IMPORTANT DATES
April 25 - Report Cards Issued
April 28-29 MCAP ELA Testing (All Students)
May 5 - 6 MCAP Social Studies (8th grade only)
May 7 – Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Work/Wellness Day
May 8 – BSAP Field Trip to the Smithsonian Museum of African American History
May 19 - 20 MCAP Math (All Students)
May 20 - MHMS Spring Orchestra Concert at Reservoir High School, 7 pm - 9 pm
May 26 – School and Offices Closed
May 30 - MHMS GT Expo Field Trip
May 30 - 8th Grade Harbor Cruise Field Trip
May 30 - MHMS Dance Concert
June 3 - MHMS Spring Choral Concert
June 5 - Rising 9th graders to High School
June 6 - Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Work Day
June 13 - 8th Grade Farewell Ceremony 10:00 - 11:30 AM
June 16 - Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Learning Day
June 17 - Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Work Day
June 18 - Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Work Day, Last day of school
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.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
School Office: 410-880-5897
Student Services: 410-880-5838
Health Room: 410-880-5937
TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO WORK DAY
Thursday, April 24th is Take our children to Work Day. The program was created as an educational experience for our children. It provides an opportunity for our children to become more aware of their parents’ work day and encourages them to think about their futures. If your child is attending your workplace this week, please email MHMSabsence@hcpss.org so it can be recorded appropriately. Please also know that instruction will continue on April 24th as normal.
TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2024-2025 MEMORY BOOK! - DEADLINE APRIL 24TH
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. Orders 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:
Directions for ordering online:
- Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com
- Enter our Yearbook ID Code: 13198625
- Enter your student’s name and complete the payment.
8TH GRADE END OF THE YEAR NEWS
8th Graders have received order forms for the 8th-grade t-shirt, as well as permission slips for the cruise.
T-shirts cost $15 and can be ordered through our Online School Payment system. No order form is needed if the payment is made online. Cash or checks can be brought in with the order form to Mrs. Stern in Room 206. Orders are due by 3:15 on April 25th.
The 8th grade Cruise will be on Friday, 5/30. The cost is $72, and it can be paid through our Online School Payment System. Students should return their permission slips to Ms. Daniller or Mrs. Stern no later than 3:15 on May 5th.
Please contact Ms. Daniller, 8th grade team leader, at jamie_daniller@hcpss.org with any questions.
HC DRUGFREE UPDATES
Drive-Thru Medication and Sharps Disposal – Saturday, April 26 in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot near the Swim Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medication, EpiPens and other sharps, vitamins, pet meds, vape devices, inhalers, and more! Need student, adult, and medically-trained adult volunteers. Earn Community Service Hours! Giving away 100 medication lockboxes. For more information: https://hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/ To sign up to volunteer: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/4-26-25TakeBack
Teen Advisory Council - Open to Howard County students in grades 8-12. Earn Community Service Hours and make meaningful contributions to the community. Next meeting: Monday May 19, 2025, from 5:30-7:00pm on Zoom. Earn Community Service Hours! Register to receive the meeting link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAC-5-19-25 For more information: https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/
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.”