Welcome to Bells Mill

New Family

A practical starting place for families who are new to Bells Mill Elementary. The PTA can help you find parent-to-parent support, community events, and everyday links while the official school office remains the source for enrollment, attendance, health, transportation, and student records.

Looking for the school?Visit the official Bells Mill Elementary websiteFor enrollment questions, forms, and contacts, please visit the official Bells Mill Elementary MCPS website. This PTA site is parent-run and provides courtesy information only.

What to do first

1

Start with the school office

Enrollment, official records, attendance, health forms, bus details, and dismissal procedures should come from Bells Mill Elementary or MCPS. Call the front office at Bells Mill Elementary and they will guide you through the process of enrolling your student.

2

Join the parent information channels

Sign up for the weekly Bear Post for the most up-to-date PTA information, watch for school emails on ParentSquare, and see below in the Social channels section for PTA Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

3

Connect with your classroom

After class assignments are available, room parents can help you understand classroom routines and community events. To connect with Bells Mill staff and teachers please go to Bells Mill Elementary's public staff directory.

4

Ask for a friendly parent contact

The Newcomers Committee can help match questions to a parent who already knows the school rhythm. Email us with any questions at newcomers@bellsmill.org and we'll assist.

Welcome support

What's next

Quick glossary

A few terms you may see

BMES
Bells Mill Elementary School
Bear Post
Weekly newsletter
PTA
Parent-Teacher Association
MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools
MCCPTA
Countywide PTA organization
Room parent
Classroom parent helper
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