Event flyer titled "Popsicles and Paperwork at MBES." Featuring cartoon bear mascots wearing MBES shirts alongside illustrations of popsicles, school supplies, and a laptop. Text details: July 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Slogans include "Beat the heat and enjoy a treat!" and "Come complete your back to school paperwork!" Small chalkboard reads "Back to School!" and a stack of books reads "Learn, Grow, Achieve."

Popsicles and Paperwork

June 17, 2026
Popsicles and Paperwork at MBES July 9, 2-5pm Come over to Beeks on Thursday, July 9th and complete your returning student paperwork, plus enjoy a treat!
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Gallons of milk being loaded into a car

Summer Nutrition Programs Available for Montgomery County Children

May 27, 2026
Montgomery County children will have access to several summer nutrition programs, including free meals, meal kits, and food assistance. The Montgomery County Public Schools, SUN ...
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Illustrated flyer for Margaret Beeks STEM Night, Thursday, April 30th, 5-7 pm. Two diverse children in lab coats and safety goggles explore science tools like a microscope and a beaker over a burner. A large red cloud contains event details: a free family-friendly event with hands-on activities and food available for purchase from Nana’s Sweets & Treats and Las Tapatias Taco Truck. Sponsored by MBES PTO.

STEM Night

April 24, 2026
Join us for Margaret Beeks STEM Night, Thursday, April 30th, 5-7 pm Sponsored by MBES PTO. To volunteer click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044FA9A82FA2F58...
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The image shows a vibrant promotional poster for a school event called **"Bear Tracks Schedule."** The design features a cheerful, muscular cartoon bear in a red jersey and blue shorts, sprinting along a dirt path lined with colorful spring flowers and green grass. The schedule is displayed on a wooden signpost and a green banner, detailing the dates for different grade levels: ## Regular Schedule * **Wed Apr 22:** Grades 3-5 * **Thurs Apr 23:** Grades K-2 * **Wed Apr 29:** Grades 3-5 * **Thurs Apr 30:** Grades K-2 ## SOL Testing Adjustment > **Note:** A schedule swap occurs this week to accommodate SOL testing. * **Wed May 6:** GRADES K-3 * **Thurs May 7:** GRADES 4-5 ## Make-up Week * **Wed May 13:** GRADES K-3 * **Thurs May 14:** GRADES 4-5

Bear Tracks

April 17, 2026
Bear Tracks is BACK! Wednesday, April 22 - Grades 3-5 Thursday, April 23 - Grades K-2 Wednesday, April 29 - Grades 3-5 Thursday, April 30 - Grades K-2 Wednesday, May 13 - ...
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An illustrated, rectangular graphic for a "Hokie Book fair" featuring the Margaret Beeks Elementary bear mascot.In the center, the friendly brown bear from the school logo is framed by a golden laurel wreath. Behind the bear, a large, stylized banner in Virginia Tech maroon and burnt orange reads "HOKIE BOOKFAIR" in bold, collegiate-style lettering. Above the bear, a smaller ribbon displays the text "MARGARET BEEKS", topped with a "VT" logo.The bottom of the design features a white ribbon with the text "Est. 1962" flanked by small paw prints. The entire central emblem is surrounded by illustrations of open books and vintage-style lampposts. The background is a light cream color subtly patterned with faint sketches of open books and bear tracks.

Margaret Beeks Spring "Hokie" Book Fair

April 8, 2026
Spring Bookfair - Hokie Theme! We are having a HOKIE Book Fair! It will be a fun Reading Celebration! Each day we will have a different Hokie related theme. Students and s...
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Community Events: MFRL Logo

Community Events: MFRL

March 25, 2026
FMore information: https://www.mfrl.org/
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Colorful, cartoon-style poster announcing “Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!” featuring two smiling teddy bears with backpacks standing in front of a school labeled “MBES.” One bear wears a pink dress and holds books; the other wears a blue shirt and holds a pencil and paper. The scene includes a sunny sky, school bus, butterflies, blocks, art supplies, and a globe. Text at the bottom reads: “Enroll Now to Join the MBES Bears!”

Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

March 23, 2026
It's time to register for Kindergarten. Students must turn 5 on or before Sept. 30, 2026. https://www.mcps.org/o/mcps/page/enroll-at-mcps
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5th Grade Reminders

5th Grade Families Reminders

February 18, 2026
Attention 5th-grade families: important information regarding middle school! Contact the office at 540-951-5700 with any questions or concerns.
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MBES Spring Events

Spring Events

February 12, 2026
Our spring months are full of exciting events for our students and families! Please refer to the calendar for specific times - https://mbes.mcps.org/o/mbes/events?view=cal-month ...
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100th Day of School

Happy 100th Day of School

February 10, 2026
Happy 100th day of school!!
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Kindness Week

Kindness Week 2/9-2/13

February 9, 2026
Celebrate Kindness with the Beeks Bears this week!!
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Spelling Bee

Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Winners!!

January 20, 2026
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners!
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Inclement Weather Codes

Inclement Weather

December 4, 2025
Updated Inclement Weather Codes - English & Spanish https://www.mcps.org/page/severe-weather-codes
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