Excel Beyond The Bell (EBB) Elementary
Excel Beyond the Bell Elementary is a comprehensive, high-quality after-school program that provides opportunities for academic and recreational enrichment, in an environment that stimulates learning and harnesses the power of play. This program has been designed to remove barriers to participation and promote pathways to student success.
Montgomery County Recreation, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children Youth and Families, and Action In Montgomery have partnered to create this program as part of the Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB) initiative.
Excel Beyond the Bell Elementary participants power up with a healthy, hot meal before diving into activities that stimulate creativity and grow confidence. Using proven curricula and community organizing, EBB Elementary's certified teachers and recreation professionals transform school environments to meet the needs of students and families.
Programs available include:
Language Arts
Programs like Speak Agent, which meets the precise vocabulary needs of English and Spanish language learners.
Leadership
Programs like Junior Achievement, which inspires the next generation to transform I can't into I can.
Healthy Lifestyles
Programs like OrganWise Guys, a program to empower kids to be healthy and smart from the inside out!
Burnt Mills Elementary School
13313 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Cresthaven Elementary School
Gaithersburg Elementary School
35 North Summit Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Georgian Forest Elementary School
3100 Regina Dr.,
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Greencastle Elementary School
13611 Robey Rd.,
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Harmony Hills Elementary School
13407 Lydia St.
Silver Spring, MD 20906
JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
710 Beacon Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20903
New Hampshire Estates Elementary School
8720 Carroll Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Roscoe Nix Elementary School
1100 Corliss St.
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Oak View Elementary School
400 East Wayne Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20901
South Lake Elementary School
18100 Washington Grove Ln.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Weller Road Elementary School
3301 Weller Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Whetstone Elementary School
19201 Thomas Farm Rd.
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Wheaton Woods Elementary School
In 2016, after learning more about how Montgomery County students spend their out-of-school time, community members rallied to create Child First. Child First is a parent-organizing movement with the goal of bringing innovative after-school programs into our ever-changing local communities. This program is the result of transforming community dreams into action.
There is no cost to participate in EBB Elementary. This program aims to level the playing field by bringing high-quality after-school activities to students and their families for no fee. As a creative alternative to a financial commitment, parents of participants are required to invest two hours per month in their school community.
For general information:
Montgomery County Recreation Youth Development Office
240-777-8080
For program registration and other program specific information:
Burnt Mills Elementary School
David Smith
240-777-6891
Cresthaven Elementary School
David Smith
240-777-6891
Gaithersburg Elementary School
Josh Holt
240-777-8068
Georgian Forest Elementary School
Taschet Murphy
240-773-4841
Greencastle Elementary School
Josh Holt
240-777-8068
Harmony Hills Elementary School
Taschet Murphy
240-773-4841
JoAnn Leleck Elementary School
Esmeralda Rivera
240-773-4840
New Hampshire Estates
Shawn Alvarez
240-773-4844
Oak View Elementary School
Shawn Alvarez
240-773-4844
Roscoe Nix Elementary School
David Smith
240-777-6891
South Lake Elementary School
Esmeralda Rivera
240-773-4840
Weller Road Elementary School
Nina Bersabal
240-773-4818
Whetstone Elementary School
Esmeralda Rivera
240-773-4840
Wheaton Woods Elementary School
Nina Bersabal
240-773-4818
Students who attend EBB schools can participate. At EBB Elementary, we understand that high-quality after-school activities are important for all young people, but we only have room for 120 students at this time. Since space is limited, registration opens first to students who need a little academic boost. If you attend a participating school and did not get into the program on your first try, we highly encourage you to reach out to your school and get your name on the waiting list.
On how to become an Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB) Elementary after school program provider, please contact the Montgomery County Recreation Youth Development office at 240-777-8080 or Jonathan Smink at Jonathan.Smink@montgomerycountymd.gov.