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Cupcakes for a Cure! Fall Edition

Oct 26, 2026 11:00 AM EDT to Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
The BHL Relay for Life team will be selling cupcakes to support Relay for Life. All proceeds will go directly to our school's team donation. Cupcakes are $2/each, and can be purchased during morning transition and 3rd period on October 23rd, 26th, 27th, and 28th. Cupcakes will be delivered to students and staff on Friday, October 30th during 6th & 7th period.

El equipo de Relay for Life de BHL venderá cupcakes para apoyar la iniciativa. Todas las ganancias se destinarán directamente a la donación del equipo de nuestra escuela. Los cupcakes cuestan $2 cada uno y se pueden comprar durante el cambio de horario matutino y la tercera hora los días 23, 26, 27 y 28 de octubre. Los cupcakes se entregarán a los estudiantes y al personal el viernes 30 de octubre durante la sexta y séptima hora.
1 day ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Promotional graphic featuring a background pattern of hand-drawn pink and white cupcakes. It includes the "Relay For Life" logo on the left and the Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School emblem on the right, centered between bold text reading "CUPCAKES!" at the top and "¡CUPCAKES!" at the bottom.
Congratulations to our very own, Mr. Rubenstein, for winning Teacher of the Year for the Clarke County School District!!! We are super proud of this huge accomplishment. Join us in congratulating him!
1 day ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
A man in a navy suit, glasses, and a boutonniere smiles while holding a $7,500 check from Georgia United Credit Union. Beside him is a blue wagon filled with gift baskets, snacks, chocolates, and themed gifts at an indoor award ceremony.
A smiling man wearing glasses, a navy blazer, and a patterned shirt with a burgundy-and-white boutonniere stands at a school recognition ceremony beside a gift basket filled with snacks, a plush mascot, and decorative ribbons. A school presentation slide with a blue-and-gold sunburst logo is projected behind him.
Chic-fil-A Spirit Night is today! Join us from 5-8 pm.
2 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night promotional flyer in Spanish for BHL Relay for Life at 3637 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA. It details ordering via the CFA One app on Thursday, October 28, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring an illustration of a smartphone displaying the ordering step and the Chick-fil-A logo at the bottom.
Folleto promocional de la Noche de Apoyo de Chick-fil-A en español para BHL Relay for Life en 3637 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA. Detalla cómo realizar pedidos a través de la aplicación CFA One el jueves 28 de octubre, de 5:00 PM a 8:00 PM, e incluye una ilustración de un teléfono inteligente que muestra el paso para ordenar y el logotipo de Chick-fil-A en la parte inferior.
Interim testing begins tomorrow and will also occur on Friday morning. Please encourage your students to rest, eat well, and to bring their devices to school fully charged. Thank you!

Should your student need a replacement charger, they are $10. Exact cash or checks are accepted.
3 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
A blue and yellow school testing announcement. The blue upper section contains the following message: “Testing begins tomorrow. Testing will continue through Friday of this week. Please make sure your student(s) bring their devices to school fully charged each morning. Thank you for assisting us with a successful testing week!” The reminder to bring fully charged devices is bold and italicized. A smaller italicized note reads, “Replacement chargers are $10. (Exact cash or checks only.)” The lower section has a yellow background with a silver laptop connected to a charger. On the left is the DRC BEACON Assessment logo above a checklist graphic labeled “TEST,” featuring two orange check marks and a pencil. The design uses blue, yellow, black, and white to emphasize the testing schedule and device-charging reminder.
This is the Spanish translation of: A blue and yellow school testing announcement. The blue upper section contains the following message: “Testing begins tomorrow. Testing will continue through Friday of this week.  Las evaluaciones comienzan mañana y se extenderán hasta el viernes de esta semana. Por favor, asegúrense de que sus hijos lleven sus dispositivos a la escuela completamente cargados cada mañana. ¡Gracias por su apoyo para que esta semana de evaluaciones sea un éxito!  Los cargadores de repuesto tienen un precio de 10 dólares. (Solo se acepta efectivo o cheques con el importe exacto).
We regret to inform you that our BHL PTO Fall Festival has been cancelled for the fall season. However, we are excited to share that the festival will be rescheduled for the spring! Stay tuned for more details!
10 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
A bilingual cancellation announcement for Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School’s Fall Festival, featuring a blue, gold, and cream color scheme with autumn leaves and seasonal decorations. The English version in the upper-left portion displays the festival flyer with the date Friday, October 30th, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. A large, tilted red-and-white stamp reading “EVENT CANCELLED” overlays the flyer and a navy-blue background. The Spanish version in the lower-right portion reads “Festival de Otoño” and lists Friday, October 30th, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. A tilted gold sign with white lettering reads “El evento está cancelado” (The event is cancelled). The Spanish flyer also includes illustrations representing food, games and activities, and prizes.
Don't forget the altered school schedule for parent-teacher conferences and fall break this week into next!
Wednesday, October 14 - Early dismissal (12:20 p.m. for elementary schools and early learning centers; 1:30 p.m. for middle and high schools). ASP will be available at elementary schools on the conference day rate.
Thursday, October 15 - Student holiday. Schools will be open for K-12 parent-teacher conferences
Friday, October 16 - Student and staff holiday. All schools and district offices will be closed.
Monday, October 19 - Student and staff holiday. The District Office will be open during normal hours (8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, October 20 - All students and staff return
11 days ago, Clarke County School District
Calendar reminder graphic
#CCSDPinkOut2026
11 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
A large group of middle school staff and students wearing pink shirts posing together in front of a colorful wall mural. Two teachers smiling with pink and pink floral shirts on. A tall teacher with a pink dress, pink sweater and pink tennis shoes poses with two students wearing pink shirts. Two adults lean in together for a selfie both wearing pink shirts.
Don't forget to wear pink tomorrow!
#CCSDPinkOut2026
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#CCSDBetterTogether
12 days ago, Clarke County School District
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink Out graphic

