Important News

Hammond High Dance Team – Auditions and Upper Level Placement is March 23rd

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…

PTSA News

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…

Inclement Weather Make-Up Days

Details regarding inclement weather make-up days were sent by HCPSS this week. The last student day is currently June 21st, and the last three days, June 19th, 20th, and 21st, will be a 3-hour early dismissal for students. The opportunity for winter weather still lies ahead and additional inclement weather closing days may be required. However, there are no additional…

From the Health Room: Important Immunization Requirements

Effective the first day of school for the school year 2019-2020, 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 child will be excluded from school. Many students may have already received these immunizations, but…

Department of Special Education Survey

It is the goal of the Department of Special Education to provide high quality special education services in a consistent and collaborative manner. As a department, they look for ways to improve their services and value your voice. One way you can support their work is to complete The Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. The results of the survey…

Student Opportunities

Scholarship Funds for Middle School Summer Programs Available Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship - Up to $20,000 - Applications are due March 8, 2019: Up to $20,000 is available, or approximately $350 per week of camp per applicant, to African American, Latino, or Native American males who are enrolled in a Howard County public middle school to assist with the costs…

PTSA News

Join us for the next PTSA meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Media Center. You can learn more about upcoming activities through the attached PTSA newsletter. Upcoming Events “Sweet Treat” Honor Roll Celebrations – We are in need of donations for the hot cocoa “Sweet Treat” Celebration to honor the students on February 22nd (7th and…

MAP Testing

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 reading classes. Testing is scheduled for the winter administration as follows: Math MAP: February 11, 12, and 13 Reading…

TVMS Alpha Ambassador Program

We are excited about creating a new leadership opportunity, TVMS Alpha Ambassador Program, for our timberwolves. As an Alpha Ambassador, students would serve the school in a positive manner to create an inclusive school building and lead by example while supporting the Timberwolves are Born2B school initiative. These diverse leaders would individually and collectively contribute an important voice and positively…