Oct 13th - MHMS Fall Picture Day
Oct 17th - Schools Closed for Students - MSEA Convention
Oct 20th - Schools and Offices Closed for Diwali
Oct 30th - MHMS Fall Fling
Oct 31st - Schools Close 3 Hours Early - End of 1st Quarter
Nov 7th - MHMS Family Trivia Night
Refer to the Murray Hill Middle School website and the 25-26 School Calendar to stay up to date on events, school closings, and early dismissals.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
School Office: 410-880-5897
Health Room: 410-880-5937
Student Services 410-880-5838
PTA MEETING
Our next Murray Hill Middle PTA meeting is on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Please plan to join us. Additional information will be sent as we get closer to the meeting date.
MHMS PTA Meeting
Wednesday, October 15 · 6:30 – 8:30pm
Time zone: America/New York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nta-bvkv-ogo
Or dial: (US) +1 321-430-5852 PIN: 256 055 508#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nta-bvkv-ogo?pin=3809083854234
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - MOUNTAIN LION LEADERS
We are proud to recognize our September Students of the Month, who have exemplified the values of being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready. Congratulations to our outstanding Mountain Lion Leaders!
E. Acevedo
S. Amaya Guevara
C. Archie
N. Azam
I. Cartegena
Jacob Lazo
S. Quintanilla-Sanchez
G. Reinoso Gonzalez
J. Ruiz
PICTURE INFO
Picture Day is coming on Monday, October 13!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTKMD8Q6. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
FALL FLING DANCE
On Thursday, October 30th, we will have our PBIS sponsored Fall Fling Dance! We need volunteers and snacks to help make this event successful. Please use this link to sign up to help with volunteering and/or snacks:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4CA4A928A7FD0-59133375-2025
Monetary donations would also be helpful and can be made through OSP (Online School Payments) using this link: PBIS Monetary Donation or cash or checks payable to MHMS can be sent to the school office marked "Fall Fling." Thank you so much for your support!
MHMS FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT
Save the date! The 8th Grade Team is hosting a Family Trivia Night on Friday, November 7th from 6-8 in the Cafeteria. This event will be a fundraiser for our 8th grade activities throughout the year, but is not limited to 8th graders. All students and families are welcome! The cost will be $20 for a team of up to 6 people. Students can form teams with their friends or attend with their family, but each team must have at least one adult. The trivia questions will be general knowledge, and there will be prizes! Please stay tuned for more information, and we hope you will join us for a fun family event!
HISPANIC HERITAGE SPIRIT WEEK
🎉 Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week 🎉 Let’s wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with a short but spirited celebration! Join us for a week of fun, pride, and community. Here are the themes and dates:
📸 Monday, October 13 – Picture Day Let’s look sharp for those school photos!
🌎 Tuesday, October 14 – Culture or Flag Day Theme: Celebrate your heritage by wearing clothing that reflects your cultural background. Traditional garments, hats, and accessories are all welcome! You can also bring a flag or wear the colors of the country you wish to represent.
🏅 Wednesday, October 15 – Sports Pride Day Theme: Show off your sports spirit by wearing jerseys or gear from athletes or teams you admire—think Lionel Messi, Roberto Clemente, or your favorite national teams in soccer, football, basketball, and more.
🖤💛 Thursday, October 16 – Unity Day (Día de la Unidad) Theme: Let’s come together as one community by wearing Murray Hill’s colors—black and yellow—to show our unity and school pride.
FLU CLINICS
No flu clinics are being offered at Murray Hill Middle this year, but you can check the info below to see where you can get a free flu shot.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YBJGC_5H3fhmTSqAcSLSpuUCyGp0Z5QO/view?usp=sharing
LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH NEWSLETTER
LGBTQ+ History Month Newsletter
RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
National Family Resiliency CenterLinks to an external site. is a non-profit mental health center that provides services to children, teens and adults concerning relationship issues/challenges including peer relationships, marriage, separation, divorce, single parenting, co-parenting and blended parenting. The upcoming eventsLinks to an external site. page provides information regarding upcoming support groups and registration information.
*These resources are neither sponsored nor endorsed by HCPSS, but serve to extend resources for students and families.
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. HCPSS provides countless supports for students and families, and recognizes there are times when additional help is needed. Various reputable county, state and national organizations can provide assistance every day and during times of crisis. Visit the HCPSS website for additional resources: Family Supports and Resources Additional services for residents in Howard County are available on the Howard County Government website.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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.” Community organizations requesting their announcements be shared in school newsletters should visit community-programs.hcpss.org for more information. Questions should be directed to the Public Information Office at publicinfo@hcpss.org