Important News

HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair Families are invited to attend the 4th Annual HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair hosted by the Department of Special Education (DSE). Click here for a copy of the flier. Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Cedar Lane School, 11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD This free event connects families of…

This winter, 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…

Attention Current 6th and 7th Grade Families^ Middle school course registration - for the selection of a yearlong fine arts class and an additional elective class for the 2026-2027 school year - will be available online from February 5 - February 18, at 8:00 a.m. Course registration for current 6th and 7th grade students, for the 2026-2027 school year, will…

Midnight Madness returns on February 13! Each year, students, staff, families, and alumni eagerly anticipate this high-energy event, which brings our community together while raising funds for meaningful causes. This year’s Midnight Madness will feature volleyball and support charities selected by students to promote giving back, including Days End Farm Horse Rescue and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Proceeds will…

Click here for a link to the presentation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Night, 2026: Click here for a link to the flier.

The Artificial Intelligence Training and Mentorship for K-12 Students and Educators (ATM4K12) will provide free workshops, virtual office hours and mentorships aiming to support middle school students and K-12 educators in Maryland. Benefits of participating in this project include: 1. Lunch or refreshments will be provided. 2. The project team will help participants to submit their work to IEEE Integrated…

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…