Activities

Advanced Chorus is offered to students who exhibit advanced skill levels in music literacy, pitch matching, and vocal technique. The ensemble is designed to further develop the students’ technical, musical, and performance skills. The music studied by this choir is challenging and requires a desire for excellence on the part of its members. Students are required to perform in the winter and spring concerts, as well as any other performance opportunities that may be offered. Grades 5-8, contact Ms. Sterner-Porreca (sternea@lmsd.org). Listen to the announcements for audition dates.

AGSA is open to all students at BCMS. At AGSA we discuss issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community, participate in games, crafts and activities, and make friends. You do not need to be LGBTQIA+ to join AGSA. Sponsors are Ms. McKee (Mckeec@lmsd.org), Mx. Gagliardi (Gagliard@lmsd.org) and Mrs. Vaccaro (Vaccark@lmsd.org).

Explore and create different types of artwork. Listen to the announcements for the start date. There is a limit of 12 students per session. Please sign up with Ms. Adelman in room 102.

Learn about global issues, debate, and propose solutions. Attend MUN Conferences online and in person, in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC and/or New York. BCMUN Change the World! We meet once a week during I & E and one day after school. Reach out to Dr. Lloyd (lloydd@lmsd.org) or Dr. Lee (Leej@lmsd.org) for additional information.

In addition to the Fall Play and Winter Musical, students learn about theater and themselves. Students in all grades are welcome to join. Not into acting on stage? No problem! There are tons of opportunities to participate behind the scenes on the Stage Crew, Tech Crew, or Costume Crew. Visit the BC Applause website for additional information.

BCTV members direct, announce and record the daily announcements. Do you enjoy sharing school events with the entire student body? Interested in learning about operating TV recording technology? Then BCTV is for you. Membership is audition only- auditions are held every spring for the following year. Tryouts are held in May and June for the following year’s crew. Reach out to Mrs. Perfetto (Perfetj@lmsd.org) or Mrs. Molluro (mollurj@lmsd.org) for additional information.

Cheer Club is open to all students at BCMS. At Cheer Club we work on fundamental skills of cheerleading including positions, motions, formations, stunts, jumps, and some tumbling. Cheer club runs through the winter sports season. Listen to the morning announcement for updates as we approach the winter season. Please be sure to have a CIPPIE form uploaded to Family ID. Email sponsors with any additional questions: Ms. Bene (benem@lmsd.org), Mrs. Wiley (wileym@lmsd.org) or Mrs. Laird (Lairde@lmsd.org).

The Citizenship Challenge sponsored by the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement, is an essay contest providing students with the opportunity to express themselves regarding a current issue facing our democracy. Students will research the essay topic and then write a group essay. Students will take the 4:30 late bus home. This club is for 5^th grade students. Students should listen to the announcements for the club’s start date.

Long distance running for all kinds of runners! This club will start in September and is open to grades 5-8. Parents will need to complete a CIPPE form online for students to participate.

The Knight is open to students in all grades. Write about school events- articles are published to the entire student body. Sports reporters, tech writers, comic artists, editors, investigators, are just a few options. This paper is student led- make your voice heard- join the Knight! This club starts at the end of September, and students can reach out to Ms. Cooke (cookeje@lmsd.org) for more information.

Chamber Orchestra is open to anyone that wants an extra challenge for orchestra. We play extra music, extra performances, and even field trips! Club takes place in the mornings on D days, from 7:20 -7:55am. Reach out to Ms. Norris (NorrisL@lmsd.org) with any questions.

Chess club is a place for chess enthusiasts to share strategies, prep for competitions, and make friends! Chess club takes place on Mondays after school until 4:20pm. Reach out to Ms. Monaghan (MonaghK@lmsd.org) to find out more!

Love to write stories, poems, and creative pieces? This club is open to students in all grades to grow and expand their creative writing skills. Watch announcements for information or stop in room 301 to see Ms. Cooke (cookej@lmsd.org).

First Lego League is limited to 10-12 students this year, but we hope to expand next year. The students work together to research, build, and code. There is a unique theme each year, and we compete against Welsh Valley and Black Rock Middle School as a culminating activity. We meet on Wednesdays in 210B until 4:20pm. Listen to morning announcements for the club start date.

Focusing on "geek" topics, we will be talking about TTRPG, LARP, cos-play, miniature modeling and painting, as well as TV and Movies that focus on fantasy and science-fiction during specialized sessions along with general gaming and media. No phone usage is allowed. We will meet in the library after school. Please reach out to Mx. Gagliardi (Gagliad@lmsd.org) for specific dates and listen to the morning announcements for topic-centered meetings.

