Important News

Students are placed in G/T content area classes based upon multiple criteria. Testing: All 5th grade students are testing using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Students entering HCPSS at the middle school level will be assessed using the School and College Ability Test (SCAT). G/T Placement Committee: In addition to those students whose scores fall within the cogAT or SCAT…

End-of-Year Packet - Students received their 8th grade activity packet for end-of-year events and upcoming field trip that should be reviewed with parents, signed, returned to Ms. Ache by Friday, March 15th. Smash Tournament Fundraiser - March 29th is TVMS’s first ever Smash Tournament fundraiser hosted by the 8 th grade class. Tickets will be distributed during Den on March…

Join us for the next PTSA meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Media Center. We will be discussing the quarter auction, food truck festival, family game night, and current events. Upcoming Events Family Game Night - Watch D.O.G.S and the PTSA are sponsoring a Family Game Night and a Watch D.O.G.S Informational Session on Friday, March…

The SECAC (Special Education Citizens Advisory Council) Educator Awards are on May 1, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at River Hill High School. Every year, SECAC allows parents and staff to nominate staff members who have gone above and beyond in the support they give to HCPSS students with disabilities. Parents/Guardians can nominate their student’s school educators at…

The fifth annual Thomas Viaduct National History Day took place on Wednesday, February 6th. Students in Ms. Attridge's 8th grade GT U.S. History class presented their performances, documentaries, and websites to the judges relating to this year's theme, “Triumph and Tragedy in History.” We are proud of all our TVMS student participants. TVMS will be represented at Howard County History…

Reminder that Lifetouch Photography will be at TVMS to photograph students on Friday, March 22nd. All students will need to be photographed for yearbook and administrative purposes, but only those submitting a completed order form to the photographer on picture day or ordering online will receive a portrait package. Information on available packages and payment will be sent home with…

​​​The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) is Maryland’s new NGSS-aligned standardized science assessment that replaces the MSA Science test. TVMS students in grade 8 will participate in MISA on Monday, March 18th, and Tuesday, March 19th. It is essential that all students come to school on time on testing days. We ask that you not schedule appointments or out of…

TVMS Talent Show – March 29th The TVMS talent show is coming! On Friday, March 29, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in the Thomas Viaduct Cafeteria, some of our amazingly talented students will showcase their incredible skills. For just $3 or 25 Den Dollars, students can purchase tickets during lunch from March 25th to March 29th. No tickets will…

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, March 13th. Sharing the Student Voice on School Policy…

8 th Grade Corner Hammond High Dance Team – Auditions and Upper Level Placement is March 23rd Rising 9 th grade students who will be attending Hammond High School are invited to audition for the Dance Company and Upper Level Placement. Auditions are Saturday, March 23, 2019, starting at 8 a.m. in the Hammond High auditorium. All paperwork is to…