Dear BCMS Families,

This week, our community experienced a difficult and unexpected event with Wednesday’s fire, which impacted several members of our school community. Moments like this remind us how closely connected we all are and how important it is to support one another.

In the midst of this challenge, I want to recognize the incredible outpouring of care, generosity, and compassion shown by our BCMS families and the greater community. From offering support to those directly affected to checking in on neighbors and classmates, the response has been a powerful reminder of the strength of our Branchburg community. These actions reflect the values we strive to instill in our students each day: kindness, empathy, and a commitment to looking out for one another.

As we head into the weekend, we encourage everyone to take time to rest and recharge, and to continue keeping those impacted in your thoughts.

As a reminder, next Friday is a single session day for our students. Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 30-April 3.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support.

Have a restful weekend,

Warm regards,

Beth Stanton

Principal, BCMS

BCMS 7th & 8th Grade Art Club - 7:00 A.M.

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Baseball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Boys Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

D&D Club - 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Girls Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Softball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

BCMS 7th & 8th Grade Art Club - 7:00 A.M.

Chord on Blues - 7:00 A.M.

Jazz Band - 7:00 A.M.

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Baseball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Boys Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Girls Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Softball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

BCMS 7th & 8th Grade Art Club - 7:00 A.M.

Chamber Orchestra - 7:00 A.M.

Falcon Gazette - 7:00 A.M.

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7th Grade Band Rehearsal - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Baseball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Boys Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Culture Club - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Girls Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Odyssey of the Mind State Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.

Softball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Volleyball Club - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

BCMS 7th & 8th Grade Art Club - 7:00 A.M.

Chord on Blues - 7:00 A.M.

Jazz Band - 7:00 A.M.

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Baseball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Boys Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Girls Lacrosse Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Odyssey of the Mind State Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.

Softball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Unified Sports Club - 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.

**Student Council Celebrity Scoop Event 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.**

Morning Management Club - 7:00 A.M.

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The students of the BCMS drama club gave four amazing performances last weekend of Shrek: the Musical Jr. Congratulations to the cast and crew for putting on a fantastic show! Special thanks to our advisors and directors: Ms. Gelnaw, Ms. Mileto, Mr. Payne, and Ms. Russo.

This past Tuesday, 83 of our 7th and 8th Grade Choir students joined forces with the SHS and SMS choirs for an incredible Choral Clinic Day. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Thomas Juneau from Wagner College, our students received invaluable feedback on their upcoming concert and competition pieces. The day was filled with music, connection, and a few highlights that made the experience truly special:

● Mentorship in Action: One of the most rewarding parts of the day was seeing our BCMS Choir alumni now at the high school. It was wonderful to see them step up as leaders and mentors for our current students, bridging the gap between middle and high school.

● A Massive Mid-Day Celebration: Lunchtime turned into a high-energy sing-along that filled the room with joy (and plenty of pizza!).

● 120 Voices in Unison: In the afternoon, I had the pleasure of leading a combined rehearsal of 120 middle school singers from both SMS and BCMS. Hearing that many voices come together in unity was a powerful reminder of the community we are building.

● Forging Future Friendships: Beyond the music, BCMS students began connecting with their peers from SMS, building friendships that will continue when they head to high school together in a few years.

A huge thank you to our wonderful chaperones who made this day possible. It was a beautiful day of music and connection that our students won't soon forget!

Exciting news from Ms. Glick:

I have entered a contest to bring Bill Nye to our school for an assembly and I am currently in 2nd place!

If you would like to help me win this assembly for our kiddos, click on the link below to share and vote for me.

Thank you so much for your help and support!

Sincerely,

Ms. Glick the Science Chick

Please remind your child to check the lost and found table next week. The table is located in the hallway just past the main entrance. Items not claimed by next Friday, March 27, will be donated.

Attention All 6th grade students. Art Club with Miss Russo is here. Pick up a permission slip in the cafeteria or from Miss Russo in the art room. Permission slips are due back by Tuesday 3/24. Spots are limited! 

BCMS Student Council will be hosting a Spirit Week in the days leading up to Spring Break. Please see the flyer attached for themes and descriptions!  

BCMS Student Council is incredibly excited to share information about this year's annual fundraiser benefiting the Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation.

We will be hosting a "Celebrity Scoop" Fundraiser at the Bridgewater Rita's which is located right next door to the Wegmans at 726 US-202 #300, on Thursday, March 26 from 3-9pm. We hope that you will join us in this yummy kick-off to Spring Break and benefit a great organization at the same time!

A friendly reminder, the free/reduced lunch application must be re-submitted each year and does not automatically renew. A copy of the application can be found on our district website at : https://www.branchburg.k12.nj.us/student-lunch-forms

The BCMS PTO spirit wear store is now open year-round! Orders will be delivered to your child's homeroom teacher on a bi-monthly basis.

Please review the linked letter with important information regarding end of year events for 8th grade students. Please note, all trip payments and permission slips are due to your child's homeroom teacher no later than Wednesday April 8, 2026.

To support students and families throughout the transition to high school, our school counselors have created a Google Classroom that will serve as a central hub for important information, timelines, resources, and updates.

Families and students can join the Google Classroom using one of the following options:

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We strongly encourage all 8th grade families to join the classroom to stay informed and up to date as we move through the application and transition process.

If you have any questions or need assistance with applications or accessing the Google Classroom, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor. We appreciate your partnership as we support our students during this important next step.

The 8th grade Back to School presentation is linked here. Please review it for important information regarding the transition to high school for your 8th grader.

Please click here to check out the Branchburg Community Bulletin Board on our district webpage.