Read Mr. Twombly's January update about Nature's Classroom!
Get ready for an exciting adventure! In Beverly, Nature’s Classroom is a cherished and long standing tradition, one that 6th graders look forward to each year as a meaningful milestone in their middle school journey. This year, our 6th graders will head to Nature’s Classroom from April 13–17, 2026 (Pumas, Tigers, Wildcats and Cougars) and again from April 27–May 1, 2026 (Bobcats, Lions, and Jaguars).
See the registration packet here. It is being sent home with students. Please fill it out completely, and pay close attention to any medication forms, if applicable. Completed packets should be returned to your child’s homeroom teacher. If you missed the presentation at Curriculum Night, here is the parent presentation slideshow that was shared.
Nature's Classroom has a hard deadline of March 1st for registration.
Payment Details
UNIPAY Online Payments: We’ve included a suggested payment schedule, but you’re welcome to pay in full whenever it’s convenient before the trip.
- To make a payment, click on the link above
- Type “Beverly Public Schools” in the box provided and click “Go”
- Click on the “Nature’s Classroom” tab on the left slide under “Transactions”
- Input a payment amount and complete the required information.
Financial Assistance
If money is an issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Twombly directly. For information on applying for a scholarship, please contact Andrea Burgess in the Business Office. We believe every child deserves the chance to participate, and we have options available to support families facing financial challenges. Although the per-student cost is $480, we have set a cap on students' fees at $450. We highly recommend contributing whatever amount you are able to, even if you cannot meet the suggested increments at this time.
Fundraising Efforts
Please share our Nature's Classroom Direct Donation Drive and help us reach our goal of $50,000. If you have creative fundraising ideas or would like to volunteer your time, please reach out to Mr. Twombly at [email protected].
Students Staying Back
It’s still fun! Students who do not attend Nature’s Classroom will still have a meaningful and engaging week here at BMS. Teachers plan a variety of outdoor learning experiences, special programs (such as visits from Curious Creatures), field trips, hands-on science experiments, and project-based learning activities designed to keep them connected to the curriculum. Our goal is to ensure that students who stay back continue to learn, explore, and participate in enriching experiences that mirror the spirit of Nature’s Classroom as closely as possible.