Important News

Amazon Smile for GMS

Another “easy money, no hassle” way for the PTSA to earn money is for you to sign up at https://smile.amazon.com/ This is Amazon’s giving program where a percentage of your eligible purchases is donated to GMS. Just choose Glenwood Middle School (Glenwood MD) from the list of possible charities. Contact Tracey Heller at thh91@msn.com if you need help or have…

Indoor Environmental Quality Concern - Portable 21 (Lovera) and Classroom 33 (special education room)

Dear Glenwood Families, I am writing to provide you information regarding the school system’s follow up to indoor environmental concerns filed by both parents and staff members. As you know, the HCPSS instituted a system (click here for more info) by which parents and staff members can file an Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) concern if they feel their health is…

HCPSS Tops Maryland Rankings Again

For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named the top school system in Maryland by Niche.com, a national education and community analysis firm. The 2017 Best School Districts in Maryland rankings give HCPSS an overall grade of A+ and rank Howard County public schools #1 for “Best School Districts in Maryland,”…

Results of air quality testing at Glenwood MS - December 3, 9, 16

Posted are the spore sampling reports for GMS from December 3, 9, and 16. Report from sampling conducted on December 3, 2015. Report generated December 18, 2015. Report from sampling conducted on December 9, 2015. Report generated December 18, 2015. Report from sampling conducted on December 16, 2015. Report generated December 28, 2015. View previous environmental reports

Results of air quality testing at Glenwood MS - November 4 and 11

Dear Glenwood Middle School community: I am pleased to let you know that the latest air quality measurements taken at Glenwood Middle School continue to show favorable results. The results of tests conducted by Aria Environmental, Inc. show that total mold spore counts for the indoor measurements continue to be significantly lower than the spore counts found outdoors. The results…

Mold Investigation Progress Report - December 1, 2015

Dear Glenwood Middle School community: In my holiday message sent out to the community last week, I referenced the posting of a report from Ed Light. I’d like to bring to your attention again this report as I am pleased to let you know that a mold investigation progress report shows that Glenwood Middle School is in excellent condition and…

Mold Investigation Progress Report - November 24, 2015

This report describes the progress to date in a mold investigation that is underway at Glenwood Middle School. The report was prepared by Ed Light, certified industrial hygienist and president of Building Dynamics, LLC (BDL), a consulting firm contracted to assess environmental conditions and humidity control at the school. November 24, 2015 Progress Report

Results of air quality testing at Glenwood MS - October 27

I am pleased to let you know that the latest air quality measurements taken at Glenwood Middle School continue to show favorable results. Aria Environmental, Inc. has reported on the sampling for mold spore counts and other air quality indicators taken in multiple indoor and two outdoor locations on October 27. The results show that total mold spore counts for…

Results of air quality testing at Glenwood MS - October 7, 14, 21

I am pleased to let you know that the latest reports on the air quality measurements taken at Glenwood Middle School on October 7, 14, and 21 continue to be favorable. Aria Environmental, Inc. recently completed reports on the sampling for mold spore counts and other air quality indicators taken in multiple indoor and two outdoor locations on each date…

GMS Spore Sampling Reports - September 24 and 30

Dear Glenwood Middle School community: I am pleased to let you know that the latest reports on the air quality measurements taken at Glenwood Middle School continue to show favorable results. Aria Environmental, Inc. recently completed reports on the sampling for mold spore counts and other air quality indicators taken in multiple indoor and two outdoor locations on each date…