Girls for Business (GFB) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering middle and high school girls to pursue careers in the business field. The GFB chapter at BC is to introduce girls to the basics of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and teamwork in a fun way. The club will discuss topics such as business ethics, marketing, budgeting, and finance. We will meet after school in room 125, bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 2:45-4:30. Please reach out to Mrs. Palmer (PalmerJ@lmsd.org) with any questions.

Intramurals are open to grades 5-6. Participate in different sports, soccer and basketball to name a few.  Activities run Monday through Thursday, starting at 7:00 a.m. More information about the current and upcoming sessions will be shared through the morning.

This club will take part in many competitions and requires an audition. We practice during the mornings, beginning at 7:00am, on A and B days. Reach out to Mr. Williamson (williane@lmsd.org) for more information and the club’s start date.

The Latin Club is open to all students at BCMS who want to learn more about ancient Rome and the Latin language. We especially welcome students who love mythology. We do projects and crafts while we talk about ancient Roman culture. Our big focus is on community building and helping everyone see that they can have a “Latin moment” and find Latin in their everyday lives. We meet monthly after school until 4:20 p.m. Please reach out to Ms. Flounders (Flounders@lmsd.org) for more information.

Math club is for students who want a challenge in Math! This club meets after school – listen to the announcements for specific dates.  Speak to Ms. Craig (CraigA@lmsd.org) if you think this is for you!

NSBE Jr provides activities to help students discover firsthand how engineering and technology relate to the world around them and discover the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development and teamwork. We meet afterschool on scheduled Wednesdays in the Tech Ed until 4:20 pm. Email your interest to Ms. Craig (CraigA@lmsd.org).

Celebrate and recognize Black Excellence. Opportunities to learn, serve as an advocate and become a strong leader. We meet on the 2^nd and 3^rd Friday of every month in room 210B. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Hadi (Hadim@lmsd.org) or Dr. Lee (Leej@lmsd.org).

Reading Olympics allows you to read from a curated list of books and then show off your knowledge in a team competition. All Montgomery County Reading Olympics events may be virtual this year, but that doesn’t mean that wins don’t count! We will meet afterschool beginning in October. Reach out to Mrs. Sandford (SandfoL@lmsd.org) with any questions.

Are you interested in science or technology? Do you want to learn more and compete against other school teams? Then Science Olympiad is for you. This club starts in October and is open to all grades. See the website and listen to the announcements for more information. Sponsors are Mr. Cook (CookJa@lmsd.org), Mrs. Pavletich (PavletB@lmsd.org), Mrs. Perfetto (Perfetj@lmsd.org). Visit the BCMS Science Olympiad Website for more details!

Service-Learning Club is open to all grade levels at BCMS.  We collaborate with the Giving Tree Organization to participate in hands-on service projects that make an impact on our community. Club meets the second Tuesday of every month, starting in October in rooms 205 and 208. For more information, reach out to Mrs. DellaMonica (Dellamn@lmsd.org) or Mrs. Zielinski (Zielina@lmsd.org). There is a max number of students who can participate, so please make sure to listen to the announcements for information about how to sign up.

Leadership and service combine to make BCMS the best middle school ever. Plan school events and participate in school government. Student Council meets after school and during I/E. Please listen to the announcements for more information and reach out to Mrs. Denis (Denisn@lmsd.org) or Mrs. Edwards (Edwardk@lmsd.org) for additional information.

Open to all grades; individual and collaborative STEM projects; opportunities to travel and compete against other students locally, state-wide, and nationally. TSA meets bi-monthly after school starting in October, with open shop weekly. For more information, reach out to Mr. Hughes (HughesK@lmsd.org) or Mr. Idol (Idols@lmsd.org).

Come join us if you enjoy distance running! We run/walk between 1-3 miles each week! Winter Running Club starts mid-January and meet afterschool, once per week until 4:20pm. You must have a completed CIPPE form to participate.

BCMS' World Languages Club is for any and all students who are interested in learning about different languages and cultures. Students and teachers share their knowledge about languages and cultures. Meetings begin in October and vary throughout the year. Please see Madame McKee (McKeeC@lmsd.org) to be added to the club membership list!

Help document school events year-round and use graphic design to make the yearbook. Like to take pictures and attend games, activities, and student events? Then the yearbook needs you! Open to 7^th and 8^th grade students, please reach out to Mrs. Rullo (RulloM@lmsd.org) or Ms. Baranik (BaraniA@lmsd.org) for more information.