Buddy Taylor Middle School

8th Grade End-of-Year Trip

Islands of Adventure

• Date: May 28th, 2026 (This takes place a few days AFTER promotion)
• Where: Universal Studios 
• Time: LEAVE 7:45 am from BTMS              RETURN 8:00 pm to BTMS
• Transportation: Charter Bus 
• Teacher in Charge: Amber Bell (Bella02@flaglerschools.com)
• Cost: $160 cash/check, $165 online             Annual Passholder: $80 cash/check $85 online

  • Eligibility criteria for attending the trip:  

    Academic Criteria:

    Scholars must earn passing final cumulative grade averages in all courses (including electives). Final grades will be reviewed five days prior to the event to confirm eligibility.-Note: Scholars can access their final cumulative grade average by looking at the “final” column of the scholar’s Skyward gradebook.

    Behavioral Criteria:

    Scholars with ANY out of school suspension days after January 7, 2026 will not be able to attend the event. Scholars with more than 2 disciplinary referrals after January 7th, 2026 will not be allowed to attend the event. Scholars must have no unserved detentions. This will be checked the two days prior to the trip.

    ANY STUDENT WITH A MAJOR DISCIPLINE INFRACTION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND.

Buddy Taylor Middle School is excited to announce that sign-ups for our 8th Grade End-of-Year Trip opens today! The trip will take place on Thursday, May 28th.

Register for this Event

Once the form is submitted, each scholar will be reviewed to ensure all eligibility requirements are met. Families will then receive an email with detailed payment instructions. Registration and payments will close at the end of the day on April 17, 2026. Please note that the trip is limited to the first 200 eligible scholars. Chaperones for this trip will be BTMS faculty and staff only.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate, scholars must meet all of the following criteria:

Cost & Payment Information

Payment plans are available in four installments of $45. The cost includes the admission ticket, required trip t-shirt, and transportation by bus. Meals and additional purchases are not included.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Bell at Bella02@flaglerschools.com.

We look forward to celebrating our 8th graders and all they have accomplished this year!

• Earn passing final cumulative grade averages in all courses, including electives.

  • Final grades will be reviewed five days prior to the event to confirm eligibility.

  • Families can view cumulative averages in the “Final” column of the scholar’s Skyward gradebook.

• No out-of-school suspensions after January 7, 2026

• No more than two disciplinary referrals after January 7, 2026

• No unserved detentions at the time of the trip

• No Level 4 SESIR referrals for the entire 2025–2026 school year

• $160 (cash or check)

• $165 (online payment)

• Scholars with an annual pass:

  • $80 (cash or check)

  • $85 (online payment)

8th Grade Formal

Theme: Here We Glow! 

• Theme: Here We Glow!

  • Event date: Friday, May 8th

  • Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 

  • BTMS Cafe’ - Limited to 350 students

  • Ticket cost: $15 to include dinner and one drink

    • Additional beverages are available for purchase

8th Grade Formal Student Conduct: 

Students may not attend if the following apply: 

• Any student with a major discipline infraction throughout the year

• No student with a referral from January to the dance resulting is OSS will be allowed to attend

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

Buddy Taylor Middle School is proud to celebrate our 8th grade scholars as they promote to high school. To better accommodate our Eagle families and maximize attendance, we will host three separate promotion ceremonies this year.

Ceremony Times – Tuesday, May 26

• 8:00 AM

• 9:45 AM

• 11:00 AM

Each scholar’s ceremony time is determined by their Eagle Advisory teacher. Please refer to the image below to identify your child’s assigned ceremony.

If you have siblings in different Eagle Advisory classes, BTMS will contact you directly to ensure your children are scheduled to participate in the same ceremony.

Arrival & Parking Information

Families will enter campus via Parkview Drive and will be directed to park on the track and field behind the school. The promotion ceremonies will take place in the school gymnasium.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you and honoring the accomplishments of our 8th grade Eagles.

Club meets from 2:30 to 4pm on 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, and 12/18.

