Important News

MAP Testing, Winter 2025

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…

BSAP Saturday Math Academy, Spring 2025

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program this spring for any students in grades 3-12 in all levels of math, based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until capacity is reached. Class space is limited.

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs, SY2024-25

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs are offered at Atholton (Army), Howard (Army) and Oakland Mills (Air Force) high schools. Each JROTC program provides an introduction to career opportunities in the United States Armed Forces and teaches principles of leadership, discipline and civic responsibility. Any student who wishes to participate in JROTC but does not attend one of the…

Hour of Code, 2024

The Hour of Code, created by Code.org, is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code, show that everyone can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. The…

2024-25 Carson Scholars Essay Competition

Glenwood Carson Scholar Nominee Essay Competition Dear Students & Guardians, Have you participated in community service over the year? Do you have a combined grade point average of 3.75 in core academic classes? If so, you may want to apply to be our Glenwood Middle Carson Scholars nominee. What is a Carson Scholarship: The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college…

American Education Week, 2024

The Howard County Public School System celebrates American Education Week from November 18 through 22. 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 a.m…