IMPORTANT DATES
- December 24 - January 2: Schools Closed
- January 7: Rising 9th grade Parent Information evening at RHHS
- January 8: Student Picture Retake Day
- January 8: Rising 9th grade Parent Information evening at GHS
- January 12: PTSA Virtual Meeting
- January 13: Rising 6th grade Parent Information evening at FQMS
- January 14: Spelling Bee (Sign up here)
- January 19: Schools & Offices Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Visit our FQMS website for more upcoming news and events.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
School Office: 410-313-1506
Student Services: 410-313-1514
Health Room: 410-313-1510
We wish you and your family a relaxing winter break and a Happy and Healthy New Year! See you in 2026!
Picture Retakes on January 8
Picture Day Date: Thursday, January 8
Picture Day ID: EVT4TMBT6
2026-2027 High School Course Registration Opens Dec. 16 for current 8th grade students
8th grade teachers are currently making recommendations for students next year in synergy and families can then begin their elective course selection.
Our counselors will be in the 8th grade classrooms on December 11 to review course selection with 8th graders. Here is a website that has all High School Scheduling Information.
Beginning Tuesday, December 16 at 8:00 AM through Monday, January 12, current 8-11th grade students and their parents/guardians may view teachers’ course recommendations for the 2026-2027 school year and submit course requests. Full details on how to view recommendations and submit requests are available online.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s counselor:
Allie_downey@hcpss.org (last names A - L)
Emelia_coonts@hcpss.org (last names M - Z)
PowerPoint from the River Hill 8th grade visit
PowerPoint from the Glenelg 8th grade visit
HCPSS information page with graduation requirements
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING NIGHTS:
River Hill HS: January 7 at 5:30 PM
Glenelg High: January 8 at 6 PM
FQMS YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST (Ends January 16, 2026)
All FQMS students are invited to submit their own design for the 2025-2026 yearbook cover. A panel of judges will determine the winner of the Yearbook Cover Contest for artwork SUBMITTED TO MS. BADER BY FRIDAY, January 16th. Please submit to Ms. Bader or the front office. Cover submissions that follow the requirements will be entered. FQMS YEARBOOK COVER REQUIREMENTS
From the FQMS G/T Department (Spelling Bee)
The Folly Quarter Level Scripps National Spelling BEE will take place Wednesday, January 14th at 7:50 a.m. with a snow date of Wednesday, January 21st. Our school champion will then compete at the Howard County Level Spelling BEE taking place March 14, 2026, 2 pm at Hammond High School. If your child is interested in participating in this year’s FQMS Spelling Bee, please visit https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/fqmsgt/home to access the sign-up link. (Note: Students must be logged into their HCPSS Google Suite Account before clicking on the sign-up link.)
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 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 support 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.
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
Picture Retakes
Picture Day Date: Thursday, January 8
Picture Day ID: EVT4TMBT6