21st Century is cancelled this week for Parent/Teacher Conferences. We will resume 21st Century on Tuesday, October 20th.

12 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School

Join CCSD for the 3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit. Free and Open to Students Ages 12-18. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Student Check-In Begins at 10:30 a.m.

Save the date! We hope to see your student there!

Registration Form

15 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
A bright yellow promotional flyer for the 3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit, presented by Free Your Feels. The flyer uses a bold, colorful, youth-oriented design with dark navy blue and white text.  At the top is the colorful “FREE your FEELS” logo, with each letter in a different bright color and outlined in dark blue. Beneath it, large dark-blue text reads “3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit.” A smaller line states, “Free for and Open to Students Ages 12–18.”  The center of the flyer contains a large white rectangular information panel outlined by a thick dark-blue border with rounded corners. The panel is headed “Join Us For:” and lists:  Peer-to-Peer Interaction Mental Health Resources Food Fun Yoga and more!  A large QR code appears on the right side of the white panel. Beneath it, text says, “Register by scanning the QR code or by heading to:” followed by the shortened web address bit.ly/ccsdfyf26.  Near the bottom of the flyer, dark-blue text identifies the location as Athens Community Career Academy, followed by “(440-1 Dearing Extension, Athens, GA)”. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A line underneath states, “Student Check-In Begins at 10:30 a.m.”  At the bottom is the Clarke County School District logo and name, with the tagline “Better Together.” The overall flyer has a cheerful, energetic appearance, with a predominantly yellow background, dark-blue typography and borders, and colorful lettering in the logo.
Un volante promocional de color amarillo brillante para la 3.ª Cumbre Anual de Salud Mental Juvenil, presentada por Free Your Feels. El volante utiliza un diseño llamativo y juvenil, con texto en azul marino y blanco.  En la parte superior aparece el logotipo colorido “FREE your FEELS”, con cada letra en un color diferente y delineada en azul oscuro. Debajo, en letras grandes de color azul oscuro, se lee “3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit” (3.ª Cumbre Anual de Salud Mental Juvenil). Una línea más pequeña indica: “Gratis y abierta a estudiantes de 12 a 18 años.”  En el centro del volante hay un gran recuadro blanco de información, rodeado por un borde grueso de color azul oscuro con esquinas redondeadas. El encabezado dice “Join Us For:” (Acompáñanos para disfrutar de:) y presenta la siguiente lista:  Interacción entre compañeros Recursos de salud mental Comida Diversión Yoga ¡y mucho más!  En el lado derecho del recuadro blanco aparece un código QR grande. Debajo del código QR se lee: “Regístrate escaneando el código QR o visitando:”, seguido de la dirección web abreviada bit.ly/ccsdfyf26.  Cerca de la parte inferior del volante aparece el nombre del lugar: Athens Community Career Academy, seguido de “(440-1 Dearing Extension, Athens, GA)”.  El evento se llevará a cabo el sábado 24 de octubre de 2026, de 11:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. Debajo se indica: “El registro de estudiantes comienza a las 10:30 a. m.”  En la parte inferior aparece el logotipo y el nombre de Clarke County School District, junto con el lema “Better Together” (Juntos, mejor).  En general, el volante tiene una apariencia alegre, energética y juvenil. Predomina el fondo amarillo, acompañado de tipografía y bordes azul oscuro, texto blanco y letras multicolores en el logotipo.

This news just in!!! Congratulations to Mr. Matthew Rubenstein, a CCSD Teacher of the Year finalist!

