Students may walk home, be picked up, or take a late bus after clubs and activities. Buses are available for students whose clubs end at 4 p.m and 4:30 p.m. Students taking one of our late buses are expected to be home within 30 minutes of departure. It is important for your child to know their address to ensure drop off at the correct stop.
Click here for the BMS Clubs & Activities Permission Slip.
2024-2025 Clubs & Activities
Click here for a printable list of BMS Clubs and Activities for 2024-2025.
Art Club
- Description: Art Club is an opportunity for students to create artwork of their choice in a casual open setting. There are also weekly optional group activities, events, and time to make new friends.
- Teachers: Amal Ghanimah (aghanimah@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., in Room 154
- Beginning & Ending Dates: September 23, 2024 - May 19, 2025
Book Club
- Description: Project Lit Book club will read and discuss a variety of genres throughout the year. We will create shelf talkers and promote positive reading experiences in our school.
- Teachers: Julie Zabel (jzabel@bsd2.org), Carly Boeing (cboeing@bsd2.org), and Carol Calderin (ccalderin@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Third Monday of the Month, 3-4 p.m., in Room 145
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 7, 2024 - May 2025
Choir
- Description: Choir is an opportunity for students to sing in a group who love singing and creating music together.
- Teachers: Suzy Ramel (sramel@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m., Room 152 or Auditorium if needed
- Beginning & Ending Dates: September 10, 2024 - June 3, 2025
Show Choir
- Description: Show Choir is an opportunity for students to put the skills of singing and dancing together.
- Teachers: Suzy Ramel (sramel@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Fridays, 3-4 p.m., Room 152 or Auditorium if needed
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 4, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Game Club
- Description: Game Club is your place for Video games, Board games, and Card games! We will be focusing mainly on video gaming but depending on student interest we can branch out to board and card games as well!
- Teachers: John O’Brien (jobrien@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: TBD
- Beginning & Ending Dates: TBD
Gardening Club
- Description: The Garden Club will be working on several gardening projects throughout the school year. Our first project will be growing geraniums which the students can give to their parents at Winter Break. Over the winter, we will be trying to grow herbs. In the spring, we will grow vegetables and flowers for the students to have for the summer.
- Teachers: Cora Popescu (cpopescu@bsd2.org), Craig Baker (cbaker@bsd2.org), Barbara Mellody (bmellody@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., Room 120
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 21, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Hawks Club
- Description: HAWKS serve as a role model and mentor for sixth graders and our Blackhawk community. They assist with sixth-grade advisories, as well as other school and community events.
- Teachers: Vicki Mazzone (vmazzone@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., Room 114
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 9, 2024 - May 2025
Intramurals
- Description: Opportunity for students to play a variety of sports in the morning - basketball, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey, and soccer. Student interest will be taken into account for which sports are featured the most.
- Teachers: Katie Lange (klange@bsd2.org), Daide Ellet (dellet@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Sixth Grade - Tuesdays, Seventh & Eighth Grades - Thursdays, 7-7:40 a.m., Gymnasium
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 8, 2024 - May 8, 2025
Jazz Band
- Description: Jazz Band expands on the skills learned in fifth-, sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade band and allows students to explore improvising and performing in various styles and genres.
- Teachers: William Winters (wwinters@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Mondays, 3-4:25 p.m., Room 153
- Beginning & Ending Dates: September 24, 2024 - May 19, 2025
Math Club
- Description: Math Club will be working on 3 areas this school year: Math Contests, Thinking Problems and future skills. For contests, we will be preparing for the ICTM contest and the Math Olympiad. The Thinking Problems are multi step problems which the students will work in groups to solve. The future math skills will focus on skills the students will use in future math classes. The students will be working on a variety of problems each week to help them develop math skills and problem solving skills.
