About Us

Buckingham Elementary School is located in the town of Berlin, approximately 10 miles west of Ocean City in Worcester County, Maryland. As a neighborhood school, Buckingham Elementary School serves 444 students in grades PreK through 4. In 2001, the National School Board Association recognized Buckingham Elementary School's Project Outreach, a program designed to bridge the achievement gap among all students. Buckingham Elementary School has met AYP as established by the Maryland State Department of Education for the past three school years, as well as being home to a 2002 National Milken Educator Award Winner, Assistant Principal Mrs. Terry Smith, a former 1st grade teacher. Buckingham Elementary School has been recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as a Positive Behaviors and Supports Exemplar School for the past three years. At BES, we believe that the staff, students, parents and community have come "Together For Success!" (WCPS Website)

Our school is proud to have been accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation affirms our commitment to our students and community of providing an excellent education for all individuals. To learn more about the AFG process click the picture link below.

Excellence in Education Grant

2004, 05, 06, 07, 08 PBIS Exemplar School

2004 Character Education School of the Year

2005 Gold Plant Award Winner

Chance to Dance Program

Project Outreach Program Better Government Competition Winner

After School Academy

BES Act Out! After School Drama Program

Fast ForWord Intervention Program

Broadcasting Studio with Greenscreen Technology

Success Maker Lab