Important News

HCPSS Guide to Policy Notification, SY2023-24

At Glenwood, we work hard to ensure that students are learning in a positive environment conducive to success. This year we will continue to implement our “RISE” positive behavior plan. In addition, we follow the Howard County Public School System’s countywide discipline code. Click here for a copy of the HCPSS Student Code of Conduct. We would also encourage you…

Back to School Night: September 6, 2023

Glenwood Back to School Night Presentation 9-6-2023 Back to School Night is quickly approaching and will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. 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…

Orientation for 6th Grade and Newly Enrolled Students and Families: August 24, 2023

GMS New Student Orientation for Parents August 2023 --------------------------------------- We are so excited to meet our rising 6th grade and newly enrolled students and families on August 24 at our New Student Orientation. 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…

HCPSS PRE-K PROGRAM

The HCPSS Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year with expanded eligibility criteria! Families of children aged four or five by September 1, 2023, may apply. The HCPSS Pre-K program is free to families; some locations are full-day. Families can submit a completed application to hcpss_pk@hcpss.org or their local elementary school. For an application, information about the…

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

This summer we invite next year’s students, including our new rising 6 th graders (sorry 8 th graders - we’ll miss you!) to join us for a fun summer photo contest. Did I mention that all students who enter the contest get to come to an ice cream party in the fall?! See the flier below for more information –…

8th Grade End-of-Year Activities

Dear Families of 8th Grade Students, On Monday, your eighth grader received an information packet detailing the End-of-Year Activities for the eighth-grade students. A pdf version of the packet has been attached to this announcement, and a link has been placed on the GMS website in case your eighth grader’s packet does not make it home. Mark Your Calendars Please…

8th Graders: Middle School Pictures for Promotion

Due June 1! We are trying to put together a video for the 8th grade promotion in June. This video usually looks at the 8th graders' time here at Glenwood, including 6.7 and 8th grades. Unfortunately, this class was at home during Covid, and I do not have pictures from 6th grade. It would be great to have something, so…

Will Your Student Attend a Different School in the Fall?

Is your Child Not Returning to Glenwood Middle or attending Glenelg High School Next Year? If your middle school student will not be returning to Glenwood Middle School in the fall, or if your rising 9 th grader will not attend Glenelg High School in the fall, please contact Mrs. Rhinehart to arrange for withdrawal or transfer to occur at…

Glenelg HS Color Guard Opportunities

Become a Member of GHS's Award Winning Color Guard Rising 9th Graders 8th grade students who are interested in becoming members of the amazing Glenelg Color Guard are encouraged to participate in the following Color Guard Workshops. During these sessions, interested students will begin learning flag techniques from the GHS color guard members and receive information on how to become…