IMPORTANT DATES
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 27 - Tdap/MCV4 Vaccine Clinic for Rising 7th graders
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 4 – MHMS Band Concert
June 5 - Rising 9th graders to High School
June 6 - Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Workday
June 13 - 8th Grade Farewell Ceremony 10:00 - 11:30 AM
June 16 – School closes 3 hours early, Professional Learning Day
June 17 – School closes 3 hours early, Professional Work Day
June 18 – School closes 3 hours early, Professional Learning Day
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
8TH GRADE MURAL
Some of our 8th-grade students have begun working with Ms. Robinson to create their commemorative mural for the Class of '25. We are so excited to see how they will represent their time as middle schoolers and create a lasting piece of art that will be added to the display in our cafeteria. This project is entirely student-designed and created and will be revealed at the Promotion Ceremony. To facilitate the creation of this art piece, we are looking for donations to purchase the canvas and other necessary art supplies. We are so grateful for any contributions to help support our students and their art!
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 5TH - MAY 9TH
Let’s celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make MHMS such a special place! We’re planning a fun-filled week of treats, surprises, and thoughtful touches to show how much we appreciate all they do.
From the front office to the classrooms, our staff go above and beyond every day—and now it’s our turn to give back.
Help us make this the best week yet! Please consider donating to support our celebration of these amazing individuals.
FIELD DAY EVENTS
Hey, Murray Hill Middle School Families!
Field Day is happening on May 7th, and it’s going to be a blast! We need your help to facilitate outdoor activities and make this morning event a hit! You can sign up by using this Signup Genius.
Volunteers must complete the required online volunteer training using this link: https://www.hcpss.org/parents/volunteer-information/
Once you have completed the course, please provide our school office with your certificate of completion for our records.
Thank you so much for your help!
8TH GRADE CRUISE
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.
JOIN US FOR FAMILY FUN AND WELLNESS NIGHT
Back by popular demand!
Please join us for MHMS’ Family Fun and Wellness Night on Thursday, May 15th!
We will be serving a pizza dinner 6-6:30 p.m. with student dance and theatre performances. We will have a variety of games and activities for both MHMS students and their families. And Fidos for Freedom will be back with their therapy dogs!
We will also have our Career Readiness Advisor available to answer questions and provide information about high school.
Students will earn 10 gotchas for attending (please note, all students must be accompanied by an adult). This will be a great way to connect with the school and the MHMS community. Register here: https://forms.gle/F5FPrzoMxpocnzP9A
ÚNASE A NOSOTROS PARA UNA NOCHE DE DIVERSIÓN Y BIENESTAR FAMILIAR
¡De vuelta por petición popular!
¡Únase a nosotros para la Noche de Diversión y Bienestar Familiar de MHMS el jueves 15 de mayo!
Serviremos una cena de pizza de 18:00 a 18:30 h con presentaciones de danza y teatro de los alumnos de la escuela. También tendremos una variedad de juegos y actividades para los estudiantes de MHMS y sus familias. ¡Y Fidos for Freedom regresará con sus perros de terapia!
También tendremos a nuestro Asesor de Preparación Profesional disponible para responder preguntas y brindar información sobre la escuela secundaria.
Los estudiantes ganarán 10 "gotchas" por asistir (ten en cuenta que todos los estudiantes deben estar acompañados por un adulto). Esta será una excelente manera de conectar con la escuela y la comunidad de MHMS. Regístrate aquí: https://forms.gle/F5FPrzoMxpocnzP9A
RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL'S PTSA ELECTIONS
Reservoir High School's PTSA is having elections for the board for FY 2025-2026. We MUST have a President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary in order to keep doing all the great activities next school year!
Please let us know if you would like to be a member of this wonderful team! The current board members will mentor new members to ensure a smooth transition.
Please email us at rhsptsa2014@gmail.com
Here is a small list of what will go away if the PTSA does not get those 3 positions:
After Prom Party
Associations to Driver's Ed classes
Associations to SAT Prep classes
Gotta Eat Spirit Nights
Programs from HC Drug Free
Senior Scholarships
Staff Appreciation Events
Staff Support
Mental Health Initiatives to help our community
Community Support
Plus much more...
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
We really appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you to the Reservoir community.
ATHOLTON HIGH SCHOOL FUTURE RAIDERS: ATHLETICS MEETING (SAVE THE DATE)
Hello future Raiders! The athletic department at Atholton High School will be hosting an athletic information night on Thursday, June 5th, at 6 pm in the cafeteria. This meeting is for all parents and players who wish to try out for a fall sport.
Tryouts begin August 13, 2025. All potential student athletes will need to be at all tryouts, and practices will begin immediately after tryouts. Please plan vacations accordingly. There are no supplemental tryouts for high school sports. Fall sports include field hockey, volleyball, football, boys'/girls’ cross country, boys'/girls’ soccer, cheerleading, and boys'/girls’ golf.
More information will be coming out closer to this date. If you have any questions about Atholton High School athletics, please contact Mr. Senisi at Michael_Senisi@hcpss.org.
HC DRUGFREE UPDATES
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.”