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The Hour of Code, created by Code.org, is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code, show that everyone can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. The…

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Glenwood Carson Scholar Nominee Essay Competition Dear Students & Guardians, Have you participated in community service over the year? Do you have a combined grade point average of 3.75 in core academic classes? If so, you may want to apply to be our Glenwood Middle Carson Scholars nominee. What is a Carson Scholarship: The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college…

The Howard County Public School System celebrates American Education Week from November 18 through 22. Glenwood invites parents and guardians to attend any* of your student’s classes during the week to experience a day in the life of a middle school student. All visitors are asked to do the following for their American Education Week visit: Visit between 8:15 a.m…

The Howard County Public School System's Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) invites all students in grades 8-12 and their families to attend the upcoming BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Long Reach High School ( 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, Maryland 21045 ). The theme is: Building a Legacy of Excellence…

The HCPSS Food and Nutrition Service is holding their 1st Regional Food Taste Test Event at the Guilford Park High School cafeteria on November 14 from 6:00-7:00 pm The food taste test would be an exciting opportunity for parents and students to try new and currently prepared foods and share their opinions. In those ways, parent and student voices and…

Picture Retake Day is Coming to GMS! When: Wednesday, November 13th Order Instructions : Order online at mylifetouch.com with the Picture Day ID: EVTWK99XW. Please print out the receipt/confirmation and have your student bring that to school on picture retake day. Only students with the receipt/confirmation will be permitted to have retakes! Please email Mollie_Orledge@hcpss.org with any picture day questions…

Hello families, friends, and students, We are members of Glenwood’s NJHS and ask for your support. Recently, Hurricane Helene and Milton caused widespread destruction in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina, where roads and bridges were washed out and many homes were damaged or destroyed. In response, we are organizing a donation drive to collect cleaning supplies to assist…

Donate your extra wrapped Halloween candy to our military troops worldwide! Again this year we will be collecting donations for "Candy for the Courageous", led by an HCPSS student. Please bring any extra unopened Halloween candy to Glenwood in a ziploc bag between November 1-8, 2024. We will be giving the candy to the USO at BWI airport, so that…

Glenwood Middle School is proud to extend a heartfelt invitation to honor our nation's veterans—those who have served and those currently serving. On Monday, November 11, 2024, we welcome veterans and their families to join us for a morning of appreciation and recognition. Event Schedule: Breakfast: Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Cafeteria Veterans, their families, and students are invited to enjoy…