BLMS Mission Statement
Bluffton Middle School, established in 2010, seeks to promote a tradition of academic
excellence through exploration and discovery, technology awareness, and rigorous
studentcentered learning. Teachers, as facilitators, inspire intellectual curiosity in an
environment where students develop the ability to think, be responsible, respectful, and
honest to achieve their role as effective citizens in our global society.
BLMS Vision
We envision the BLMS community working together to challenge every student to perform
at an internationally competitive level in a learning environment that is safe, nurturing and
engaging.
BLMS Core Beliefs
The vision and mission of Bluffton Middle School makes it imperative to implement the
following objectives:
- To provide a safe environment.
- To provide academic excellence by incorporating research based effective
practices and rigorous programs.
- Through high expectations, develop in each student the ability to think, be responsible,
respectful, and honest in order to positively impact academic achievement.
- To encourage stewardship of the environment.
- To stimulate each student’s creativity and problem solving ability.
- To encourage students to respect the attitudes, values, and culture of
others as well as their own.
- To provide students with experiences that promotes meaningful relationships, and the
development of social problem solving skills.
- To develop a positive self image and self efficacy in students by providing them with
individual acceptance, encouragement, and recognition when appropriate