About Us

Lisa Smithson

Lisa Smithson - Principal - lisa_smithson@hcpss.org
As an educator in the Howard County Public School System for over 20 years, I am excited to enter into my first year as the Principal of Bonnie Branch Middle School. I am a product of Howard County Public Schools as I attended Talbott Springs Elementary, Clarksville Middle School, Harper’s Choice Middle School, and I am a proud graduate of Wilde Lake High School. I attended Howard University, in Washington, D.C., where I earned a B.A. in English and my Masters of Education. I am committed to providing an engaging academic environment for all students and building a school community in which the well-being of each and every one of our students is consistently the priority. I will collaborate with the BBMS staff to provide our students with challenging and rigorous academics, as well as meaningful experiences to enrich their growth and development. I look forward to all of the staff and students at BBMS stretching themselves to achieve their ultimate potential. Please note, that I can be contacted at lisa_smithson@hcpss.org.

Kelli Nitsch

Kelli Nitsch Assistant Principal kelli_nitsch@hcpss.org
I am thrilled to be entering my second year as Assistant Principal at Bonnie Branch Middle School. In my 27 years in education, I have served in several roles including mathematics teacher, math instructional support teacher, team leader, leadership intern and assistant principal in both Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. I am a strong advocate for student voice and the home-school connection. I am so thankful for the education my own children experienced in Howard County Public Schools and am proud to work with the Bonnie Branch Community to provide a caring, supportive environment for our students. I look forward to meeting all of you!

Emily Perry

Emily Perry Administrative Intern emily_perry@hcpss.org
I am thrilled to begin my role as a Leadership Intern at Bonnie Branch Middle School! I have been working in education since 2001 and with nearly 13 years of experience as an educator in Howard County, I have held various positions, including G/T Resource teacher, ESOL teacher, Science teacher, Instructional Team Leader, and Grade Level Team Leader. I hold a Master of Education degree in Biology from Iona University and an Administration Certificate from Towson University. For the past 3 years, I have served as a coordinator for the Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development. I am excited to be part of the Bonnie Branch community and helping to ensure a welcoming, supportive and academically challenging environment for our students. I look forward to meeting you and sharing in the year ahead!

BBMS Vision

Every student is engaged in rigorous instruction in a strengths-based classroom that uses real life experiences to maximize student learning.

 

Bonnie Branch Middle School Honor Roll Requirements:

  • Principal’s Honor Roll Straight A’s
  • Gold Honor Roll A’s and B’s
  • Silver Honor Roll A’s, B’s, and 1 C

This year, principals have been asked to have consistent honor roll titles across the county.  Starting 2nd quarter we will have the following honor rolls:

Principal’s Honor Roll Straight A’s

Gold Honor Roll A’s and B’s

Silver Honor Roll A’s, B’s, and 1 C

School Map

BBMS Map

 

HCPSS Educational Partnerships Annual Report Now Available : PDF icon ar_partner202021.pdf

School Profile: Bonnie Branch Middle School
Fast facts about Bonnie Branch MS listing special programs, total enrollment, accomplishments and more.

MSDE School Report Card
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) School Report Card reflects overall school performance using a combination of academic and school quality indicators.

Board of Education Representative

Howard County public schools are divided into school clusters, which are assigned to individual Board members to facilitate school visitations, attend special events, and provide a point of contact for each school community. View all BOE school cluster assignments.

BBMS BOE Representative: Antonia Watts