Berkmar Middle School
Principal: Felecia C. Jones
4355 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn, GA 30047
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Berkmar Middle School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- Ms. Abby Paul was named the GCPS Middle School Teacher of the Year, a testament to her exceptional dedication and impact in the classroom. She was also recognized by the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center as the 2025 Don Cargill STEM Scholar, highlighting her outstanding efforts to engage students and enhance learning in STEM disciplines through innovative and meaningful instruction.
- The Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) honored Ms. Kelly Rollocks as the 2025 Outstanding Middle Level Art Educator of the Year.
- Our 8th-grade Social Studies teacher, Ms. Rebekah Blankenship, was featured in the Everyday Inquiry Video Series, an initiative by the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting that highlights exemplary inquiry-based instruction in social studies classrooms.
- BMS celebrates the accomplishments of all of our students. Several were recognized at the district and state levels:
- Caden Liang was named the GAE Region 3 Spelling Bee Champion and participated in the State Spelling Bee.
- Abel Lima was named the GCPS Middle School Gifted Student of the Year.
- Elliam Rodriguez was recognized by the Metropolitan Water Planning District at the state capitol as the District 2024 Middle School Water Essay Contest Winner.
- Our Student Council and Jr. Beta Club demonstrated strong leadership through various service projects supporting peers and the broader community. A few of their initiatives included Student Council’s Valentine’s Day cards for veterans at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System and a clothing drive to support a local shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Jr. Beta Club projects included Soap for Seniors, Jump Rope for St. Jude, and collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.
- BMS was recognized as a PBIS Operational School, reinforcing our commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support using the Three R’s—Respectful, Responsible, and Ready.
- Two of our teachers, Dr. Shawn Coleman and Mr. Minh Nguyen, graduated from the GCPS Teachers as Leaders program, further strengthening leadership capacity within our building.
- Fifteen students represented BMS in the 2025 Gwinnett Regional Science Fair, with four earning second place and eleven earning third place in the Environmental Engineering and Engineering Technology categories.
- In partnership with the Atlanta Food Bank, BMS hosted several food drives to support our school community.
- BMS was designated a No Place for Hate® school for the 2024–2025 school year. This recognition is a testament to our dedication, passion, and commitment to creating a more inclusive and respectful school community.
- BMS continued to host Title I Family Engagement events designed to support the academic success of middle school learners while empowering families as partners in education. One of the year’s standout events was “Meet Me in the Library,” hosted by our Parent Instructional Coordinator at the Gwinnett Public Library–Lilburn. Families learned about a wide range of resources available to them, from homework help and English Language support to free programs and community services, all aimed at strengthening the home-school connection.