Important News

Do you have a student who loves to write poems, short stories, or personal essays? Or one who enjoys photography and capturing creative moments on camera? We invite families to encourage their students to participate in a wonderful countywide opportunity. The Howard County Middle School Creative Works Magazine, Our Voice, is now accepting submissions for this year’s edition. This annual…

Click here for the Black History Month flier, including links with more information.

It’s time to order the 2025-2026 GMS yearbook! The 2026 Glenwood Middle School yearbook is now on sale for $30! Orders will be accepted until April 12th! ****We do not order extra yearbooks. If you would like for your child to receive a yearbook, please order a yearbook before the deadline**** Ready to order? Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com Enter Yearbook ID 13765826…

HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair Families are invited to attend the 4th Annual HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair hosted by the Department of Special Education (DSE). Click here for a copy of the flier. Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Cedar Lane School, 11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD This free event connects families of…

This winter, students in grades 6-8 will take the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment, as they do each year. The data from the MAP assessment will help schools and teachers measure your student’s academic progress. The MAP test does not affect grades and the difficulty adjusts depending on how your child responds. It is normal for students to only…

Attention Current 6th and 7th Grade Families^ Middle school course registration - for the selection of a yearlong fine arts class and an additional elective class for the 2026-2027 school year - will be available online from February 5 - February 18, at 8:00 a.m. Course registration for current 6th and 7th grade students, for the 2026-2027 school year, will…

Midnight Madness returns on February 13! Each year, students, staff, families, and alumni eagerly anticipate this high-energy event, which brings our community together while raising funds for meaningful causes. This year’s Midnight Madness will feature volleyball and support charities selected by students to promote giving back, including Days End Farm Horse Rescue and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Proceeds will…

Click here for a link to the presentation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Night, 2026: Click here for a link to the flier.

The Artificial Intelligence Training and Mentorship for K-12 Students and Educators (ATM4K12) will provide free workshops, virtual office hours and mentorships aiming to support middle school students and K-12 educators in Maryland. Benefits of participating in this project include: 1. Lunch or refreshments will be provided. 2. The project team will help participants to submit their work to IEEE Integrated…

Transitioning to a new school can bring excitement and questions for both students and parents. In the past, HCPSS offered opportunities for rising 6th and 9th grade students to visit their new middle or high school to preview the building in June. Due to transportation costs and a very tight fiscal environment, these school visits are no longer something HCPSS…