Mary E. Britton Middle School

🐻💙 What a Way to Finish Our Inaugural Year! 💙🐻

As we close the chapter on an incredible first year at Mary E. Britton Middle School, we are filled with pride, gratitude, and excitement for the future.

On June 3, we celebrated our very first 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, honoring the students who helped establish the foundation of our school. The day began with a special Bear Crawl through the halls as students and staff cheered on our first 8th grade class.

Our 8th Grade Choir delivered beautiful performances of the Star-Spangled Banner and My Old Kentucky Home, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.

We proudly inducted eight outstanding students into the Britton Honor Society, recognized Nabaa Alani as the recipient of our first Mary E. Britton Legacy Award, and presented our inaugural Community Champion Award to North Lexington Church of Christ for their unwavering support of our students and school community.

On June 4, we continued the celebration with our staff end-of-year gathering. A special highlight was welcoming Patricia Hooks Gray, the great-great-grandniece of Mary E. Britton, who presented the first Britton/Hooks Family Legacy Award to Cache Richardson.

Selected by her colleagues, Ms. Richardson was recognized for her tireless dedication to meeting the social and emotional needs of our students and families. The award honors the staff member who best embodies the mission and vision of Mary E. Britton Middle School.

As we reflect on this first year, we celebrate remarkable academic growth, historic athletic achievements, meaningful community partnerships, and countless memories that helped shape our school culture.

Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community partners for helping make our inaugural year one to remember.

🐻 Wherever life takes you, you'll always be a Bear! 🐻

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🐻 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 School Year at Mary E. Britton Middle School! 🐻
We are excited to welcome our next generation of Britton Bears!

If your child is zoned to attend Mary E. Britton Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year, now is the time to complete the registration process.

✅ Step 1: Complete Online Enrollment
✅ Step 2: Schedule a time to meet with our Registrar

Not sure if Britton is your child's zoned school? Check your address using the FCPS School

Locator:
https://www.schoolsitelocator.com/apps/fayette

📱 Scan the QR codes on the flyer to begin enrollment and schedule your appointment.

At Britton, students experience:
🐻 Academic Excellence
🐻 Health & Medical Sciences Pathways
🐻 High School Credit Opportunities
🐻 Civic Engagement Experiences
🐻 A Strong Sense of Belonging

We can't wait to welcome our newest Bears to the Den!

In a little over two hours, our first 8th grade class will take part in our first promotion ceremony.

🎢🌧️ Rain couldn’t stop the fun for our 8th grade Britton Bears at Kings Island on May 26! 🐻💙

While the weather may not have been ideal, our students made the most of every moment — riding roller coasters, spending time with friends, and making memories together to celebrate the end of their middle school journey.

We are proud of the way our students represented Mary E. Britton Middle School throughout the trip with positivity, resilience, and Bear pride!

Thank you to our staff, chaperones, and families for helping make this special experience possible.

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🏈🐻 Attention Future Britton Bears Football Players! 🐻🏈

It’s almost time to hit the field! We’re excited to kick off another season of Britton Bears Football with summer workouts, Bear Cub Camp, and official practices beginning in July!

🔥 Current 5th, 6th, & 7th graders — now is the time to get involved, get stronger, and be part of something special at Britton!

📅 Summer Workouts (Non-Contact)
June 9–11 & June 15–18
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
✅ Bring cleats, gym shoes (no slides), and water

🐻 Bear Cub Camp
📍 June 12 | 5:30–7:00 PM
👦 Open to all current K–5th graders
💲 $15 per camper or 2 for $25 family deal

🚫 Dead Period
June 25–July 9
Enjoy the break! No coach/player contact during this time.

🏈 Official Season Practices Begin
📍 Friday, July 10 — Friday Night Lights (7:30–9:30 PM)
📍 July 13–16, July 20–24, & July 27–31
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

📣 Parents: When dropping your player off for the first time, please see Coach Halloran in the back of the gym near the loading dock area.

🐻☀️ FIELD DAY 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! ☀️🐻

Our Britton Bears are gearing up for an exciting day of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition on Friday, May 29! 🎉⚽🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

To help your student have a great day, please make sure they:
💧 Bring a water bottle
🧴 Wear sunscreen
🎨 Wear their designated team color
👕 Follow school dress code guidelines

If your student is unsure of their team assignment, please reach out to us and we will be happy to help.

We can’t wait to celebrate an amazing day together with our Bears! 🐻💙

✨🌟 Under the Stars 🌟✨

On May 22, our 8th grade students celebrated the end of their middle school journey at the “Under the Stars” dance! From dancing with friends to making unforgettable memories, the evening was filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of Bear pride. 🐻💙

We are so proud of this incredible group of students and all they have accomplished during their time at Mary E. Britton Middle School. As they prepare for high school, we hope they always remember the friendships, experiences, and memories they made here at Britton.

A huge thank you to our staff, families, PTSA, and everyone who helped make this special night possible!

📬 The latest edition of The Bear Claw, our weekly newsletter, is now live! Stay up to date with important announcements, upcoming events, and all things Britton Bears. 🐾

Check it out at
https://britton.fcps.net/families/the-bear-claw

🚑🐻 Our Britton Bears got a hands-on look into the world of emergency medical services thanks to Anthony Higgins, Director of EMS at Baptist Health!

Mr. Higgins visited Mrs. Manley’s Medical Science classes to teach students about the important role EMS professionals play in keeping our community safe. Students learned about emergency response procedures, explored an ambulance, and even practiced emergency care skills firsthand.

Experiences like these help bring learning to life and connect our students to real-world careers in health and medical sciences — one of the key pillars of our vision at Mary E. Britton Middle School.

Thank you to Anthony Higgins and Baptist Health for investing in our students and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! 🩺🚑

🏆 DOUBLE COUNTY CHAMPIONS! 🏆

What a historic night for our Britton Bears Track & Field program!

Our 6th grade girls’ and boys’ track teams BOTH captured the Fayette County 6th Grade Championship titles! 🐻💙💚

The evening was filled with outstanding performances, personal bests, and unforgettable moments as our students competed against athletes from across the district. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork these students demonstrated throughout the season.

🌟 Highlights included:
• Girls Team – 1st Place Overall
• Boys Team – 1st Place Overall
• Multiple relay championships
• Individual event champions in running and field events
• Countless top-place finishes across the meet

A special congratulations to:
🏅 Maggie Henderson – multiple individual championships in the 800m, 1600m, and Long Jump
🏅 Larkin McConnell – 1st place in the 400m dash
🏅 Our girls’ 4x400m relay team – County Champions
🏅 Our boys’ 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams – County Champions

This championship night reflects the culture, commitment, and teamwork being built within our athletics program. We could not be more proud of these student-athletes and coaches for representing Britton with excellence and pride.

Congratulations, Bears! 💙💚