The Bancroft School

It's almost here! The Scholastic Bookfair is coming to The Bancroft School Welsh campus from April 20 - 24. Parents can create an ewallet for cash-free shopping here: bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/bancroftschool

Bancroft School families — we’re hosting a Transition Fair on Thursday, March 26 from 4–6 pm at the Bancroft School Activity Center.

Come learn about our adult programs, including residential, day, employment, vocational, and other supports. It’s a chance to explore what comes after graduation and start preparing for this important transition.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4swnJc4

Weather Update: The Bancroft School will be closed Monday, February 23. Stay safe, everyone!

🎓 Graduation Picture Day is coming up at The Bancroft School!

Date - February 3, 2026

We’re looking forward to capturing this special milestone for our graduating students 💙

This is a pre-pay event, with payment due on Picture Day. Families can order online and will receive a camera pass by email to bring on Picture Day.

🔗 Order here: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/6f8388fe-c7a3-4135-a7d1-4bf0efba9337/

Have questions? Please reach out to your student’s teacher for more information.

Picture Retake Day is coming up – January 13!

If your student will be having their school photo retaken, please remember to send in their original picture package on retake day so it can be exchanged for the new photo.

To order, scan the QR code on this post or refer to the Picture Day flyer shared with families. When you order online, you’ll receive a camera pass by email to print or send with your student.

Orders may be placed up to 24 hours after retake day.

Thanks for your help — we’re looking forward to capturing those smiles again! 😊

Say cheese! 😄 Picture Day is coming up November 18–20, and we can’t wait to see those big Bancroft smiles!

Each class has its own day and time — your teacher will share the details.

This is a pre-pay event, so please be sure to place your order by Picture Day. Flyers will be sent home with a specific code for your student. Once you order, you'll be emailed a camera pass to bring with you.

We can’t wait to capture these special moments!

🩸 Give blood, get a Peanuts tee, save lives!

The Bancroft School is hosting a blood drive, and we’d love for you to join us. Every donation can help save up to three lives! And as a thank-you, you’ll receive a special Peanuts T-shirt.

Date: Sept. 2 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Use this link to schedule your time or scan the QR code: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Bancroft%20ML

It’s almost time to say goodbye to the school year! Here are some important dates as we head into summer:

📅 Last day of school: Tuesday, June 24
⏰ Early dismissals: June 17, 18, 20, 23, 24
🚫 Closed June 19 for Juneteenth
📘 ESY runs July 7 – August 15

Have a great summer break!

Celebrating the BEST teachers around!! Thanks for your creativity, teaching expertise and most importantly, your kind and patient hearts!❤️

Fly, Eagles, Fly, on the road to VICTORY!! In anticipation of a very exciting Superbowl this Sunday, featuring our beloved Eagles, Bancroft School will have a delayed opening of 10:00am on Monday, February 10th. GO EAGLES!🦅🦅🦅

February is Black History Month! CELEBRATE WITH US!!!