Important News

On Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13 8th grade students will be taking the SCIENCE MISA (Maryland Integrated Science Assessment). Please make sure that your child gets a good night's sleep and is on time to school. Any questions can be directed to Kristin Terry, Testing Coordinator.

Congratulations to 8th graders Max Smith and Matthew Rudolph! Max placed 5th and Matthew placed 4th in the Algebra/Geometry division of the Centennial High School Mu Alpha Theta Math Tournament! Way to go!

Congratulations to the HCMS Dance Team who performed for the Black History Expo on February 17 at Long Reach High School. The Black History Expo was sponsored by HCPSS and the Pan-Hellenic Council. The Dance Team appreciates everyone who came to support them at the event and is looking forward to their next performance at the March Madness Student versus…

The HCMS Music Department invites you to join them for their Sweet Serenades Performance on Thursday, March 15 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Cougar Cafe. Students in Band, Chorus and Orchestra will perform in a cabaret-style setting while you enjoy delicious cupcakes. Order forms for tickets can be picked up in the Front Office or outside a music teacher's classroom…

The health and safety of our students is a first priority. For this reason, please remember the following guidelines: If your child has a temperature greater than 100.0F, they need to stay home. If your child has a fever/diarrhea/unexplained vomiting in the night and you give them medication, they must stay home from school the next day. Your child must…

Congratulations to 6th grade students Pieter Thomas Aarsbergen and Hope Dzuray! Their realism-abstract drawings will be on exhibit at the Miller Branch Library 9421 Frederick Road from March 1-March 28. A special reception for the artist, family and friends will be held on March 13 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

HCMS Drama Club rehearsal calendar is up-to-date and online. Please be sure to review the dates and times. We currently have everything planned up to the date of the performances. View the rehearsal calendar here. HCMS Drama Club is also looking for several items to help us put on a successful production. Click this link to view a list of…

ADJUSTED SCHOOL CALENDAR To make up for the five inclement weather school closings this current school year, 2017-2018, schools will now be in session: Wednesday, April 4; Thursday, April 5; Friday, April 6; Friday, May 18 (dismiss three-hours early); and Friday, June 15 (dismiss three hours early). To adjust for the June 15 last student day, Tuesday, June 12 is…

Congratulations to the following History Bowl participants who did a great job at the competition on February 3. Team A: Kyle Marshall, Lauren Rivarde, Jake Rudolph, Matt Rudolph, Khizer Siddiqui, Austin Terry Team B: Morgan Baird, Alex Manney, Chris Martin, Mashal Nawabi, Zach Schmidt, Brooke Webster

Now that we have had a fourth inclement weather related closing, HCPSS has updated the school calendar for the remainder of this year: Schools now will be in session on April 4, 5, and 6 and for a half-day on May 18 to make up for the four inclement weather days used. If schools are closed for one additional inclement…