Important News

Taking Medication at School, SY2026-27

Any medications required during school hours including prescription, “over-the-counter” (OTC) and homeopathic/herbal medications require a medication order signed by an approved health care provider and are subject to the HCPSS medication policy and procedure. Have a student with allergies? Learn more about ordering an epipen and our allergic reaction protocols → Have a student who is diabetic? This requires a…

Orientation for 6th Grade and Newly Enrolled Students and Families: August 20, 2026

Orientation for 6th Grade and Newly Enrolled Students and Families, 8/20/2026 Greetings and welcome to the Glenwood Middle School (GMS) community! We are so excited to meet our rising 6th grade and newly enrolled 7th and 8th grade students and families on Thursday, August 20, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., at our New Student Orientation. Information for 6th Grade…

Back to School Night: September 2, 2026

Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. We look forward to having you visit our school, meet your child’s teachers, and learn more about the classes your child is taking this year! Please review the details below to make the night an enjoyable, successful one for all. OVERVIEW When is Back to School Night? Date…

Update Your Child's Emergency Information in the Family File Today!

Update Your Child's Emergency Information in the Family File Today! Parents/guardians must verify and/or update emergency information for each child, every school year. Access and complete Family File by logging in to HCPSS Connect, selecting the Online Registration/Family File at the top right of the page and then selecting Family File Verification. Need More Specific Directions? Click one of the…

Glenwood's School Supply List, SY2026-27

Click here for the 2026-2027 School Supply List. ***Please note: 6th and 7th grade teachers prefer two 2" binders instead of four 1" binders. We are not able to modify the information at the link (above) and wanted you to be aware.

Summer Reading Programs

All students are invited by our local library to play the summer reading game by visiting a branch this summer! For details visit: https://www.hclibrary.org/signature/summer/ In addition to the summer reading list, there are a few community summer reading programs targeting 6th grade and younger: Books-A-Million https://www.booksamillion.com/summeradventure Barnes-And-Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/shop/summer-reading-free-book-giveaway Pizza Hut "Book It" https://www.bookitprogram.com/pdfs/2026%20Summer%20of%20Stories%20Flyer%20with%20QR%20Codes.pdf We encourage every student to read what…

Where in the World is Glenwood Middle School? Summer Photo Contest 2026

#GlenwoodWorld2026 - Summer Photo Contest It's back! This summer, we invite next year’s GMS students, including our new rising 6th graders to join us for a fun summer photo contest. Did we mention that all students who enter the contest will be invited to an ice cream party in the fall?! Click here for a flier and more information –…

Glenwood's Got Talent, 2026

GLENWOOD'S GOT TALENT! Everyone has a talent, and it’s time to show off yours! Glenwood’s Got Talent is back and bigger than ever! We love all kinds of skills - from traditional singers to yo-yo champions. There are so many amazing talents out there, and we would love to see yours! You can perform individually or as part of a…

Schoolwide MCAP Testing - ELA and Math

Statewide MCAP testing - for all students in ELA and mathematics - starts next week! The required tests will take place on May 12, 13, 19 and 20, and will start promptly at 7:50 a.m. each day. It is essential that students arrive on time on testing days - we appreciate your help with this! We also encourage families to…