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About Berry Middle School

Berry Middle School

 

Contact Us

2675 Bear Drive
Mesquite, TX. 75181
972.882.5850
Berryms@mesquiteisd.org

 

Opened in 1997, our school is named in honor of Judge Frank Berry, a Mesquite police officer, assistant chief of police, and justice of the peace. Berry is home to approximately 605 students. We pursue each day with intentionality, passion, and perseverance, striving for excellence in all we do.  

Berry has served thousands of students over the years and provides excellence for every student through exciting clubs, organizations, sports, core and elective classes. Berry believes in unity, consistency, and a culture of honor that exemplifies EXCELLENCE, built on positive relationships, servant-leadership, and mutual respect. 

Our Core Values Drive All We Do! 

  • Provide TEKS-aligned instruction
  • Set high expectations for all students with a focus on growth
  • Create and implement systems that provide a safe and organized learning environment
  • Involve our families and community

Berry Moto: Pursue Each Day with Intentionality, Passion, and Perseverance
 

Our Feeder Pattern

A bracket showing the matchups between elementary and middle schools, with the John Morris Jaguars logo in the corner.

2025-26 Middle School Hours

Berry Middle School Bell Schedule

Class Period

Class Start

Class End

Zero

7:50 AM

8:07 AM

1st 

8:10 AM

8:59 AM

2nd 

9:02 AM

9:51 AM

3rd 

9:54 AM

10:43 AM

4th 

10:46 AM

11:35 AM

5th 

11:38 AM

1:04 PM

6th 

1:07 PM

1:56 PM

7th 

1:59 PM

2:48 PM

8th 

2:51 PM

3:40 PM

 

  • School Starts: 8:10 AM
    School Ends: 3:40 PM

    Tardy (T) arrival from 8:10 - 8:30 AM
    Partial Absence (L) arrival after 8:30 AM to first period or more than 10 minutes late for 2nd - 7th period
    Absence (A) arrival after 9:30 AM without excuse or missing individual periods throughout the day

    Early Release: 12:45 PM

  • Veola Neal
    Counselor
    6th Grade (N-Z) 7th Grade (ALL)

    Taryn Wright 
    Counselor/Registrar

    6th Grade (A-M) 8th Grade (ALL)

    Alicia Ward
    Student Success Coordinator

    Megan Campbell
    Campus Intervention Specialist