IMPORTANT DATES
Feb 28 and March 5th - Smile Dental Clinic
Feb 28 - 8th Grade Dance 6 - 8 PM (Canceled)
Mar 3 - New personal device policy goes into effect.
Mar 3, 4, 6, and 7 - MISA Testing (8th Grade)
Mar 5 – MHMS Chamber Orchestra Assessment
Mar 12 – MHMS Symphonic Band Assessment
Mar 14 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
Mar 26 - 6th Grade Climate Xpedition Field Trip (HoCo Conservancy)
Mar 28 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times
April 4 - End of the Marking Period (New Date)
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
RAMADAN
Ramadan begins the evening of February 28. As Ramadan is a time when some Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as part of their observance, we understand that we may have students not partaking of food or water during the day each day. In an effort to be supportive to the needs of our students, we will offer an alternative place for students to spend their lunch period if they choose not to join their peers in the cafeteria. Should your student require additional support or accommodations during Ramadan, please contact your student’s counselor or the administration.
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 9am-2pm 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.”