ACADEMIC
Robotics
Bush Middle School offers an extracurricular robotics program and a robotics class available to 8th grade students. Students are introduced to real-world engineering challenges with an opportunity to participate in VEX competitions. Students are able to design, build, test and program robotic technology, apply real-world math and science concepts, learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills, and participate in tournaments and celebrations. What our team has accomplished so far
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National Jr. Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Our goal as NJHS members at Bush is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the development of character
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https://www.neisd.net/Page/17506 |
Heather Thurston and Kristen Aceves |
hthurs@neisd.net kaceve@neisd.net |
UIL
North East School District has a strong tradition in the University Interscholastic League academics competition. Students have the opportunity to compete in all of the 29 contests offered at the high school level and 15 of the contests for grades 2 – 8. The contests complement the academic curriculum, motivate students to acquire higher levels of knowledge, challenge students to confront issues of importance, and provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills.
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| https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ben4UPm-A8hD2DrW1OSCKyssmlFryrUU22NLoqBz7CI/edit?usp=sharing |
https://www.neisd.net/Page/32954 |
Mark Wilder |
mwilde@neisd.net |
National Spanish Junior Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society (Spanish: Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) is an academic honor society focused on Spanish language excellence in secondary education and promotes a continuity of interest in Spanish studies. Our motto "SOMOS" ("We are..") is a reminder that our cultural differences unite us and that we are more alike than different. Our diverse community here at BUSH is visible and in the celebration of our multilingual campus the NSJHS lead with the Spanish language along with empat
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| Meetings once a month |
A218 |
Sra. Alejandra Sanchez |
asanch11@neisd.net |
Bush UIL Speech
Take a step towards your future when you become a part of Bush’s UIL SPeech program. Try out your skills in public speaking, performance, and debate. Mrs. Moy coaches the dramatic events of Duest, Monologues, Poetry and Prose and Mrs. Starkweather coaches Debate, Oratory, and Impromptu. There is a contest in December and in April.
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Mrs. Moy Mrs. Starkweather |
pmoy@NEISD.net |
FINE ART
CULTURE
No Place for Hate
Our No Place for Hate Coalition is a group of students, staff and parents in the Bulldog community whose main objective is thelp cultivate a positive school climate. We plan activities and lessons throughout the year on anti-bullying, inclusivity, respect for yourself and how to unite our community. These activities and lessons help us educate our students, staff and Bush community on these topics and help facilitate and reinforce a positive and respectful climate throughout the school year.
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Ms. Cheslock |
dchesl1@neisd.net |
EDUCATIONAL
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
RECREATIONAL
SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY
The Military Child Education Coalition
The Military Child Education Coalition’s Student 2 Student Program (S2S) is a student-led organization that welcomes incoming students to their school and helps departing students prepare for their next school. This is done by bringing together both military and civilian connected students. This allows for a well-rounded group of students. S2S welcomes all new students.
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| Tuesday 7:45 to 8:15 |
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McClain, Taylor, Rawls and Wilkes |
mmccla@neisd.net |
PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership Service)
The 8th grade PALS stand-in as extra “buddies” for 6th grade students that are in need of extra support and encouragement as they transition into their first year at Bush .Additionally, the PALS students provide ideas, solutions, and time to the various (and continuously changing) needs of the school and community from year to year.
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| Daily 11:05 am to 11:50 am. |
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Brooke Williams |
bwilli8@neisd.net |
PVSA (Presidential Volunteer Service Award)
America has a long and proud tradition of volunteer service. Now more than ever, volunteers are renewing their commitment to helping others and making new connections that bring us closer together as families, as neighbors, as communities, and as a Nation. The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the Presi
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Barbara Keeper |
bkeeper8423@gmail.com |
SPECIAL INTEREST
Student Council
Student Council (STUCO) gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body.
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| First Thursday of each month. Officers will meet twice a month. |
Mrs. Ruiz’s room - A107 |
Dede Ruiz |
druiz4@neisd.net |
STUDENT GOVERNANCE
SPORT
