Community Events
The PTA provides exciting community events for families to enjoy throughout the year. There is something for everyone - whether you like to dance, play bingo, shop for books, or ice skate. Check out our upcoming events and join in on the fun!
MEMBERSHIP 411
A fall adults-only happy hour to welcome new parents to the school. Attendees socialize and learn about the school and PTA.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNIC
A fall event with food and games for the whole family.
BINGO NIGHT
A fun yearly fundraiser including dinner, door prizes, raffles, and Bingo.
MOVIE NIGHT
A fun night for BHES students to hang out and watch a movie together.
SKATE NIGHT
An annual winter BHES ice skating event, typically held at Cabin John Ice Rink.
VARIETY SHOW
A hugely popular and anticipated annual spring event featuring the talents of our very own BHES students.
BOOK FAIR
Scholastic Book Fair, provided twice a year for the entire school, helps fund media center subscriptions.
BRADLEY BEAUTIFUL
A spring event inspired by Earth Day with activities sponsored by the Green Team.
School Programs
Our community of dedicated parent volunteers, teachers, staff, and students complements and enhances student learning by creating a nexus between enrichment programs and in-classroom learning.
ART SHOW
Students exhibit artwork displayed along hallways and throughout the school to showcase mixed media masterpieces.
GEOGRAPHY BEE
Students in grades 3-5 compete at the Geography Bee competition that promotes local, national, and world geographic knowledge.
SPELLING BEE
Students in grades 3-5 participate in a chance to compete at regional and national Scripps Spelling Bee competitions.
SCIENCE FAIR/STEM WEEK
An opportunity for students to display and present science experiments, inventions, and other projects to parent volunteer “judges” who have a background in science and/or education.
Before & After SChool Enrichment
Our community of volunteers, teachers, and staff provide an opportunity for students continue learning before and and after school hours.
WhaleMart
WhaleMart provides an opportunity for our fifth grade students to learn practical business skills.
TEacher Led Clubs
Student Government
Dungeon & Dragons
Math Olympiad
Yearbook Club
AfterSchool Enrichment Program Partnerships
The PTA partners with Baroody Camps to offer after school enrichment classes for all students in grades K-5. All classes are held onsite at Bradley Hills from 3:35 - 4:35 pm.
Community programs
DEI COMMITTEE (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)
Seeks resources and opportunities to support teachers, parents, and students in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school. Works toward the goal of creating and fostering a culture where all children are treated fairly.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Organizes student service initiatives, many of which contribute to food security and education efforts in Montgomery County. These initiatives are designed to harness the resources within our community to help those less fortunate and to teach BHES students the importance of giving back and supporting their fellow MCPS students and community members. Projects have included: School supply drive, used/new children’s book collection, warm clothing collection, pantry/food drive, toy drive, and preparing meals for people in need.
CULTURAL ARTS ASSEMBLIES
The PTA invites scientists, authors, artists, singers, musicians, poets, conservationists, and civil rights activists, among others, to speak to our students to offer enriching perspectives and entertaining education.
WELLNESS COMMITTEE
Promotes wellness at BHES, featuring themes that promote exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness, yoga, screen-free activities, and the importance of sleep.
GREEN TEAM
Students in grades 4-5 and BHES staff raise awareness of the school’s environmental commitment and plan fun Earth-friendly activities. Students collecting recycling during recess periods and have meetings after school. The Green Team also sponsors Bradley Beautiful in the spring.
HERITAGE NIGHT
A celebration of the nationalities represented at BHES. Students and their families showcase food, music, traditional dress, and cultural knowledge at this popular event.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Support the special needs community at BHES by promoting acceptance of children with special needs and providing information and resources for parents and teachers.
Whitman Cluster and MCPS Advocacy
The BHES Whitman Cluster and Montgomery Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) Representatives collaborate with their counterparts from other schools to advocate on issues impacting the Whitman Cluster and MCPS. To this end, the Whitman Cluster periodically corresponds and meets with MCPS and the Board of Education. Representatives from the Whitman Cluster also testify at public hearings before the MCPS Board of Education and Montgomery County Council on MCPS’s Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets. For the past several years, this testimony has focused on reducing class sizes, increasing support staff, and construction of new facilities (e.g., Pyle and Whitman additions). MCCPTA Advocacy priorities during the 2022-23 school year included: (1)Access to Equitable Opportunities; (2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); (3) Health, Wellness, and School Climate; (4) Communication and Transparency; and (5) Funds and Facilities.
Last school year, BHES PTA Representatives worked with counterparts from other schools on various topics including school bus driver staffing, school improvement planning, boundary study, and shared information and resources on school events planning.
For more information about Whitman Cluster and MCPS Advocacy please contact the BHES PTA Cluster Representatives.