17 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Graphic featuring Matthew Rubenstein playing the violin in a classroom. On the left side, blue background text reads "Clarke County School District - Better Together," "2026-27 Teacher of the Year Finalist," and "Matthew Rubenstein - Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School," accompanied by the school's lion logo.

The CCSD Annual Update for the Parent Portal runs from October 5 to October 23rd. Please check your email for instructions or use the QR code in this post to access instructions in English and Spanish.

17 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School flyer for the Fall 26-27 Student Information Annual Update, featuring a QR code, the school logo, megaphones, and stars.

Happy National Principal's Month, Dr. Annie Turman!

18 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
An Instagram graphic celebrating National Principal's Month featuring Dr. Annie Turman. Arched text at the top reads "It's National Principal's Month!" flanked by festive confetti graphics, above four colorful shape-framed photos of Dr. Turman, including one with the Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School logo. "Dr. Annie Turman" is displayed prominently at the bottom in bold blue text.

The Scholastic Book Fair gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. Your child is cordially invited to attend our Book Fair! Get them prepared by visiting the BHL Scholastic Book Fair Webpage, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

La Feria del Libro de Scholastic entusiasma a los niños con la lectura y recauda fondos para la escuela. ¡Invitamos a su niño o niña a nuestra Feria del Libro! Para prepararse, visiten BHL Scholastic Book Fair Webpage, donde también podrán crear una eWallet para la Feria. ¡Será la mejor feria de todas! #ScholasticBookFairs

18 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Scholastic Book Fair graphic with the text "YOU'RE INVITED!" written in chalk style over a stack of books on a chalkboard background.
Gráfico de la Feria del Libro Scholastic con el texto "¡LOS ESPERAMOS!" escrito estilo tiza sobre una pila de libros sobre un fondo de pizarra.

The latest BHL newsletter is ready for you!

19 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School

Celebrating excellent attendance at BHL! Today, 470 Krispy Kreme donuts were given out to students who had no more than 1 absence in September! Great job, students and families! A huge shout-out to Krispy Kreme Donuts in Athens!!!

24 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Three Burney-Harris-Lyons staff members standing with arms outstretched behind stacked Krispy Kreme donut boxes, set above a graphic showing a box of glazed donuts and gold text reading "470 Students!" on a navy blue background.

Join CCSD for the 3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit. Free and Open to Students Ages 12-18. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Student Check-In Begins at 10:30 a.m.

Save the date! We hope to see your student there!

