FCPS is following Governor Larry Hogan's directive to close all Maryland schools
through Friday, April 24, 2020.
Our Continuity of Learning begins on Monday, March 30.
Teachers will be in contact with you soon!
Families needing a sign language interpreter should contact Mrs. Gee at 240-236-5710 at least 10 days prior to the event.
Food available during this time:
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is serving breakfasts, lunches and suppers to go at 18 sites throughout Frederick County. Participants must be age 18 or under unless they are adults enrolled in an educational program for persons with disabilities. They do not have to live in Frederick County, be FCPS students or be registered to attend the schools serving meals. They do not have to be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. From all locations and at all mealtimes, children’s meals are “to go.”
Monday-Friday, breakfasts are served "to go" 8:30-9:30 a.m., with lunches and suppers served "to go" 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the following schools:
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Crestwood Middle
Frederick High
Hillcrest Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Monocacy Elementary
North Frederick Elementary
Waverley Elementary
In addition, staring Wednesday, March 25, the following community-based sites will serve a cold “grab n go” breakfast from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. along with the lunches and suppers they’ve been serving. Look for the bright yellow school buses. Lunch sandwich options at community-based sites include turkey and cheese, ham and cheese, Italian combo, and wowbutter, an all-natural nut-free peanutbutter substitute.
Brunswick - Rite Aid Parking Lot, Brunswick Heights Shopping Center, 92 Souder Road, Brunswick
Buckeystown United Methodist Church - Parking Lot, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick
Concord Mobile Homes Park Community - 4828 Pioneer Circle, Jefferson
Jubilee Foods - Parking Lot at 515 E. Main Street, Emmitsburg
Heather Ridge - School Parking Lot, 1445 Taney Avenue, Frederick
Lucas Village Community Center - 111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Frederick
Max Kehne Ball Field - Parking Lot, 1100 West 7th Street, Frederick
New Market Shopping Center - Parking Lot, PNC Bank Location, 11717 Old National Pike, New Market
Thurmont Elementary - School Parking Lot, 805 E. Main Street, Thurmont
Walkersville - Discovery Shopping Center Parking Lot (Goodwill Store), 8425 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville
FCPS is planning to add locations as early as Thursday, March 26; for the newest information, please visit www.fcps.org/update. For additional information, please call 301-644-5061.
BCMS PTSA
What We Do
The PTSA provide resources and financial backing for events like the Art Show, Lip Sync Battle, Teacher Appreciation Week, PBIS Carnival, and all of the grade level field trips. Our members are a driving force behind these very fun and important projects and events that in many cases would not be possible without our support.
INTRODUCING THE BALLENGER CREEK MS PTSA MEMBERHUB SITE
NEW! Ballenger Creek MS PTSA is bringing you MemberHub. A free platform to bring you into our school community and keep you informed and engaged with what is happening. Within our MemberHub site, you will receive announcements, signup sheets, shared calendar events, access the PTSA store, online membership and much more all in one place!
Your information is stored securely and privately. You will be able to manage your profile, your family, communication preferences, and download the MemberHub iPhone or Android app.
EVERYONE is welcome to join! Simply click the link below and follow the easy instructions to get started.
* Note: Current PTSA Members will also receive another separate communication about MemberHub.
Thanks and welcome to Ballenger Creek MS PTSA MemberHub!
https://bcms.memberhub.com/join/islb2m
If you have not joined the PTSA yet for the 2019- 2020 school year, membership is only $10. You can have your student return the membership form to the office.
The 2019-2020 Board Members
President: Elaine Enoch – presidentbcmsptsa@gmail.com
Vice President: Chelby Vachon – chelbymay@msn.com
Treasurer: Stacey Gadbois – treasurerbcmsptsa@gmail.com
Secretary: Zach Noble – secretarybcmsptsa@gmail.com
Good attendance leads to success and boosts graduation. Our school goal is 96%.
| Attendance as of 2/27/2020 | |||||||
| 6th | change from previous week | 7th | change from previous week | 8th | change from previous week | All Grades | change from previous week |
| 95.00% | 0 | 95.10% | 0.00% | 95.30% | 0.00% | 95.10% | 0.00% |
Please remember to alert the front office (BallengerCreek.MS@fcps.org) if your child is sick and to send a letter when the child returns.
Our goal is to have all students in school and on time.
Superintendent's Recommended
Fiscal 2021 Operating Budget
using video this year for your convenience
See it now:
https://www.fcps.org/about/fy2021-budget
Important FCPS Volunteer Information
