Important News

Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon directed that all state schools close in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, all HCPSS schools will be closed March 16-27. Dear HCPSS Community, We have further reviewed the decision made by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon to close Maryland public schools March 16-27, and would like to share additional information and…

The PTA will be hosting a restaurant fundraiser at Corner Bakery on Tuesday, March 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Present this flier (in person or on a smartphone) and the HCMS PTA will receive 15% of the proceeds.

We are excited to offer a Co-Ed Basketball Intramural after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. The basketball intramural kick-off will be today Friday, February 14 after school. Please view the permission slip for more information.

We are collecting Box Tops for our Fall Box Tops Drive! All Box Tops are due by Friday, February 14. Just clip Box Tops from your favorite products and turn them in to the HCMS front office. Each Box Top collected is worth $0.10 and every Box Top helps!

January numbers are in...we collected 1,090 pounds of clothes and shoes! We earned $109.00 for student activities such as field trips, athletic and academic intramurals. Thanks for your support! Remember Clothing to Cash will accept items in ALL conditions: new with tags, or torn, stained, worn-out knees, shoes with holes or only one shoe, backpacks, old sheets, stuffed animals, and…

The National Art Education Association has named Samantha Waid (Art Teacher at HCMS) to receive the 2020 New Professional Art Educator Award. This prestigious award, determined through a peer review of nominations, recognizes excellence and achievement by new art educators. The award will be presented at the NAEA National Convention in Minneapolis, MN, March 26-28, 2020. NAEA President Thom Knab…

As a reminder, students will be participating in the ELA and Math MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessments beginning next week in their ELA and Math classes. Students in GT English (8th grade), Algebra, and Geometry are exempt from this assessment. ELA Assessments during the week of February 10 Math Assessments during the week of February 17 Please contact Kristin…

As a reminder, all schools are closed on Tuesday, February 4 due to the special election to fill the 7th congressional district seat vacated following the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings.

Quarter 2 report cards will be issued on Monday, February 3.

HCMS students and their families are invited to a Winter Wear Clothing Giveaway on Friday, February 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Items will include gently used coats, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, earmuffs and more.