Important News

HCMS Food Pantry Donations

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…

PARCC ELA Testing

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…

Vaccination Info for 6th Grade Families

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…

Spring Break

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

March Madness April 12

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…

Free Spring and Summer Clothing

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.

Teen Opportunities Fair

The Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services and Office of Workforce Development in partnership with HCPSS, invites you and your student to participate in the Teen Opportunities Fair. Information about job, camp and volunteer opportunities for Howard County Teens! The Teen Opportunities Fair will be held on Saturday, March 24 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Long…

PTA Restaurant Night

HCMS PTA will be hosting a restaurant fundraiser night at Jason's Deli on Monday, March 26 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Please mention you are supporting Harper's Choice Middle School and the PTA will receive 15% of the proceeds. Jason's Deli is located at 8744 McGaw Road. Please click on this link to commit to eating at Jason's Deli on March 26…