Important News

October numbers are in...we collected 766 pounds of clothes and shoes! We earned $76.60 for student activities such as field trips, athletic and academic intramurals. Thanks for your support! Clean out your closets and help a good cause! Please remember to donate items to our Clothing to Cash Recycling Program. Clothing to Cash will accept items in ALL conditions: new…

Harper's Choice Student Council is sponsoring our first Spirit Week of the 2018-19 school year! Monday, November 12 - Mix and Match Day Tuesday, November 13 - Twin/Triplet Day Wednesday, November 14 - Decade Day Thursday, November 15 - Hat, Hair, Headband Day (In order for students to wear a hat, they MUST donate 2 canned goods to Homeroom. They…

Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 19 through Wednesday, November 21, 2018. The window for you to schedule conferences via HCPSS Connect will open on Monday, November 12 at 8:00 a.m. and close on Friday, November 16 at noon. A copy of the conference letter and detailed scheduling instructions are attached. Click here to view a brief video explaining…

American Education Week is next week on Monday, November 12 through Friday, November 16! The HCMS Staff cordially invites you to come out and visit your child at Harper's Choice and gain a snapshot of how he/she learns in the classroom. American Education Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference…

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 4.

The dentist is coming to HCMS on Friday, January 9! Smile Maryland is offering in-school dental care at NO COST to you. Permission slips are available in the front office or Health Room. You can also register online at www.MySchoolDentist.com. Call 410-313-6934 if you have any questions. El dentista viene a HCMS en Viernes, el 9 de enero! Smile Maryland…

Please visit the link below for a NorthBay packing list. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Packing." Students will be required to carry their own luggage, so please make sure that your child can carry their bag. A duffel bag should be enough for the three days. http://northbayadventure.org/pre-trip-planning/students/

Howard County Public School System Policy 8020: For students taking Algebra I, Geometry, or another advanced math course and students taking a World Language course for credit, High School Grading and Reporting governs procedures related to students who withdraw from courses or change levels of a course. Any student who withdraws from any course more than seven school days after…

Please refer to the online rehearsal calendar for up-to-date rehearsal information. Also, please be sure to hand in the drama club fee of $15 for the fall show or $25 for both shows as soon as possible. We still need HCMS Drama Club parents to complete the online permission form with their student. The online form was due on October…

The 8th grade is hosting a Yankee Candle Fundraiser. The money raised through the fundraiser will help reduce the costs of 8th grade end-of-year activities. Paper orders must be turned into the front office by Friday, November 9 (please be sure to include 6% sales tax). Online orders will be accepted through Wednesday, January 9. Online orders can be placed…