About Briarcliff Middle School

BMS Mission:

To nurture students as they navigate the social, emotional, and intellectual journeys of early adolescence. We support students in developing effective habits to be ready to learn within the classroom and foster positive relationships and friendships. We aim to build a strong and positive community based on the belief that families and schools in partnership can support students in reaching academic success, fostering personal growth, and developing skills for life-long learning.

About BMS:

Committed to our district motto, Briarcliff Middle School embodies the mission to educate every child, every day. To this end, we take great pride in fostering relationships with students and families to develop an environment that is both vibrant and welcoming. Together we promote a tight sense of community, with challenging academics for all and an expectation of healthy habits and behaviors from all. Our rigorous academic program is balanced by our commitment to support the wellness and development of the whole child. Our students are supported to feel comfortable as they take intellectual risks and grow as learners and citizens.

At the core of our approach, students are challenged to expand their knowledge by thinking critically through authentic problem-solving tasks and civic engagement while developing personal agency. Teachers design curriculum with an emphasis on cross disciplinary connections, which include special events to support and enhance student learning well beyond the classroom.

At the end of the school day, our student body transitions seamlessly into a robust, exciting after-school program that offers fun, enriching programs in math, science and technology, competitive sports, visual and performing arts, creative writing, nature and international cultures.

Ultimately, our school day and after-school programs blend cohesively to produce a high-quality, excellence-seeking, confidence-building experience for every student: Every Child, Every Day.