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BCMS News and Announcements

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Our Counseling Office is open for registration Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All new students or students reentering MCPS after withdrawing must provide proof of age, legal identity of the parent or guardian, residency, immunizations, the student’s most recent report card, and a copy of the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) if they received special education services at their previous school.

For more information, please contact Ms. Ashley Garey, Counseling Secretary/Registrar at (301) 288-8320 or email Ashley_Garey@mcpsmd.org.

Additional MCPS Registration Resources:

 

The BCMS Summer Math and Reading website provides Learning Challenges, Summer Youth Programs, Community Resources, and Parent Information to support student learning throughout the summer. Families can also access reading and math resources, along with information about food and clothing distributions, job supports, and other community services.

Click here to access the website. 

 

    Student Service Learning Information and Updates

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Student Service Learning (SSL) Program

Student Service Learning Activity Verification forms should be submitted  to Ms. Rosa Mendoza, SSL Coordinator. 

Summer is a wonderful time for students to engage in SSL opportunities and earn SSL hours towards meeting the 75-hour state graduation requirement! 

Current fifth-grade students may begin participating in SSL opportunities starting June 19, 2026!

Please review the important summer updates and resources regarding the MCPS Student Service Learning (SSL) program. Below you will find information about SSL opportunities, required forms, graduation requirements, and resources to help students continue earning SSL hours over the summer.

www.mcps-ssl.org

SSL Opportunities with 2026 ELO Summer Programs

  • The Division of Title 1 is excited to announce the return of student volunteers for the 2026 ELO Summer Programs.
  • The program runs from July 7 to July 30, Monday through Thursday, for 5.5 hours per day.
  • Student volunteers are welcome to utilize MCPS bus transportation provided to program participants within each school’s normal catchment area, and volunteers will be provided breakfast and lunch daily, free of charge.
  • The window to register as a volunteer closes on June 5th. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
  • Student volunteers can only register for one location and must be available for at least 12 of the 15 days of the program.
  • Information regarding the application process for each school site can be found at this link.

 

Additional Information and Resources

MCPS 2026 Summer Meals Program 

Briggs Chaney Middle School At Home Supports

BCMS Students: A Guide to How to Email Your Teacher

Parent's Guide to Student Suspensions & Expulsions

Student Rights and Respobsibilities Handbook (English)

Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (Spanish)

Online FARMS Application Available (Must be renewed every school year)

MySchoolBucks (How to make cafeteria payment)

School Cash Online (Fieldtrip Payments, etc.)

2025-2026 School Supply List

 

PAW Print Newsletter

Click here to view current and previous PAW Print Newsletters

 

BCMS is a Cell Phone-Free School

Please click here to learn more about our cell phone-free school policy