Buck Lodge Middle School

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Buck Lodge Middle School is an American public school located in Adelphi, Maryland. It is a Title I comprehensive school, located in Area 1, District 2 of the Prince George's County Public Schools, and has over 4000 students in grades 6-8. The school's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. and its mascot is the Viking. Buck Lodge Middle School is zoned for the High Point High School attendance area and has a mandatory uniform policy in effect.As of 2009, 69.1% and 56.2% of all students were proficient in reading and mathematics, respectively, as determined by the statewide MSA assessments.EtymologyBuck Lodge Middle School derives its name from the 250-acre Buck Lodge, which was given by King George I of Great Britain to Arthur Nelson in 1717. The lodge was later given to Benjamin Belt, who, in 1746, sold it to Thomas Owens of Great Britain, who then lost possession of it to Count Demanu. The lodge later came under possession of the Pywell family, who kept it until the Maryland state government purchased it. In 1956, the Prince George's County Board of Education acquired the land.HistoryBuck Lodge Middle School was originally a junior high school and covers 26 acres of land, including several large areas dedicated to athletics and sport. The original school building covered 5 acres. In 1966, several rooms were added, including a library and a band room. A wing dedicated to orthopedics was completed in 1981.Buck Lodge Middle School changed from a junior high school to a middle school in 1981. From 1991 to 1992, the school was completely renovated and remodeled, with students returning to the newly-refurbished school in September 1992.