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Montgomery County and Benjamin Banneker Middle School proudly honor Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out the exciting events happening in Montgomery County.

• • October 26: Picture Day

  • October 27: Outdoor Ed Info Session - Media Center 4:30-5:30

  • October 30: Last Day of the Marking Period

  • November 2: Non-Instructional Day

  • November 3: No School (Election Day)

  • November 10: PTSA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

  • November 11: Outdoor Ed Info Session - Virtual 6:00-7:00

  • November 13: Q1 Straight A Breakfast 8:40-9:30

  • November 18: Food Market 4:30-6:30

  • November 23: Early Release

  • November 24: Early Release

  • November 25: Early Release

  • November 26: No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)

  • November 27: No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)

  • November 30 - December 4: Book Fair

Sports Dates:

October 28

• Coed Cross Country Odessa Shannon @ BBMS 3:30
• Softball - Odessa Shannon MS (G-Home/B-Away) 3:30

Thank you to all who participated at home for Digital Citizenship Week. On Friday, the students received a lesson about Healthy Tech Habits. Feel Free to use this Carpool Conversation link to extend the conversation.

There has now been an update that students who attend Community Schools can now attend for free. Guardians must use the QR code in the flyers attached and select Paint Branch HS.

*Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively. Families who have already registered and paid for Saturday School will not be reimbursed.

Saturday School Flyer.pdf

This month, MCPS will host Fall High School Showcases across all six regions, connecting eighth grade students and families with expanded Regional High School Center programs in Medical Science; International Baccalaureate, Humanities & Languages; STEM; Leadership & Public Service; and Visual & Performing Arts.

The Center Programs will provide greater access for more students across the county, expand capacity and reduce barriers created by limited seats, waitlists, transportation and geography so more students can pursue programs aligned with their interests and goals.

• Watch: Now You Know — Center Programs: The Basics.
• Watch: MCPS High School Opportunities Presentation — available in English and Spanish.
• See the full Fall High School Showcase schedule and find the event near you.

ParentVUE: it’s one of the easiest ways to stay connected to your student’s school experience. Families can monitor grades and assignments, check attendance, find bus information, access report cards and assessment results, complete online registrations and communicate directly with teachers.
Download the new ParentVue app, customize your Gradebook and favorite shortcuts, and check ParentVUE regularly. You can even schedule parent-teacher conferences directly through the app. And remember: each parent or guardian should use their own ParentVUE account and password.
Learn more: English / español / 中文 / français / Português / 한국어 / tiếng Việt / አማርኛ

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qUWE5B-GpieWH8zkhq051_47K4JN6TkUl0MiILAS-ug/edit?usp=sharing

Please read MCPS Things to Know find information about what is going on in MCPS.

English /español /中文 /français /Português /한국어 /tiếng Việt /አማርኛ

Sign-up to receive bi-weekly free bags of food on Tuesdays. Submit forms to the main office or email carmen_moore@mcpsmd.org

Bi-weekly Bags of Food Sign-up.pdf

Find a copy of the slides that were shared with the students on emergency procedures.

If not followed:

• 1st offense: phone confiscated; parent/guardian is notified and the phone is returned to the student.
• 2nd offense: phone confiscated and returned to a parent/guardian.
• 3rd offense: phone confiscated, returned to a parent/guardian, and the student will not be allowed to bring a phone to school going forward.

Questions? Contact us for more information, or review Regulation COG-RA Personal Mobile Devices.

• MCPS website.

• Student Code of Conduct (Updated for 2026-2027)
• Student Rights and Responsibilities, (Updated for 2025-2026)
• Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity in MCPS,
• Guidelines for Student Gender Identity

Main Office: (240) 740-6250

• Admin Secretary: Ms. Ellen D O'Brien: Ellen_D_OBrien@mcpsmd.org
• Attendance Secretary: Ms. Marilyn Joseph: Marilyn_Joseph@mcpsmd.org
• Front Office Secretary: Mrs. Martha H Mendez: Martha_H_Mendez@mcpsmd.org
• Financial Specialist: Ms. Desiree E Lee-Thompson: Desiree_E_Lee-Thompson@mcpsmd.org

Ms. Patricia H Reidy: Patricia_H_Reidy@mcpsmd.org

Counselors:

• GRADE 6: Ms. Mitra A Ghandeharizadeh (Ms. G.): Mitra_A_Ghandeharizadeh@mcpsmd.org
• GRADE 7: Mrs. Wilma A Benjamin Drakes: Wilma_A_Drakes@mcpsmd.org
• GRADE 8:Ms. Taryn E Richards: Taryn_E_Richards@mcpsmd.org

Administrators:

• 6th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Rodney Isabell: Rodney_A_Isabell@mcpsmd.org
• 7th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Nasser Muhammad: Nasser_Muhammad@mcpsmd.org
• 8th Grade Assistant Principal: Mrs. Rochelle L Hawes: Rochelle_L_Hawes@mcpsmd.org

Family Supports:

• PTSA President: LaKeisha Carroll: bbmsptsa1@gmail.com
• Community School Liaison: Carmen Moore: Carmen_Moore@mcpsmd.org

Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bannekerms/

Location: 14800 Perrywood Dr. Burtonsville, MD 20866
Phone: (240) 740-6250
X : @BannekerMS_Prin

Instagram: @BBMSBobcats

PTSA Instagram: @BBMS_PTSA