Important News

HCPSS will extend its school year by two days to make up for inclement weather closings. The last day of school for students will now be Tuesday, June 19, 2018. HCPSS schools were closed seven days this year due to inclement weather, two more than were accounted for in the school calendar. The Maryland State Board of Education (MSDE) voted…

Please remember to use caution while driving through the HCMS parking lot. Be sure to slow down and stop for students walking in the parking lot and crosswalks. We appreciate your help in ensuring the safety of our students.

We are continuing to collect donations of canned goods for our HCMS Food Pantry that supports families in our community. Please consider donating non‐perishable items, such as: Canned goods Instant mashed potatoes Pasta/pasta sauce Cereal Rice Peanut butter Any donations can be dropped off at the front office. Please be sure to check the expiration date of any donated items…

Spring Picture Day will be held on Wednesday, April 25. Order envelopes will be sent home on Tuesday, April 24.

Below is the schedule for the PARCC assessment in English Language Arts. This assessment has them reading a passage, then answering multiple choice questions and writing a constructed response (essay). 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…

If we do not have documentation of the required MCV4 and TDAP vaccines for your child, a consent form will be attached to his/her 3rd quarter report card for the Health Department to administer the needed vaccines at school on Thursday, May 10. The vaccinations are free and current 6th graders must have them before the first day of 7th…

Due to the new date for March Madness, the HCMS PTA meeting on April 12 has been cancelled.

As a reminder, schools will be closed for students March 30-April 3. Student will return to school on Wednesday, April 4.

HCMS March Madness is THIS THURSDAY! Bring your whole family out to watch the event this Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Wilde Lake High School! The cost is only $10 per family or $3 per individual. All proceeds will be used to help sponsor the annual 8th grade graduation boat cruise. We will have light dinner foods available…

There will be a spring and summer clothing giveaway on Saturday, April 14 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at North Laurel Community Center. The event is sponsored by the Howard County MultiService Center. Please click here to view the flier in English or flier in Spanish.