Ballenger Creek Middle School

Ballenger Creek Middle School offers a range of educational services to more than 750 students in grades six through eight. The school provides classes in science, math, physical education, social studies and language arts. It also conducts sessions in reading, writing, technical education and visual arts. Ballenger Creek Middle School offers guidance counseling services. It administers the Making High School Count program. The school provides various special education programs. Ballenger Creek Middle School additionally operates a band and cafeteria. It maintains a library that offers a variety of reading and research materials. The school supports yearbook, drama, game and ski clubs. It is governed by Frederick County Public Schools, which operates several educational facilities.

Founded in 1996, Orchard Grove Elementary School serves more than 650 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Education. It has business partnerships with many local businesses, including Beef O'Brady's, Casa Rico and Exxon. Orchard Grove Elementary School offers a variety of special programs, such as instrumental music, chorus and mentoring. The school s academic curriculum includes art, English, math, science, social studies and language arts. It operates a library and media center that offers various resources, such as books, encyclopedias, newspapers and dictionaries. Orchard Grove Elementary School has a cafeteria that serves lunch and breakfast. The school also operates a parent-teacher association that sponsors various fundraising activities for the school s development. Located in Frederick, Md., Orchard Grove Elementary School is a part of Frederick County Public Schools.