Brown-Barge Middle School

Click this link to read a welcome letter from Mrs. Penrose that includes some new policies and information.

Report cards for second trimester went home Monday, February 27.

Grades for Math and Encore are always accessible to students and families through Focus. Third quarter report cards will go home next week.

Spring coupon books are on sale now! These books are valid through October 2023.

Send in cash or check (made out to BBMS PTSO) in an envelope with your student to turn in to the front office or visit the online link here.

You can also order cookies, coffee, and tea through the link!

Our competition team finished second in their Problem/Division at Regionals and will be competing in the state tournament in April. Wish them luck!

**Only for 5th grade students that have been selected to attend Brown-Barge in 2023-2024**

Orchestra Spring Concert - Tuesday, April 18, at 6pm, in the gym

Band Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30pm, in the gym

The enrollment application window for next year has closed. Selection emails have been sent out. If you have any questions, please contact Enrollment Services.

The Transportation Accommodation request system is now open and accepting requests for the 2023-2024 school year, for all types of accommodations, including bus service for magnet school students.

Please remember that only requests submitted prior to July 1, 2023 will be considered for approval in time for the start of School Year 2023-2024. Requests must be submitted each year.  Students are approved on a first come first served, space-available basis. Additional conditions governing this service are articulated in School Board Rules 6.04(6) and (7).  Parents and guardians are encouraged to submit your requests as soon as you decide that you will be requesting accommodation services for your child.

The request form may be accessed at this link, or by visiting the Transportation Department's page and clicking the "Request an Accommodation" button on the left sidebar.

FAST Reporting Guide for Families

FAST Portal

Our Civics review program for 7th graders kicked off on Wednesday, November 30. 

Each student has a Google Classroom with review materials and quizzes, due each Sunday. They have each also received a workbook to use for reviewing topics.

If you have any questions about Civics, please use the Google Form linked below.

The next early release day is Tuesday, May 23. BBMS releases at 1:10pm.

In order to provide our teachers and staff regular opportunities for professional development, Escambia County Public Schools scheduled three early-release days for students during the 2022-23 school year.

There are also early-release dates immediately prior to Christmas Break and the last day of the 2022-23 School Year. All inclusive, those dates will be September 21, November 2, December 20, February 1, and May 23.

On all early release days schools will serve lunch and regular transportation will be provided. For more information or questions about your school's specific release time, please contact the school.

Escambia County Public Schools has implemented a new procedure which goes into effect immediately regarding all athletic events.  Any middle school age child attending a high school or middle school athletic event MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Any middle school student who is NOT accompanied by an adult will NOT be allowed admission to an athletic event.

We thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

You can also click this link to go the GoFan website and purchase tickets.

Due to the expiration of the national waiver providing all students with free meals, applications are required for the upcoming school year for parents who believe their student(s) may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals. 

Applications will be available online. To avoid processing delays, please submit an online application as soon as possible by clicking the link to myschoolapps. 

Parents should plan on providing their child with money for their meals until eligibility is established to avoid creating a deficit in their account. Funds can be added to student accounts online at myschoolbucks. 

For additional information about ECSD School Food Services, please visit their Facebook page.

Request a bus accommodation by going to the transportation website.

If you have questions about transportation, please reach out to the BBMS Route Manager, Mr. Kenny Pearson at kpearson@ecsdfl.us or by calling 850-429-2949.

Applications for eligible 6th and 7th grade students are available from Guidance. For more information and to see if your students qualifies, please visit their website here.

Take Stock in Children is a scholarship and mentorship program operating under the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation.  Students selected to participate are matched with a mentor and agree to maintain satisfactory grades, attendance, citizenship, and remain drug/crime free.  At graduation, students receive a 4-year Florida college tuition scholarship.

Students who completed an application in November do not need to apply again.

All student athletes must have a current physical (within the last calendar year) on file in the front office.

Athletic Physical

All other forms are now completed online. Please see the directions and go to the Athletic Clearance website to complete your registration.

Students involved in non-athletic clubs or activities will still use this website to complete the drug screening consent requirement.

Directions

Video directions

Athletic Clearance website

The ECSD Information Technology Department has created a series of instructional videos to assist parents in accessing and learning the new features and settings available in the Focus™ Parent Portal Account program. The videos offered at this link include:

1.    FOCUS™ for Parents: Why You Need A Parent Account

2.    FOCUS™ for Parents: How to Create A Parent Online Account

3.    FOCUS™ for Parents - Version 10 Updates

There are also written instructions available: Focus™ Parent Portal: Create a New Online Account.  Parents signing up for the first time will want to gather some necessary information (the list is also available on this page). 

Parents will need to know:

1.    A valid email address

2.    Your child’s date of birth

3.    Your child’s 6-digit ECSD student ID number

4.    The last four digits of your child’s Social Security Number

A Parent Portal Account will also allow parents of multiple school-aged children to navigate from one child’s information page to another, without having to log out in-between.

ECSD Families App

Once parents have established their Focus™ Parent Portal account and password, they can also access their child’s information by using a mobile device and downloading the ECSD Families App. This free app is available in the Apple App Store, or on the Google Play store for Android phones.  The icon graphic is an apple wearing a graduation cap.

Can't find grades in FOCUS?

For Math and Encore, please make sure you have selected the correct grading period (Quarter 3, for example). See picture below.

Stream grades are not found in FOCUS. Please see your student's planner. They should be writing their grades down on the light beige evaluation cards as their work is returned to them.

What to Expect in the Event of a School Elevated Security Notification

Below is the list of currently running extracurricular activities, their meeting times, and sponsors. Please contact the sponsors if you have any questions about the club.

If you would like to be updated about what's happening at school, click HERE and subscribe to our Panther Pack News, a BBMS Newsletter that delivers via email.

Click here for the Food Services Website

Parents of students who were absent need to complete a Absence Verification Form and submit it to the Data Specialist. Download a copy of the form by clicking HERE.

Brown-Barge Middle School is a TreeRing Green Yearbook School. This year we sold 273 yearbooks, so Trees for the Future will plant that many trees in BBMS's name!