Important News

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…

Canned Food & Winter Clothing Drive: Donate Today! Our annual Canned Food and Winter Clothing Drive is winding down, and we can use your help! Glenwood Middle School students have been collecting canned food and non-perishable items as well as winter clothing/items to donate to organizations throughout Maryland. We have collection boxes outside of our building every night, and students…

From November 11 through December 1, you can support the Orchestra's and Choir’s "Music in the Parks" field trip by purchasing a GMS hat! Hats come in blue or black, both featuring our Cobra mascot which is perfect for showing your school spirit at school events, games, or even at Music in the Parks! You can order a hat with…

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Spring Session is approaching! The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program 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 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 am until capacity is reached…

Click here to view the Turkey Trot Flyer

Click here for the Native American Heritage Month flier, including links with more information.

The Howard County Public School System celebrates American Education Week from November 17 through 21, 2025. 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…

Glenwood Middle School proudly honors our veterans—those who have served and those currently serving. We warmly invite veterans to join us on November 11th for a special day of recognition. Event Schedule: Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Cafeteria Celebration Assembly: 9:15 a.m. Living Museum: 10:00–11:30 a.m., Media Center About the Living Museum: Veterans sit at tables while students rotate to hear your…

ARL Career Academy Information Sessions Is your child interested in an immersive, hands-on, and project-based learning experience? Is your child looking for real-world experience and credentials in a career field? If so, then current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to check out ARL’s Career Academies at our in-person Information Sessions. When? November 11, from 6:15 p.m. -…

Parent-teacher conferences will be held on November 24, 25, and 26, 2025 as follows: Dates/Times/Locations Monday, November 24 from 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - In-person at Glenwood Tuesday, November 25 from 12:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Virtual Wednesday, November 26* from 7:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. - Virtual *Note: A limited number of teachers have availability on Wednesday…