Important News

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…

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…

Please use this link to see the Rising 6th Grade Orientation Presentation.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…