What's Up at BCS!

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We hope you have had a wonderful summer and are as excited as we are to begin another year of learning, growth, and connection.

At Brownington Central Middle School, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every student feels they belong and is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff looks forward to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally while continuing to build a positive school culture centered around The Bear Necessities: being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.

We know that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. We encourage families to stay connected, communicate with us often, and join us in supporting your child's middle school journey.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to a fantastic year together!

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. We cannot wait to welcome everyone back to BCS on August 26th!

Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!

With Appreciation,

Jennifer Ullrich
Principal, Brownington Middle School

Before we welcome students back for the new school year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Seth and Dustin for the incredible work they have done throughout the summer. They have spent countless hours cleaning every classroom and hallway, painting, making repairs, moving furniture, setting up learning spaces, and tackling every challenge that came their way. No task was too big or too small, and they always approached their work with professionalism and a positive attitude.

Their flexibility, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond have made a tremendous difference in preparing our school for another successful year. Thanks to their hard work, Brownington Central Middle School looks clean, welcoming, and ready for students and staff. We are incredibly grateful for everything they do behind the scenes to make our school a place we can all be proud of. Thank you, Seth and Dustin, for helping make BCS shine!

The countless hours they dedicated this summer to preparing all of our technology for the new school year. From setting up student devices and staff computers to troubleshooting issues, updating systems, and making sure everything is ready to go on day one, their hard work often happens behind the scenes but has a tremendous impact on our school. We are incredibly fortunate to have a technology team with such extensive knowledge, expertise, and commitment. Their willingness to solve problems and support both students and staff ensures we can begin the school year ready to teach, learn, and connect. Thank you, Jeff, Bob, and Nate, for everything you do for Brownington Central Middle School!

A very special thank you goes to Jessica, my administrative assistant, whose hard work behind the scenes helps make the start of every school year possible. Throughout the summer, she has been busy coordinating countless details, organizing schedules, preparing paperwork, communicating with families and staff, and ensuring that everything is in place long before students and teachers walk through our doors. Many of these important tasks often go unnoticed, but they are essential to a smooth and successful opening of school. Jessica is truly a superstar, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her dedication, organization, and positive spirit at Brownington Central Middle School. Thank you, Jessica, for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families...we appreciate you more than words can say!

At Brownington Central School, all students will be provided with the school supplies they need for a successful year. Families are not required to purchase any supplies.

If your child would like to bring a few personal items from home, they could bring:

• A backpack
• Ticonderoga pencils or mechanical pencils
• Headphones or earbuds
• A reusable water bottle

We look forward to a wonderful school year and can't wait to welcome everyone back!

This year, we are asking students to leave squishy sensory toys and other fad items (such as NeeDohs and similar toys) at home. While these items can be fun, they often become a distraction during learning, are frequently traded or argued over, and can take students' attention away from class. Our goal is to create a focused learning environment where students can fully engage in their learning. We appreciate your support by helping your child keep these items at home.

Families are welcome to come into the building and meet the staff! Feel free to walk around and see some of the changes that we have had this summer. Keep in mind that the rooms are not going to be set up and ready for the students yet. You can have a sneak peak before the grand reveal on August 26th!

• August 19-25 Beginning of the year inservice days for staff

• Friday August 21st Meet and Greet at BCS from 1:00-3:00

• August 26 First Student Day

• August 27 Trip to Siskin for (7/8)

• August 28 Trip to Siskin for (5/6)

• September 4 School Picture Day

• September 4 Early Release Day

• September 7 No School

• September 11 Middle School Dance at BCS (7-9)

• September 15 Staff Tech Appreciation Day

• September 18 Early Release Day

• September 28 Open House and Student Presentations 4:30-6:30

• October 2 Custodian Appreciation Day

Email: jullrich@ocsu.org

Website: https://bcs.ocsu.org/o/bcs
Location: 103 Chase Road, Brownington, VT, USA
Phone: (802)754-8467 ext. 101
Facebook: facebook.com/browningtoncentralschool