Important News

TVMS Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Are you a positive male role model with a student at TVMS? Would you like to get more involved at school? If so, consider becoming a TVMS Watch D.O.G. We are looking for dads, uncles, grandfathers, and other men who are interested in helping support the staff and students at TVMS. The two…

Over the last 50 years the National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students discover their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, advance artistic knowledge, increase confidence, and discover a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. This year’s theme is "Heroes Among Us." This program gives students the opportunity to use their creativity…

On Monday, November 12th, all 8th grade students at TVMS, and students new to Maryland schools, will be screened for Vision and Hearing. If your student wears glasses, please remind them to bring to bring their glasses to school that day. Please see the attached letter for more information. If you have any questions, please call the school nurse, Mrs…

Reminder that Lifetouch Photography will be at TVMS to photograph students on Friday, October 26th. 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 will receive a portrait package. Information on available packages and payment will be sent home with students on Thursday…

October is National Bullying Awareness Month. At TVMS, we are supporting students and continuing our timberwolves are born2B inclusive. We are sponsoring our 2 nd Annual Mix it Up day during our Spirit Week. Students will be encouraged to sit at different tables in the cafeteria and will have the opportunity to meet new people, share their stories, and discuss…

October is Blindness Awareness Month. The white cane isn’t just a tool used by travelers with vision loss. It is a symbol for members of our community who are blind or visually impaired. White Cane Safety Day is observed annually on October 15th to recognize the many achievements of blind and visually impaired citizens and the white cane as a…

Our first school dance of the year will be on Thursday, October 18 th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We are calling it the #TBT (Throwback Thursday) Dance, so it is themed: 80s, 90s or neon! Students received a permission slip, color-coded by grade, on Friday, October 5th. Forms should only be returned to the student’s Den teacher. Forms are…

Tech Talk Thursdays – New Times Do you need help accessing student academic information or communicating with staff using HCPSS technologies? Thomas Viaduct will offer technology help sessions each month for parents & guardians and/or students who want assistance with HCPSS Connect, Canvas, Synergy, and other communication tools. Tech Talk Thursdays will take on the dates below. There is no…

TVMS Chaperone / Volunteer Procedures Thank you for your interest in volunteering within the Howard County School System! We value our volunteers and the contributions they make to our students and schools. According to HCPSS Board Policy, all parent volunteers must complete a Confidentiality Training Course about protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and schools. Please complete this course…

Hispanic Achievement: College & Career Readiness Presentation – October 23rd A presentation will be conducted by José de la Mar, Hispanic Achievement Liaison, on Tuesday, October 23rd, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., in the TVMS Media Center. Letters with additional information will be sent home with students the week of October 8 th. If you have questions, please contact Mr…