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Welcome to Bearden Middle School
Home of the Bruins!
Bearden Middle is a public school centrally located in Knox County, Tennessee. We are proud to be a diverse IB world school with over 1,200 students who all bring a unique story, voice, and perspective and we celebrate them all!
Bearden Middle 2025-26 Teachers of the Year
(from left to right):
Hannah Smith - PE, Health, & Yoga
Luz Martinez - 6th Grade ELA
Janine Poole - 6th Grade Social Studies
Susan Hatcher - 7th Grade Science
Meet Your BMS Administrators
Mike Toth, Executive Principal
Meshon Crateau, 6th Grade Assistant Principal
Zelda Dotson, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Logan McKinney, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Sweet Rewards
The annual Bearden Middle Candy Grab is a highly-anticipated "sweet" celebration for students selling 10+ KCS coupon books.
BMS Spirit Shines Bright!
BMS students show school spirit all year, but Spirit Week is when it really shines—with themed outfits, special cheers, and fun celebrations.
Bruinaroo Time in Tennessee
BMS welcomes all students to our annual after school festival, Bruinaroo. This event is always a good time thanks to the support of the PTO and Foundation, as well as community sponsors.
Upcoming Events
Bearden is a nice school because there are so many different kinds of people. It's good to be surrounded by people who are different from me because I can learn more about their cultures and their unique backgrounds.Laith, Grade 7
The teachers at Bearden are really nice. If a subject is particularly hard for you, all of the teachers are willing to help you. Mrs. Young is my favorite teacher because she teaches my favorite class and she makes the learning really interesting.Gigi, Grade 7