Skip to main content

Brookland Middle School

Weekly Announcements

A blue graphic banner with white text that reads "BROOKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWS I AM BROOKLAND!" alongside an illustration of a megaphone being held.

  • MISSION TOMORROW: Attention 8th graders, you have an opportunity to attend Mission Tomorrow on Thursday, October 22 at The Richmond International Raceway where you will learn about different careers. The permission slip is now available. You must have a parent/guardian complete the form via parent square or have a paper copy submitted to school counseling by Tuesday, October 20th no exceptions on the deadline.

    SPECIALITY CENTERS: Attention 8th graders the specialty centers application is now open. If you need help with the application please sign up to get help in the library during advisory on Fridays by using the Google Form located on 8th grade Schoology group. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mrs. E or Ms. Smith. Please reach out by Schoology or make an appointment.

  • MISSION TOMORROW: Attention 8th graders, you have an opportunity to attend Mission Tomorrow on Thursday, October 22 at The Richmond International Raceway where you will learn about different careers. The permission slip is now available. You must have a parent/guardian complete the form via parent square or have a paper copy submitted to school counseling by Tuesday, October 20th no exceptions on the deadline.

    SPECIALITY CENTERS: Attention 8th graders the specialty centers application is now open. If you need help with the application please sign up to get help in the library during advisory on Fridays by using the Google Form located on 8th grade Schoology group. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mrs. E or Ms. Smith. Please reach out by Schoology or make an appointment.

    STEP TEAM CLUB MEMBERS:  There will be practice in Cafe K on Wednesday, October 7th and 14th during Advisory. Check in with your Advisory teacher before coming.

  • SPECIALITY CENTERS: Attention 8th graders the specialty centers application is now open. If you need help with the application please sign up to get help in the library during advisory on Fridays by using the Google Form located on 8th grade Schoology group. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mrs. E or Ms. Smith. Please reach out by Schoology or make an appointment.

    DEBATE TEAM - Are you interested in improving your public speaking, working on persuasive arguments, or competing on a speech and debate team? You are in luck. We will have our interest meeting in A9 on Tuesday, September 29th. You must have a ride to pick you up before or by 5:00pm. We will have snacks :) Whether you're an experienced debater or completely new, ALL are welcome! We hope to see you there!!

    MISSION TOMORROW: Attention 8th graders, you have an opportunity to attend Mission Tomorrow on Thursday, October 22 at The Richmond International Raceway where you will learn about different careers. The permission slip is now available. You must have a parent/guardian complete the form via parent square or have a paper copy submitted to school counseling by Tuesday, October 20th no exceptions on the deadline. 

  • THEATRE - Theatre Club will meet Tuesday, September 22 from 3:30-4:30 pm in B8. You must have a ride to pick you up in front of the main office. All are welcome. No experience needed. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Willard.

    LIFE EXPO - Attention Brookland Cubs: Would you like to meet with employees from all career clusters while exploring multiple career pathways? Well here’s your chance to attend The Life Ready Expo at Hermitage High School on Wednesday September 16th from 6-8pm. This event is open to Families and Students grade 6th - 12th. This is an amazing opportunity to explore different careers and speak with community partners. If you have any questions about The Life Ready Expo, please see Ms. Hood or any of our CTE Teachers. We look forward to seeing you there. 

    BMS FAMILIES - We would like to invite you to our Parent Orientation and Program Sign-Up Day on Tuesday, September 22, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Cafe C. This will be a great opportunity for parents and guardians to: Learn more about our 21st Century After-School Program, Meet our counselors and program staff, Learn about our daily schedule, activities, tutoring, and upcoming events, Ask questions and get information about the program, Complete any necessary paperwork, Sign up in person if your student is not currently enrolled. Whether your child is already participating in the program or you are interested in signing them up, we encourage you to stop by and meet the team.

    • Date: Tuesday, September 22 
    • Time: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    • Location: Cafe C, Brookland Middle School

    We look forward to meeting with our families, answering your questions, and making this a great school year for our students!

    SPECIALTY CENTERS - Are you interested in attending one of HCPS’ high school specialty centers, ACE centers, and regional high schools? Then don’t miss out on exploring the high school options by attending the specialty center information sessions! These events are a great way for students and families to discover programs and get answers to all your questions. Come out to the specialty centers parent workshop on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 at 5:30pm at the BMS library. 

    DEBATE TEAM - Are you interested in improving your public speaking, working on persuasive arguments, or competing on a speech and debate team? You are in luck. We will have our interest meeting in A9 on Tuesday, September 29th. You must have a ride to pick you up before or by 5:00pm. We will have snacks :) Whether you're an experienced debater or completely new, ALL are welcome! We hope to see you there!!

  • Theater Club - The Theatre Club Interest Meeting will be Tuesday, September 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm in B8. You must have a ride to pick you up in front of the main office. We will talk about the afterschool play and plans for the year. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Willard.

    Life Ready EXPO - The Life Ready Expo at Hermitage High School is on Wednesday September 16th from 6-8pm. This event is open to Families and Students grade 6th - 12th. This is an amazing opportunity to explore different careers and speak with community partners. If you have any questions about The Life Ready Expo, please see Ms. Hood or any of our CTE Teachers. 

  • Reminder - No school 9/4 or 9/7

    Back To School Night - Join us on Sept. 10 as we get our community together. From 6:00-6:30 we will meet in the gym to share information about our SOL standings, plans for the year and school-wide goals. From 6:30-8:00, walk your child’s schedule and spend 7 minutes learning about what is happening in each class from their teachers.  

    Drama Club - The Drama Club will have its first interest meeting on Tuesday, September 15 afterschool in B8. We will be talking about this year's play and learning some improv games. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Willard.

    iReady - Our Cubs will take the iReady Math Diagnostic next Wednesday. The results of this assessment will provide data as we monitor our students' progress throughout the year. Once arriving to school, students will get their breakfast and report to 5th block. Please remind your student to bring a charged laptop, a pencil, and wired headphones if they have a pair.

  • Hello Cub Families!

    Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

    Please Click THIS LINK to view some important news for the upcoming school year!