IMPORTANT DATES
Mar 14 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
Mar 27 - 6th Grade Climate Xpedition Field Trip (HoCo Conservancy)
March 31 - Full day for students (originally a workday for staff. Snow day make-up day)
April 4 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times
April 4 - End of the Marking Period (New Date)
April 10 - Student Spring Pictures Day
April 14 - 21 Spring Break - School Closed
Refer to the Murray Hill Middle School website and the 2024-2025 HCPSS Calendar to stay up to date on events, school closings, and early dismissals.
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Murray Hill Families,
Happy Pi Day! Today, our students and staff joined together in a fun and memorable celebration, with students having the exciting opportunity to "pie" staff members! This inaugural event was not only a great way to bring our school community together but also supported our PBIS program, which recognizes and rewards students who demonstrate positive behavior and uphold our school-wide expectations.
As we approach the end of the quarter, we encourage you to review your child’s progress and ensure they are on track for success. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their teachers.
Thank you for your continued support in making Murray Hill a positive and engaging place for our students!
Enjoy your weekend!
Dr. Tammy Jones
Principal
PTA MEETING
Please join us for our next MHMS Virtual PTA Meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Log-in information will be shared as we get closer to the date. We look forward to seeing you there!
SPRING WEATHER & SCHOOL DRESS CODE REMINDER AND LOST & FOUND OVERFLOW
With the arrival of warmer spring weather, we want to remind students to continue following our school dress code guidelines to ensure a comfortable and appropriate learning environment. Please take a moment to review these expectations HCPSS Dress Code with your child.
Speaking of clothing, our Lost & Found in the cafeteria is overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, lunch boxes and other items—so much that we could practically open a store! If your child is missing something, please encourage them to check the Lost & Found as soon as possible. Students can also check with our secretaries in the front office or parents can call as well.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students prepared and our school organized!
TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2024-2025 MEMORY BOOK!
Students have been working hard to create a great keepsake from this school year. A variety of events, student groups, and activities have been included! The online ordering system is open and you can place your order now to reserve your copy of our Memory Book. The cost of our Memory Book is $20. Order can be placed online following the directions below or students can get a payment envelope from Ms. Behrens. Memory Book sales will close on April 24. To ensure you get a copy, purchase it now!
Directions for ordering online:
- Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com
- Enter our Yearbook ID Code: 13198625
- Enter your student’s name and complete the payment.
STUDENT PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH.
LifeTouch Studios will begin taking pictures promptly at 8:30 AM, so please make certain to have your child arrive on time. To order your student's pictures, visit Lifetouch.com and use Code EVT2QBPFC. Only students that pre-ordered Spring photos will be photographed on Picture Day.
CHARLESTON WRAP TO SUPPORT MUSIC IN THE PARK FIELD TRIP
Family, Friends, and Supporters of Murray Hill Middle School Music,
Today is the day! We are officially kicking off our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and we need YOUR help! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy! Attached to this message, you’ll find a flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our organization! Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal – and even surpasses it!
Thank you for your help!
- Murray Hill Middle School Music
BUSINESS WORKSHOP SIGN-UP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
On behalf of the Howard High School Future Business of America (FBLA) officer team, our club would like to extend an invitation to all middle school students at (school name) to come to our Business/Leadership workshops at the Elkridge Branch Library hosted by Howard High School FBLA on March 10th from 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm (Hockley Room) and March 20th from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm (Belmont Room). Middle school students will learn about FBLA’s mission as well as important business, leadership, and public speaking skills.
Google form for those interested: https://forms.gle/GncXPnRhBzK2v4jq7
For more information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4PmI6z-AEZgSqZz_DsfRrqHsAj_5_Np/view?usp=sharing
REIMAGINE THE RAINBOW EVENT
All students, staff, parents, and the community members are invited to an evening of advocacy on Friday, April 25 from 5:00 - 9:15 pm at Centennial High School. Headlining the evening will be Ellen Oh and Phil Bilder. More information ReImagine the Rainbow
HCPSS SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE FAIR
Saturday, March 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cedar Lane School
11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD
The HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair provides families with information available from the community and HCPSS to support their students receiving special education and related services (those who have an IEP or IFSP). Get connected to:
- Recreational Activities
- HCPSS Speech, OT, PT, Vision, and Adapted PE
- Camps
- Community Groups
- Service Providers
- Transition to Adulthood Information
- Assistive Technology
- Behavioral Health
- Howard County Government Resources. And Much More!
