Welcome

August 3, 2026

Salutations aux familles  du  Collège Buck Lodge

Saludos, familias de la Escuela Intermedia Buck Lodge  

د بک لاج منځني ښوونځي درنو کورنیو!

Greetings Buck Lodge Middle School Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I look forward to working with our new and returning students and families as we continue building on the strong foundation already established at Buck Lodge Middle School. Together, we will continue striving for academic excellence while fostering an inclusive, supportive school community where every student can thrive. I hope you and your family have had a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer.

As we prepare for another exciting school year, I would like to share a few important reminders and key dates to help ensure a smooth start. Students will continue to follow an A-Day/B-Day schedule with six classes each day and one 30-minute lunch period.

New for the 2026–2027 school year: Prince George’s County Public Schools has extended the instructional day by five minutes. This additional instructional time will help offset days lost due to inclement weather and reduce the need to make up missed instructional days later in the school year.

Arrival & Dismissal

School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The instructional day for students is 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. To ensure a safe and orderly arrival and dismissal, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Arrival: Students may begin arriving as early as 8:00 a.m. No student should arrive on school property prior to 8:00 a.m., as there will be no adult supervision. Upon arrival, 6th and 8th grade students will report to the cafeteria, while 7th grade students will report to the Students who choose to eat breakfast will remain in the cafeteria until 8:15 a.m., then report directly to homeroom.
• Early Dismissal: Students will not be released for early dismissal after 2:30 m. Please schedule all appointments accordingly.
• Dismissal: Dismissal begins at 3:15 m. All students should be picked up no later than 3:30 p.m.

Meals (Breakfast & Lunch)

Breakfast is available to all students from 8:00 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. Students arriving on a late bus will also have the opportunity to receive breakfast before reporting to class.

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Our Parent Engagement Assistant, Ms. Jancy Cruz, is available to support families throughout the school year and answer any questions you may have. We also encourage you to visit the Buck Lodge Middle School website regularly for updates, announcements, and important school information. Strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success, and we look forward to working together throughout the year.

Whether your child is joining the Buck Lodge family for the first time or returning for another year, we are excited to welcome them back. Our faculty and staff have been working throughout the summer to prepare for a successful school year, and we look forward to helping every student learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we will make the 2026–2027 school year a successful and memorable one.

We look forward to seeing you at our Back-to-School Jam on Monday, August 10th, and welcoming our students on the first day of school on Tuesday, August 25th.

Sincerely,
Kenneth Nance
Principal

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Additional Resources

Synergy ParentVUE

Student schedules and bus information are available on Synergy StudentVUE and ParentVUE, August 21st.

 

Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Free or reduced-price meals are available to students based on household size and income. To apply, families must complete a new application at the beginning of each school year.

 

Student Athlete Participation Forms

Students are required to have an annual medical evaluation before participation in any school sports. Medical evaluations are valid for one calendar year. Annual medical evaluations are required.