BCMS
Branchburg Central Middle School
Who Do I Contact For…?
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Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, all student absences must be reported through the Genesis Parent Portal. Absences may no longer be reported by phone or email. Please use this link for instructions on how to submit an absence.
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If your child is experiencing any difficulties in class, the best place to begin is by contacting his or her teacher for specific questions about a class or team leader about more general concerns.
Teacher Contact InformationIf the teacher is unable to help you or you need additional assistance, you should contact your child's guidance counselor. Mr. Keith LaBadie at klabadie@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4108 or Ms. Jennilyn Nelson at jnelson@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4109.
If after speaking to the teacher(s) and guidance counselor you question/concern was still not addressed, you may also contact Mr. Chris Derflinger, Vice Principal Branchburg Central Middle School at cderflinger@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4101.
If your child is classified, and he/she is experiencing difficulties in addition to contacting your child's classroom teachers, you might also contact your child's case manager. You can find your case manager's contact information in the Branchburg Central Middle School Directory.
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If you are looking for school medical information or resources, please visit the Health Services Website.
If you are wondering if you need to keep you child home, please visit the Common Illnesses Page for some general guidelines.
If you are looking for a health form, please see:
If you would like information about sports physicals and health services information pertaining to BCMS please visit the BCMS Health Services Webpages.
If my child has a medical issue?
- Please contact the school nurse, Ms. Janet Hoffman at jhoffman@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4142.
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If my child is experiencing an issue such as social interaction problems, a crisis or family situations (ex. divorce, death, changes in the family)?
You should contact your child's guidance counselor, Mr. Keith LaBadie at klabadie@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4108 or Ms. Jennilyn Nelson at jnelson@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4109.
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Who do I call if I have a concern related to transportation?
- You would contact the Director of Transportation, Ms. Emma Rebelo at erebelo@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-725-2895 X 5130.
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- If you do not have a Genesis Parent Portal ID, please contact your child’s school office for assistance or email support@branchburg.k12.nj.us.
- Whiton School (Preschool through 3rd Grade): 908-371-0842 or whitonelementaryschool@branchburg.k12.nj.us
- Stony Brook School (4 and 5th Grade): 908-722-2400 or stonybrookschool@branchburg.k12.nj.us
- BCMS (6th, 7th and 8th Grade): 908-526-1415 or centralmiddleschool@branchburg.k12.nj.us
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If I would like to know more about the District's Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Policy?
- View the Harassment Bullying or Intimidation Page.
If I am concerned that my child might be being bullied or harassed?
- You should contact one of Branchburg Central Middle School's Anti-Bullying Specialists, Mr. Keith LaBadie at klabadie@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4108 or Mrs. Jennilyn Nelson at jnelson@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4109.
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Who do I contact if I have questions about BCMS's cafeteria?
- Please contact BCMS's Cafeteria Manager, Debbye Lloyd 908-526-1415 X 4218.
Where do I go to make an online payment for the cafeteria or to check my child's balance?
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Who would I contact if I have a question or concern about the curriculum being taught in Branchburg Township Schools?
Many of your questions may be answered by looking at the information posted on the Curriculum Website:
- Branchburg Township Schools Curriculum
- Standards Based Report Cards
- Core Content Standards
- Standardized Testing Schedules
- Instructional Support
- Gifted & Talented Instructions
If you are unable to find the information you are looking for online, please contact your child's teacher:
- Teacher Contact Information
If the teacher is unable to help you or you need additional assistance, you should contact your school's Vice Principal, Mr. Chris Derflinger, Vice Principal Branchburg Central Middle School at cderflinger@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4101.
If you still require additional information after speaking with your child's teacher and the school administration, please contact the K-8 Supervisor of Educational Programs, Ms. Erica Landesberg at elandesberg@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-722-3373 X 4610.
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If I wanted to find out information about the Student Services Department, where would I look?
You would visit the Student Services Section of our website. This section contains information about the Student Services department, developmental counseling, Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS), and a collection of frequently asked questions and answers.
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Who would I contact concerning State and Standardized testing being done in Branchburg Township Schools?
- Testing schedules are posted online at Standardized Testing Schedules.
- You could also contact the K-8 Director of Educational Programs & Student Support Services, Ms. Jennifer Anderson janderson@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-722-3373 X 4610.
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If you have a question about activities occurring outside the normal school day, you should contact the individual running the program.
You can find this information by visiting the BCMS Homepage and clicking on the "Activities" tab. Select the activity you are interested in from the pull down menu.
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Who would I contact if an issue relating to the technology being used in Branchburg Township Schools?
- You would contact the Director of Technology, Eric Schaefer eschaefer@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-3060 X4660.
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Who do I contact if I wish to book a school gym for my organization?
- To book one of BCMS's gyms, you would contact Ms. Laurie Gorman at lgorman@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-526-1415 X 4101.
- To book the Stony Brook gym, you would contact Ms. Elli Kuras at ekuras@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-722-2400 X 1020.
- To book the Whiton gym, you would contact Ms. Elaine Ahedo at eahedo@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-371-0842 X 3020.
If you have another facilities related question or concern, you would contact Mr. Samad Mobley at smobley@branchburg.k12.nj.us or 908-722-7213.
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If you would like to request that an item is included in the Community Bulletin Board on the website or in the Monthly Newsletter, please contact our web team at webmaster@branchburg.k12.nj.us
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