For information, please contact FSRC@hcpss.org. Registration is not required. The event will be cancelled if HCPSS has an inclement weather closure. This event is part of the HCPSS Parent Empowerment Series including training sessions related to special education and events for families of students with an IEP or IFSP. Free
HCPSS HBCU COLLEGE FAIR
HCPSS HBCU College Fair- March 15th 9 am-2 pm at Guilford Park High School Students and families in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the countywide HBCU College Fair. They will have activities, workshops, information sessions, on site admissions, and more.
INSPIRIT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUMMER PROGRAM
Inspirit AI is partnering with Howard County Public Schools this summer to offer an in-person project-based artificial intelligence program. Inspirit AI is an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students. The program will consist of ten (10) 3-hour sessions taking place from July 14-25, 2025 at Hammond High School. The program fee is $1,500 and some financial assistance is available through Inspirit AI. Interested families should fill out this short interest form. For more information program brochure .
SCHOLARS LEADERSHIP HONORS PROGRAM CONFERENCE
The Scholars Leadership Honors Program Conference, an empowering opportunity for young ladies in grades 8 through 12, will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Wilde Lake Middle School for a transformative experience designed to inspire, empower, and prepare students for leadership and success. Registration is required and must be submitted by Saturday, February 28, 2025. Transportation will not be provided. Please see the Conference flyer and registration form.
STEM FAIR
STEM Roots will be hosting a STEM Fair on April 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm at Howard High where students from all over Howard County in grades 3 - 8 will have the opportunity to present STEM-based projects to judges to win awards. There will also be student-led STEM workshops at the event. More information - https://forms.gle/575MxqCeVAVZk8sa6
MHMS 2025 COOKBOOK
This year, Ms. Bond is compiling a MHMS community cookbook featuring recipes from our staff, students, and community members. If you have an exceptional recipe that you enjoy cooking or one that holds significance to your family, please share it with our MHMS community. You are welcome to submit multiple recipes. The cookbook will be ready to download or print by the end of May.
Please fill out this google form with your recipe and don't forget to put a picture of your dish or your family making the recipe if you have one.
https://forms.gle/NngkSPqbrhYTJNMT8
If you would like a paper copy to fill out instead of using the link, please have your child stop by the office or Mrs. Bond's class for one.
If you or someone you know in the community has resources that can help us compile or print this cookbook, please let me know. I would love the help or volunteers to help this book come into fruition.
Thank you for taking the time to collaborate with our staff, students and community members. I am excited to see how this can unite teachers, students and our community through their shared passion for food.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bond.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
ABSENCES TO SCHOOL
If your student is going to be absent, please send a message to MHMSAbsence@hcpss.org. The message will go directly to Ms. Janai Beck, who manages our daily attendance. Please take time to review HCPSS’s Attendance Policy 9010.
CLOTHING TO CASH
MHMS participates in the Clothing to Cash fundraising program. Clothing to Cash is a textile recycling program that donates money to the school for every pound of donated items. Look for the white donation bin at the bottom of the Murray Hill Middle School parking lot. Clothing to Cash will accept items in ALL conditions: new with tags, or torn, stained, worn-out knees, shoes with holes or only one shoe, backpacks, old sheets, towels, blankets, stuffed animals and more. What a great way to help the school and clean out your closets! All donations must be bagged and put in the collection bin. We appreciate your support!
RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
AFTER-HOURS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
If you have an immediate need for help with depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues, please contact:
Call or text 988
Grassroots Crisis Intervention at 410-531-6677
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and then choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 and a trained counselor will respond.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
After hours threat/safety concern: We encourage you to utilize Safe Schools Maryland, an anonymous and free system to report any school or student safety concerns, including mental health concerns. Safe Schools Maryland operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Anyone can call the tip line (1-833-MD-B-SAFE / 1-833-632-7233), complete an online form, or use the Safe Schools Maryland app.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
FAMILY SUPPORT & RESOURCES
More information https://www.hcpss.org/supports/family-resources/
HCPSS’ Community News and Programs website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations.”