Batesville Middle School to host 50th anniversary open house

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – A community open house will be held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Batesville Middle School. 

The school was built on the former site of Batesville High School on Mulberry Street and opened shortly before the start of the 1975-76 school year. 

The open house will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Friday, May 1 and guests will receive guided tours. 

“We’re excited to welcome the community back into our building to celebrate 50 years of Bulldog pride,” said Austin Glaub, BMS Assistant Principal, who has been spearheading the organization of the event. “This event is about honoring our history while showcasing the incredible learning happening here today.”

A special reception for former BMS staff will be held in the school’s Bulldog Room during the open house, offering an opportunity to reconnect and share memories. 

Immediately after the open house, BMS will present its annual Spring Arts Festival at 5 p.m., featuring student musical performances and visual art displays. 

Guests for both parts of the event are asked to enter through either Door A (off Mulberry Street) or Door L (off the circle drive from Columbus Avenue).

"For the past 50 years, this building has been the home to generations of Bulldogs,” added Dave Strouse, BMS principal. “During my 13 years as principal, I have come to understand that a school's strength is not defined by the number of years a building exists but by the impact it makes. Our teachers, staff, parents, and community show up every day to make a difference in our students’ lives. That shared commitment is what makes this Bulldog family so special.”