Registration Form

26 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
A bright yellow promotional flyer for the 3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit, presented by Free Your Feels. The flyer uses a bold, colorful, youth-oriented design with dark navy blue and white text.  At the top is the colorful “FREE your FEELS” logo, with each letter in a different bright color and outlined in dark blue. Beneath it, large dark-blue text reads “3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit.” A smaller line states, “Free for and Open to Students Ages 12–18.”  The center of the flyer contains a large white rectangular information panel outlined by a thick dark-blue border with rounded corners. The panel is headed “Join Us For:” and lists:  Peer-to-Peer Interaction Mental Health Resources Food Fun Yoga and more!  A large QR code appears on the right side of the white panel. Beneath it, text says, “Register by scanning the QR code or by heading to:” followed by the shortened web address bit.ly/ccsdfyf26.  Near the bottom of the flyer, dark-blue text identifies the location as Athens Community Career Academy, followed by “(440-1 Dearing Extension, Athens, GA)”. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A line underneath states, “Student Check-In Begins at 10:30 a.m.”  At the bottom is the Clarke County School District logo and name, with the tagline “Better Together.” The overall flyer has a cheerful, energetic appearance, with a predominantly yellow background, dark-blue typography and borders, and colorful lettering in the logo.
Un volante promocional de color amarillo brillante para la 3.ª Cumbre Anual de Salud Mental Juvenil, presentada por Free Your Feels. El volante utiliza un diseño llamativo y juvenil, con texto en azul marino y blanco.  En la parte superior aparece el logotipo colorido “FREE your FEELS”, con cada letra en un color diferente y delineada en azul oscuro. Debajo, en letras grandes de color azul oscuro, se lee “3rd Annual Youth Mental Health Summit” (3.ª Cumbre Anual de Salud Mental Juvenil). Una línea más pequeña indica: “Gratis y abierta a estudiantes de 12 a 18 años.”  En el centro del volante hay un gran recuadro blanco de información, rodeado por un borde grueso de color azul oscuro con esquinas redondeadas. El encabezado dice “Join Us For:” (Acompáñanos para disfrutar de:) y presenta la siguiente lista:  Interacción entre compañeros Recursos de salud mental Comida Diversión Yoga ¡y mucho más!  En el lado derecho del recuadro blanco aparece un código QR grande. Debajo del código QR se lee: “Regístrate escaneando el código QR o visitando:”, seguido de la dirección web abreviada bit.ly/ccsdfyf26.  Cerca de la parte inferior del volante aparece el nombre del lugar: Athens Community Career Academy, seguido de “(440-1 Dearing Extension, Athens, GA)”.  El evento se llevará a cabo el sábado 24 de octubre de 2026, de 11:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. Debajo se indica: “El registro de estudiantes comienza a las 10:30 a. m.”  En la parte inferior aparece el logotipo y el nombre de Clarke County School District, junto con el lema “Better Together” (Juntos, mejor).  En general, el volante tiene una apariencia alegre, energética y juvenil. Predomina el fondo amarillo, acompañado de tipografía y bordes azul oscuro, texto blanco y letras multicolores en el logotipo.
Save the Date! Friday, October 30th. BHL PTO will host a Fall Festival from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
29 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Flier with leaves and pumpkins on a black background. The image says "Save the Date. Friday, October 30th. Stay tuned for more information. Burney-Harris-Lyons School PTO.)
Mobile Health services will begin at BHL on October 5th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every other Monday to follow.
30 days ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Flyer for the Athens Neighborhood Health Mobile Health Program. Features the organization logo at the top showing colorful stylized figures and a house, with a photo of a smiling child receiving a checkup from a healthcare provider on the right.  The text announces that Athens Neighborhood Health is bringing mobile medical and dental services to local schools, with a mobile dental van visiting every six months and follow-up visits provided as needed. It includes a web link and a QR code for parents to sign up their child and complete consent forms ahead of time, stating that the Mobile Health Center will contact parents to schedule an appointment once the form is complete.  At the bottom, payment option details explain that quality dental care is accessible for every child, accepting Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and private dental insurance, along with a sliding fee discount program for uninsured patients. Contact information listed for questions, follow-up care, or medical/dental urgencies (available 24 hours a day) is 706-262-7962.
Folleto del Programa de Salud Móvil de Athens Neighborhood Health. Muestra el logotipo de la organización en la parte superior con figuras estilizadas de colores y una casa, junto con una fotografía en la parte derecha de una niña sonriente recibiendo un chequeo médico de un proveedor de atención médica.  El texto anuncia que Athens Neighborhood Health llevará servicios médicos y dentales móviles a las escuelas locales, con una camioneta dental móvil que visitará la escuela cada seis meses y visitas de seguimiento según sea necesario. Incluye un enlace web y un código QR para que los padres inscriban a sus hijos y completen los formularios de consentimiento con anticipación, indicando que el Centro de Salud Móvil se pondrá en contacto con los padres para programar una cita una vez completado el formulario.  En la parte inferior, la sección de opciones de pago explica que la atención dental de calidad está al alcance de todos los niños, aceptando Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids y seguros dentales privados, además de un programa de descuentos con escala móvil de tarifas para pacientes sin seguro. La información de contacto provista para preguntas, atención de seguimiento o urgencias médicas/dentales (disponible las 24 horas del día) es 706-262-7962.
Join BHL in helping raise money to fight cancer! Tonight is Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A on the Atlanta Highway.

3637 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

about 1 month ago, Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Here is a detailed alt text description for the image:  Alt Text: Promotional flyer for a Chick-fil-A Spirit Night event supporting Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School's Relay for Life. At the top, a line-art illustration shows a Chick-fil-A restaurant storefront with clouds, trees, and a bench. Below the illustration, red text reads "BHL: Relay for Life Spirit Night" followed by "Tuesday, September 22" and "5:00PM-8:00PM". Instructions encourage placing a mobile order to earn a higher donation percentage before checkout, or mentioning support before payment if not using the CFA One app. A smartphone graphic displays the Chick-fil-A app's "Community Care Event" screen, and the Chick-fil-A Atlanta Highway logo appears at the bottom.
Folleto promocional en español para un evento benéfico de Chick-fil-A en apoyo a la escuela secundaria Burney-Harris-Lyons. En la parte superior, una ilustración en dibujo de líneas muestra la fachada de un restaurante Chick-fil-A. Debajo del dibujo, el texto en rojo dice "BHL: Evento benéfico de Relevo por la Vida (Relay for Life)" seguido de "Martes, 22 de septiembre" y "17:00-20:00", indicando la fecha y la hora. Las instrucciones explican cómo apoyar el evento de servicio comunitario mediante pedidos móviles en la aplicación CFA One o avisando al personal antes de pagar. La parte inferior del folleto presenta el gráfico de un teléfono inteligente que muestra la pantalla "Community Care Event" de la aplicación Chick-fil-A junto al logotipo de Chick-fil-A Atlanta Highway.