Important News

Vaccinations at School, SY2025-26

Due to extenuating circumstances, HCPSS will not offer in-school seasonal flu or COVID vaccination clinics this year. Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact their child’s pediatrician for vaccination information, or consider accessing vaccinations from local pharmacies, urgent care centers, retail stores, etc. Additionally, the Howard County Health Department will offer free flu shots at various community events this fall.

Telehealth at GMS, 2025-26 School Year

Glenwood Middle School is pleased to offer students the opportunity to participate in telehealth sessions during the school day. This program provides families with convenient access to care while keeping learning on track. Parameters: Appointments are 40 minutes in length. Parent/guardian presence is required in the building during the session. Written consent from the parent/guardian must be provided in advance…

Picture Day is October 1, 2025!

GMS PICTURE DAY IS COMING - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1! There are two ways to order your student's picture: Online Orders: You can pre-order your GMS student's picture on mylifetouch.com with your student's ID or Picture Day ID: EVTTMJ42M. If you order online there is no need to return the order form. Paper Orders: Fill out the Picture Day order form…

Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy, Fall 2025

The BSAP Saturday Math Academy fall session is approaching! The program offers an in-person enrichment for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12, based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:00 am until capacity is reached. Class space is limited . Families can register by accessing…

MAP Assessment, Fall 2025

This fall, 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…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contest & Celebration, 2025-26

On behalf of the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and the Howard County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, our students and families are invited to participate in four exciting contests. Each year the MLK Holiday Commission recognizes students, individuals, and organizations with several contests and awards. Our student contests include a Poster, Essay, and Oratory…

Is Your Child Taking a High School Credit Bearing Course in Middle School?

In accordance with Policy 8020: “Any high school course listed in the Middle School Course Catalog which is offered at the middle school is eligible for high school credit and will be treated as an equivalent.” Further, any middle school student enrolled in a high school level course who withdraws after the published withdrawal date of September 30, 2025 will…