Important News

Starting next Thursday your child will be participating in the MCAP assessment in Math. Please make sure that your child gets a good night's sleep in preparation for the test. Students will be provided breakfast at school. The schedule for the test is as follows: Thursday, May 23: 7th grade (Periods 1-3) and 6th grade (Periods 5-7) Tuesday, May 28…

Attention all students and parents...order your HCMS Yearbook today! Orders are being taken now through May 24. Order envelopes have already been sent home with students. Don’t miss out on this great tradition! See below for more information: Order Deadline: May 24 Cost: $25.00 Return orders to: 1st Period teacher Payment: Cash, Check or Online *Checks made payable to Harper’s…

At this year's Night of Excellence on May 16, the World Language department will host a special International Event. Students will model international fashion at our 3rd Annual World Cultures Fashion Show. We are also inviting students and families to bring a food to share that represents your culture, country, or heritage. Our International Food Fair will take place at…

The HCMS Drama Club will be performing The Little Mermaid, Jr.! The production will take place on May 9-11. We hope to see you there! Production Dates: May 9 at 7:00 p.m. May 10 at 7:00 p.m. May 11 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Maryland State Department of Education approved HCPSS’ request for a waiver of one school day. As a result, the last day of school for students is Friday, June 21. The final, updated calendar for the 2018-2019 school year includes: • Tuesday, June 18-Friday, June 21: High school exams • Tuesday, June 18: Last day for half-day Pre-K/RECC • Wednesday…

Quarter 3 report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, April 24. Also, any student who placed an order for Spring Picture Day will receive their portrait package.

As a reminder, schools will be closed for students April 15-April 22. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 23.

A big thank you to everyone who recently donated tissues to our school and provided non-perishable items to our HCMS Food Pantry. We also greatly appreciate all of the anonymous donations that were shipped through Amazon to our school. Thank you for your support!

HCMS will be offering free Tdap and MCV immunizations at school on Wednesday, May 15. A consent form will be sent home with your child, if they need these vaccinations for 7th grade. Please return the consent by Wednesday, May 1 so your child can get the vaccination free of charge at school. If you have any questions please call…

HCMS will be hosting a Night of Excellence on Thursday, May 16 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. This event will showcase music ensembles, a selection from this year's musical The Little Mermaid Jr., a cultural fashion show, and presentations by the G/T Instructional Seminar participants. We hope to see you there!