Semester 2 dates are: 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7 (Last meeting).

Communication will be through ParentSquare for updates and changes.

Sponsor

Ms. Kisner

Students meet during lunch once to twice a month to discuss selected book.

Sponsor

Kris Smith

Chess Club meets during school lunch.  Students can go to the media center to play lunch during their lunch and is available for all three lunches. Beginners and Advanced welcome, media center provides boards.

Sponsor

Kris Smith

The drumline will learn to play drum cadences and will perform at school and community events. Participants are not required to play drums in the band, but all participants must be in band. Drumline will run two sessions per year.

Sponsor

Theresa Seth

Sponsor

Mr. Reinert

Students will learn how to prepare healthy food and will be given the opportunity to improve basic food preparation. Club members will learn about food in different cultures and will also be working with the Garden Club. This club is limited to 20 students.

Sponsor

Mr. Wencel

Rotating with FFCLA

Sponsors

Dr. Asher and Mrs. Adair

E.A.G.L.E. Council is the school’s official Student Government Association, dedicated to promoting school pride, leadership, and student voice. E.A.G.L.E., which stands for Encouraging Accountability, Grit, Leadership & Engagement, empowers students to lead by example through service, teamwork, and involvement in school and community initiatives.

The council’s motto, “Lead, Serve, Soar – Bringing Our Best, Leading the Rest,” reflects its commitment to leadership, service, and school spirit. Membership is based on academic performance, behavior, and character, ensuring that all members serve as role models and uphold the high standards of the E.A.G.L.E. Council.

Members plan and lead school events, service projects, and initiatives that engage and inspire the entire student body, while promoting a positive and inclusive school culture where every Eagle can grow, lead, and soar.

Thursdays: 2:45-4:00 pm

Sponsor

Mrs. Womack

The Eaglettes is an after-school team based on dance and color guard. The team will perform at various community and school events. The Eaglettes are in partnership with the FPCHS Starlets and will be learning material under their lead. Students must provide their own transportation home.

Sponsor

Lauren Albert 

Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at FPC

Wednesdays, 5:00 pm–7:30 pm at FPC

Future Problem Solvers (FPS) program empowers students to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively to solve real-world problems. FPS members develop research, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while exploring global and local issues and preparing for competitions at the state and national levels.

Through structured practice and collaboration, students learn to identify challenges, generate innovative solutions, and present their ideas effectively. Membership is based on a commitment to academic growth, active participation, and strong character, ensuring that FPS members demonstrate responsibility, perseverance, and leadership.

FPS students work together to engage in challenging projects, participate in competitions, and make a positive impact on their school and community, fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving.

Sponsors

Mr. Reinert

Mrs. Tew-Womack

Meeting Schedule

Tuesdays, 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

Students will participate in creative writing activities aimed at strengthening overall writing skills with fun, engaging topics. Students will have the opportunity to submit writing in Scope contests, as well as the chance to be published in the annual anthology of the Josh Crews Writing Project.

Sponsors

Teagan Gardner & Julie Hald

The Club is on Wed afternoons from 2pm-4pm it is an introduction to law enforcement, their capabilities and effects on the community.

Sponsor

SRO-Deputy Ferland

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization that recognizes middle school students who excel in scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Inductions are held in April after third quarter grades.

Volunteer Logging Form

Sponsors

Amy DeMarco

Kris Smith

Meeting Schedule

Mondays until 3 pm, generally the 2nd Monday

Students will learn a variety of fun games and scenes that teach the fundamentals of improv skills. Not only is improv a super fun way to express creativity but it also helps improve listening skills, teamwork, positivity, and so much more! This club is open to all musical theater, chorus, and dance students.

Sponsor

TBD

Sponsor

Mr. Jones

Sponsor

Mrs. Hald

Students create a lasting memory of the school year. Photographers and writers are welcome and those who want to be involved with school activities.

Sponsor

Timothy Biscay

Meeting Schedule

TBA