Jay Schill

It was great to welcome our BCMS team on Thursday! Thanks to our PTSA for supporting us with a grab and go breakfast!

Ballenger Creek MS families—our Summer Bash is in full swing—please join us for food, games, and activities—we’re here until 7:00!

Great crowd for today’s BCMS 8th grade move up ceremony! Thanks to THS & ⁦@LisaSmithFCPS⁩ for welcoming us to celebrate our students at our beautiful high school!

Tuscarora High School Principal Lisa Smith told graduating seniors, “You bring your true selves to the table and stand up for what you believe in….and if you don’t have a seat at the table, make a new table.”

Dr. Cheryl Dyson, superintendent of Frederick County MD Public Schools, told Tuscarora High School graduates, “Believe that every obstacle you face can become an opportunity for you.”

@ijkelleher @SXSWEDU @chrisemdin @bigpiclearning Love this quote. I’m sharing it with our students and staff on our morning announcements next week!

My fave pic from @SXSWEDU “The only person better than you is the person you are yet to be.” The wise and beautiful Prof. Chris Emdin, making us believe, giving us hope, sending us out on fire. @chrisemdin #HipHopEd @bigpiclearning Read his books & learn!

We’re very proud of our students, BCMS staff, and CO staff who make this program possible!!!

It’s time to celebrate the 2023 FCPS Teacher of the Year nominees! Congratulations to all. 😎 Find a list of the nominees here: fcps.org/centraloffice/…

We are aware of potential weather conditions during the morning of Thursday, December 22. At this time, there is not enough information to make a determination to delay the opening of or close schools tomorrow. Check in the morning for an update.

A great turnout to support our talented student musicians at the BCMS holiday band and orchestra concert. Thanks to Ms. Schmidt & Ms. Jones for all of their work!

Seeing inquiry in action at BCMS! Balancing retrieval practice with meaning making experiences is essential for transfer! ⁦@FCPS_BCMS⁩ ⁦@solvingforx⁩ ⁦@CarCrawFCPS⁩ ⁦@FCPSAdvAcad⁩ #AlwaysLearningAlwaysLeading

@FCPSMaryland Get ready to celebrate #InclusiveSchoolsWeek starting 12/5! A week to celebrate progress made to ensure quality education for an increasingly diverse student & staff population. #FCPSWeBelong #InclusiveSchools #ISW2022 @RegaliaFCPS @SpecialFCPSEd @TroyDKeller

REMINDER: There will be a two-hour early dismissal for students on Wednesday, November 30.

If you have the need, please join us in the Ballenger Creek MS cafeteria for a free clothing giveaway this evening until 7:30 p.m. Gently used clothing is available for children & adults—all are welcome!

Happy Veterans Day from FCPS! We are truly grateful to all who have selflessly served our country. Thank you for your service! #FCPSProud

A great turnout for the BCMS Veterans Day band, chorus, & orchestra concert! Thanks to Ms. Jones & Ms. Schmidt for all of their work to benefit our students!

@JanGardnerExec Thank you!!

Excited to announce that Frederick County will use grant funds to install turf fields this summer at Brunswick, Catoctin, Tuscarora and Walkersville High Schools! A portion of the grant will also go toward the completion of Thurmont Elementary School's limited renovation project.

REMINDER: Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day. FCPS will also be closed Wednesday, November 23 through Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving break.