Important News

From the Health Room: Important Immunization Requirements

Effective the first day of school for the school year 2020 - 2021, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) is required by the state of Maryland for all students entering Grade 7. If we DO NOT receive proof of immunization, your student will be excluded from school. Many students may have already received these…

Summer Program Registration

It is time to think about summer school programs. HCPSS presents many learning opportunities for students entering grades K–­12. Registration for all summer programs is open. Learn more at the HCPSS website.

News from the PTSA

February 13 – 14 - The PTSA will be hosting a Kindness Flower Sale. Carnations will cost $1/stem and will be available for purchase during lunch periods on those days. Flower colors will vary and cannot be guaranteed. ​​​​​​​You may pre-order flowers by visiting the TVMS PTSA website. February 27th – TVMS World Fest, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us…

Student Opportunities and Community News

Scholarship Funds for Middle School Summer Programs Available – Applications Due March 11, 2020 For African American, Latino or Native American males attending a public middle school in Howard County, Maryland, there is up to $25,000 available, approximately $350 per week of camp per applicant, to African American, Latino, or Native American males who are enrolled in a Howard County…

Student Leadership and Service Opportunity

HCASC invites middle and high school students interested in student leadership and service opportunities to attend the Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Homewood Cafeteria, 10914 MD 108, Columbia, MD 21042. The next meeting is Wednesday, February 12 th, and will focus on summer student…

2020 – 2021 Course Information for Rising 7th and 8th Grade Students

Teachers have entered recommendations for course levels in ELA, math, science, and social studies for current 6 th and 7 th grade students. Parents will receive an email on February 13, 2020, with their student’s course recommendations. World Language for Rising 7 th Grade Students Current sixth grade students have the option of taking French or Spanish in grade 7…

MAP Testing Begins Monday, February 10th

As a reminder, all HCPSS middle schools are administering the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP®) assessment to provide information on student instructional skill levels and growth over time. In order to gauge progress, MAP will be administered at TVMS to all students through math and English classes. All students will engage in both ELA and math tests, except the following…

TVMS “Have a Heart” Dance – Friday, February 21st

TVMS will be hosting their fourth annual Have a Heart Dance ! on Friday, February 21 st , from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a DJ, and as part of the ticket cost, each Timberwolf will receive one snack and one drink. Admission to the dance is $2.00. All proceeds will go towards PBIS school initiatives. Timberwolves are…

Extended Absences

If your student is engaging in a planned extended absence (3 days or more), please note the following: A local discretionary form should be completed and submitted at least a week prior to the planned absence. You are welcome to contact teachers and ask for work to be provided prior to the planned absence. While some work may be provided…