- Teachers: Craig Baker (cbakerbsd2.org), Cora Popescu (cpopescu@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., Room 120
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 17, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Scholastic Bowl
- Description: Blackhawk’s Scholastic Bowl team is a part of an official academic competition in Illinois. We compete against other middle schools in a tournament each March hosted by the Leyden-Norwood Conference at the Rosemont Convention Center. The team also visits Fenton High School annually to meet the coaches and high school academic team members. A typical match involves two teams of five players each answering questions read by a moderator. The question topics are drawn from all curriculum areas and outside of it, including science, math, social science, language arts, fine arts/performing arts, vocational education, and general information.
- Teachers: Nick Georgopoulos (ngeorgopoulos@bsd2.org), Bill Zeitler (wzeitler@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: TBD
- Beginning & Ending Dates: December 2024 - March 2025 (May event at Fenton)
PALS Club
- Description: An inclusive space for students to create, socialize, learn crafting, games, music, sports and more. Great way to make friends.
- Teachers: Zuzanna Godawski (zgodawski@bsd2.org), Jack Sullivan (jsullivan@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Wednesdays (specific dates), 3-4 p.m., Room 144
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 23, 2024 - May 14, 2025
Soccer Club
- Description: In soccer club, students will improve their ball and tactical skills through drills and scrimmages. In addition, students will learn about injury prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and balance with sports.
- Teachers: Emma Alberico (ealberico@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Wednesdays, 7-7:40 a.m., Gymnasium
- Beginning & Ending Dates: November 13, 2024 - May 2025
Student Council
- Description: Student council is a service group partnering with DuCAP to serve our school and community. Students are involved in selecting charities, creating charitable events and volunteering in the school and community.
- Teachers: Katie Klingler (kklingler@bsd2.org), Nancy Barca (nbarca@bsd2.org), Greg Salecker (gsalecker@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Mondays & Wednesdays as needed (as well as fundraisers and school and community events), 3-4 p.m. , Room 136
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 9, 2024 - May 2025
We Belong Club
- Description: We Belong Club is a place where we celebrate diversity and build community. We will spread awareness, acceptance, and kindness in our school and community.
- Teachers: Julie Zabel (jzabel@bs2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Every other Thursday, 3-4 p.m. , Room 145
- Beginning & Ending Dates: November 7, 2024 - May 2025
Weight Training Club
- Description: In Fitness Club, students learn proper weightlifting techniques, form, and movements. We use the progressive overload training method to build strength.
- Teachers: Ryan Drum (rdrum@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-7:40 a.m., Fitness Room
- Beginning & Ending Dates: October 15, 2024 - May 2025
Yearbook
- Description: The Yearbook Club is responsible for capturing and organizing images of our school community. Students will be responsible for creating spreads of clubs, sports, and events at BMS.
- Teachers: Deanna Berardi (dberardi@bsd2.org)
- Date, Time & Location: Thursdays, 7-7:40 a.m., Room 150
- Beginning & Ending Dates: November 7, 2024 - February 27, 2025
Blackhawk Spring Musical
Blackhawk Spring Musical
We are so incredibly excited to bring Disney’s Moana JR. musical to our Blackhawk performers in Spring 2025!Shows are tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23.
Audition Workshop
An optional (but strongly encouraged) audition workshop will take place in the auditorium after school from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8 (tentatively scheduled).
Cast Auditions
Cast members bring our characters to life though acting, singing and dancing. Cast auditions will be held in the auditorium from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, January 9 (tentatively scheduled).
Crew
Stage crew members help create our set, move scenery and props behind the scenes, help run our microphones, sound, and lights, and so much more. Crew members may be asked to be extras in the show. This means singing, acting, and moving scenery or props on and off the stage.
Contact Information
Julie Zabel
Sixth-Grade English Language Arts Teacher, We Belong Club Sponsor, and Spring Musical Director
PH: 630-766-2601 ext. 2155
Email: jzabel@bsd2.org
Suzy Ramel
Encore Music Teacher, Blackhawk Choir Director, and Spring Musical Music Director
PH: 630-766-2601 ext. 2160
Email: sramel@bsd2.org
Sara LaPrall
Sixth-Grade Science Teacher, Spring Musical Choreographer
PH: 630-766-2601 ext. 2154
Email: slaprall@bsd2.org