Our Mission

At Benjamin Banneker Middle School, we provide a positive learning environment to ensure academic success and instill social responsibility in every student through excellence in teaching and learning.  

 Programs

Advancement Via Individual Determination | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | Learning for Independence

Morning Announcements

  • Will resume in the Fall.  Have a wonderful summer!

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Summer Math and Reading Information 

Click on the links below to obtain the math and reading summer requirements.  The information can also be found on the Math and English Department pages.

  • Summer Reading information
  •  Summer Math information
  • If you will be enrolled in Algebra or IM in the Fall, click on one of the links below to get information about a wonderful online summer learning opportunity entitled JumpStart.  There is also a face to face option, but space is limited.

             - JumpStart online summer

                school information

                    - English      Spanish

             - waiver form

             - online registration

News and Announcements

ATTENTION: Incoming 7th Graders - Proof of Vaccinations

REMINDER: Maryland State law requires students who are entering grade 7 to provide proof of 1 tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (T-dap) and one meningococcal (MCV4) in order to start school on September 5, 2017.

WATCH the 8th Grade Promotion!

Due to network difficulties, we were unable to broadcast the ceremony live. However, you can view the recording by clicking here to access the link.  Hope you enjoy watching our wonderful 8th graders as they finish middle school in style!  

2016 PARCC Results.

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has posted the results of the 2016 Partnership  for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), Maryland School Assessment, and High School Assessments on the Maryland Report (www.mdreportcard.org) website.  Click here for more information.

Incoming 6th Grade Orientation - Summer 2017

Banneker welcomes incoming 6th graders to participate in our annual Summer Orientation. Dates are Friday, July 21st and Wednesday, August 16th; students only need to attend one of these sessions. Parents are welcomed to a Parent Orientation on August 31st. Please see the attached flyer for dates and details. 

8th Graders - Attending Paint Branch in the Fall?

To rising 8th grade students attending Paint Branch High School  for the 2017-2018 academic year.  Nervous about high school? Have questions? Consider attending Paint Branch’s Freshmen 101 workshop available this summer! Click here to Check out the flyer and waiver form. Contact Leslie Greene, Leslie_A_Greene@mcpsmd.org for more information.

Naviance

Naviance is a fully integrated platform designed to help raise student accountability and performance across a number of key indicators leading to increased engagement, improvements in academic performance, and overall workplace and college readiness. Click here for more information.

GreatKids Maryland Test Guide

We're excited to announce the launch of the GreatKids Maryland Test Guide for Parents - a free, online tool organized by grade and subject to help parents use their state test scores to support their kids at home. Select this news item for information.