Main Office: 410-313-2507 Student Services: 410-313-2512
Health Room: 410-313-2511 Fax: 410-313-2513
Important Dates:
May 20: Spring Concert III
String Ensemble, String Orchestra
Centennial High School 7:00 p.m.
May 24: Student Council Election Day
May 27: Memorial Day, Schools and offices closed
June 4: Eighth Grade Picnic at Centennial Park, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
June 7: Eighth Grade 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
June 10: Band Awards 6:30 p.m.
June 11: Eighth Grade Talent Show/Memory Book Distribution, 1 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
June 12: Eighth Grade Student/Faculty Basketball Game, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
June 12-14: Schools close 3 hours early
June 13: Eighth Grade Closing Celebration Ceremony at Centennial High School, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Eighth Grade Dance at BMMS, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
June 14: Eighth Grade Farewell Breakfast, 8:10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Last Student Day
Were you unable to attend the February 21, 5th Grade Parent Orientation?
Check out the Slide Show used in the presentation below.
Quicktime player will be needed to view the movie, and use the pause button to stop on a specific slide.
13-14 Middle School Parent Orientation2013-14 Final.mov
View the 2012-2013 Daily School Schedule & the Student Yearly A/B Rotation Schedule here.
Click on HCPSS NEWS icon above to set-up a profile to receive the latest information from your child's school via an email or text message.
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Please contact the school each day of your child's absence.
STUDENT ABSENCES: When a student is absent, the parent/guardian must call the school and report the absence-410-313-
2512, or email the attendance email at bmmsabsence@hcpss.org. Upon returning to school after an absence, the student must bring
a written note signed by a parent/guardian citing the date of the absence and an explanation why the student could not attend
school. The student must take the note to his/her first period class where a pass will be issued in exchange for the note. A student
has two days from the date of the absence to bring in a note and get a pass. If the note is received after the two-day grace period,
the student will be given an unexcused pass for the absence. If a note is not received, the absence will remain documented as
Truant. Please see the Secondary Student Handbook for more information.
What is the Difference Between Excused and Unexcused Absences?
Lawful Absence-An excused absence for any portion of the day under the following conditions:
1. Illness of the student
2. Death in the immediate family
3. Court summons
4. Observance of a religious holiday
5. Hazardous weather conditions (as determined by the Superintendent)
6. State emergency (as determined by the Governor)
7. Suspension
8. Lack of authorized transportation (school system transportation)
Unlawful Absence (Truant)-An unexcused absence for any reason other than those cited as lawful are presumed as
unlawful and may constitute truancy. Students unlawfully absent are considered truant:
1. Missed bus
2. Car trouble
3. Traffic
4. No parking
REMEMBER~Upon return to school, the student must bring a written note signed by a parent/guardian citing the date
of the absence and an explanation why the student could not attend school. A student has two days from the date of the
absence to bring in a note and get a pass. If the note is received after the two-day grace period, the student will be given
an unexcused pass for the absence and will remain truant.
Want to see what's cooking for lunch at school? Weeks ahead of time? You can even check the nutritional value of each food item being served by "rolling your mouse" over each food item?
Very cool, check it out here: 
Howard County Public School Systems Food & Nutrition Service Department is very pleased to announce that they are the first school system in Maryland
to be able to offer an Online Processing System for Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications here
Parent Visitation Guidelines
- The Howard County Public School System welcomes visitors to our schools.
- Visitors to a school campus, building or classroom should follow these procedures in order to limit interruptions and distractions to teaching and learning and maximize safety for all.
- Contact the Principal to discuss the purpose of the visit and to establish a convenient time for both the visitor and the school. The school will arrange for an escort for the visitor.
- Sign in at the main office and receive a visitor badge. Visitors may be required to provide a photo ID.
- Schedule any desired follow-up meetings with school staff at a mutually convenient time.
- To avoid interrupting instruction, students may not shadow other students.
- Interactions between visitors and school staff or students will be limited. In some cases, the desired information may be more conveniently obtained through one of the following sources:
- School system website (www.hcpss.org), individual school websites, HCPSS News, on-line school profiles, or archived school newsletters School Locator, for the school attendance area of a specific address
- School counselors and administrators, via phone or email
- A school visit during American Education Week, Nov. 12-16 Visitors must receive prior approval from the school administrator before entering a classroom. Teachers may request that visits be rescheduled to serve instructional needs and students' best interests.
Burleigh Manor provides a quality instructional program which supports the diverse needs of lifelong learners in a safe and nurturing academic community.
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