Important News

Mrs. Turner and Mrs. King will be holding a monthly young women’s group in hopes to inspire and empower 8th grade girls as they prepare for their futures. A group of approximately 10 girls will meet during lunch twice a month. The first lunch meeting will serve as a time to gain information on a specific profession. During the second…

Six students from HCMS had an opportunity to visit Hensing Farm on September 19. The visit was part of HCPSS's partnership with the Farm-City Celebration, a series of fall events that promote understanding and appreciation between urban citizens and agriculture in Howard County. Students toured the farm and received an overview of animal handling and safety, and took on hands-on…

Save the Date! The PTA will host a restaurant fundraiser at MOD Pizza on Wednesday, November 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Show this link at the register or mention you are supporting the HCMS PTA and we will receive 20% of the proceeds.

The HCMS PTA will meet Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the HCMS media center. All are welcome! Come join us and let your voice be heard as we plan for an engaging school year. The PTA is a rewarding way to meet other parents/guardians in our school community and a way for you to make a difference in…

The PTA is collecting orders for spiritwear! Click here to view the order form. All spiritwear orders are due by Friday, November 8.

The HCMS Music Boosters will hold a restaurant fundraiser at Chipotle in the Columbia Mall on Tuesday, October 15 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Bring the attached flier or show it on your smartphone and 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the music booster program. Thank you for your support!

We are excited to offer Teach the Future an after school math tutoring program. Students from Atholton High School's National Honor Society program will be offering academic support to our students. The tutoring will be held every Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Room 803. Permission slips are available from your child's math teacher or in the front office.

We are excited to offer a co-ed Soccer Intramural this Fall for any interested 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The first session will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. If your child would like to participate, please complete the attached permission slip and return it to the front

A gentle reminder to drive slowly when dropping off students in the morning. Please be mindful of the crossing guard and follow the signals for traffic flow. Our concern is the safety of our students, parents and staff. Thank you for being safe in our parking lot.

Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 will be taking the ELA and Math MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment during the week of October 1 (ELA) and October 7 (Math). Students will be assessed during their regular ELA and Math class times. Please contact Ms. Terry if you have any questions or concerns.