Important News

December numbers are in...we collected 1,078 pounds of clothes and shoes! We earned $157.80 for student activities such as field trips, athletic and academic intramurals. We came in second place for the county. Thanks for your support! Remember Clothing to Cash will accept items in ALL conditions: new with tags, or torn, stained, worn-out knees, shoes with holes or only…

This month's PTA meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the media center.

The Howard County Middle School Literary Magazine, Our Voice, is published annually as a showcase of student writing and artwork. The editors are currently seeking submissions. If you have an original short story, poem, review, essay, journalistic writing or other creative composition that you would like to submit, please see Mrs. Six, the GT Resource Teacher or your English teacher…

HCMS is sponsoring a Food Drive from Friday, January 5 through Friday, January 26 to support the Harper's Choice community. Students may donate non-perishable food items through their 1st Period teacher. For each item donated, students will receive a Gotcha stamp. There will be a contest for the class that donates the most. Click here to view the flyer.

The HCMS Music Department cordially invites you to attend our Winter Music Concerts: Monday, December 11 Concert Groups, JRT 7:00-9:00 p.m. Monday, December 18 Symphonic Groups, JRT 7:00-9:00 p.m.

The HCMS Drama Club's production of Crumpled Classics opens next week! Ticket pre-sales have opened online. To purchase tickets online, please click here. Ticket prices will increase at the door. Please email Ms. Padgett or Ms. Pope with any questions Production Dates: Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. Please view the flier for more…

Just a reminder that students will dismiss 3 hours early (11:50 a.m.) on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. There is no school for students on Wednesday, November 21. Have a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!

The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. An interested student must be nominated by the principal at his or her school to be able to compete for a Carson Scholarship. Only one student from each school is able to apply, ensuring that each nominee…

The Howard County Middle School Literary Magazine, Our Voice, is published annually as a showcase of student writing and artwork. The editors are currently seeking submissions. If you have an original short story, poem, review, essay, journalistic writing or other creative composition that you would like to submit, please see Mrs. Six, the GT Resource Teacher or your English teacher…

The annual HCMS Spelling Bee will be taking place on Thursday, December 14 in the Cougar Cafe! It will begin at 3:00 p.m. The winner of this spelling bee will be representing Harper's Choice at the Howard County Spelling Bee in March. Students, parents and staff are encouraged to attend this exciting event and witness the crowning of a new…