IMPORTANT DATES hcpss calendar
- April 10: Chamber Chorus Assessment
- April 13- 14: MCAP ELA Testing for ALL students
- April 14: End of 3rd Quarter
- April 15: Schools close three hours early at 11:35 AM
- April 17: PTSA 8th grade Volleyball tournament
- April 20: Bus Safety Evacuation Drill at arrival
- April 23: Take your child to work day
- April 24: Report Cards issued at 4:00 PM
Save the Dates:
Friday, June 12: 8th grade Family Celebration 6:00-7:00 PM
Friday, June 12: PTSA 8th grade Dance 7:00-9:00 PM
Monday, June 15: 8th grade picnic
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
PTSA NEWSLETTER (March)
Spring Pictures
If you ordered Spring Pictures, they are coming home tomorrow (Friday) through social studies classes.
MCAP ELA Test on Monday and Tuesday
Students will need:
- A fully-charged Chromebook and a charger (no personal laptops).
- Wired headphones - wired headphones are required for testing. To eliminate sharing school provided headphones/earbuds, we request students bring their own wired headphones/earbuds from home (must have a plug that works with the chromebook).
- Every student takes the MCAP ELA Assessment one section in the morning and one section in the afternoon on April 13 & 14. Please avoid late arrivals and early dismissals.
Please ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep the night before and receives a good breakfast on the days of the assessments.
Student Art at the Columbia Mall
From our Art Teachers Ms. Welsh and Mr. Ledoux: The Columbia Mall Show is back for its 2026 exhibition! This show features multiple artists from elementary, middle, and high schools across Howard County. The show will take place at the Columbia Mall with an opening reception on April 9th from 5 - 6:30 pm and will be up until April 29th. Feel free to stop by at any time to view the artwork!
Congratulations to Ms. Welsh's students:
Ava Bauer
Violet Beall
Katherine Bennett
Maggie Broughton
John Brown
Lanny Bruns
Reese Channel
Hannah Chou
Charlotte Flanigan
Sike' Fomukong
Harini Gunturu
Aariz Haider
Malin Jakobsson
Irene Lee
Iva Nguyen
Ben Ryland
Mary Stoll
Kellen Thomas
Elena Wu
Srinika Bandi
Alex Bruner
Olive Copanic
Katya Dmitriev
Juniper Dymond
Harper Ellis
Colin Moynihan
Samantha Snowden
Maddie Sonnenleiter
Pluto Strianese
Mina Yan
Bella Augustin
Natalie Earp
Elli Reuster
Colette Simpson
Mila Sundstrom
And congratulations to Mr. LeDoux's students!
Alex Xu
Charlie Clark
Camila Zung
Kyle Wong
Violet Eastman
Ava Seymour
Manvith Yeruva
Ashley Yoon
Alice D’Ambrisi
Isabelle Bowe
Zaynab Ali
C.T. Holmes
Franz Spooner
Ethan Pham
Lily Duong
Casey Dempsey
Grace Chaves
Ashley Nolan
Rushank Velaga
Savannah Bartee
Caroline Bosmans
Release of Records
To ensure we remain in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Howard County Public School System policy, staff will not complete any outside recommendations or student assessments without the school first obtaining a Communication Release and Release of Student Records Form and Waiver of Rights and Records Release Form. Please reach out to Ms. Ranita Knight (ranita_knight@hcpss.org ) to complete these forms.
Attention current 6th grade students
Per the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, ALL rising 7th grade students are required to have two additional vaccines by the first day of the 2026-27 school year (August 24, 2026):
MCV4 and Tdap
These immunizations are routinely given at your student's annual physical exams (usually between the ages of 10-12). Please check with your pediatrician to see if your student has received these vaccines and send a copy of their updated immunizations to the Health Room via email or fax:
Email: lauren_grabau@hcpss.org
Fax: 410-313-1510
Having your child’s updated immunization record prior to the end of this school year will help eliminate the possibility of exclusion from the start of school next year.
Spring Testing Dates
From the PTSA
End Of The School Year PBIS Basket Raffle-
The PBIS team is looking for help putting together 10 raffle baskets as prizes for our students! We’d love your support in donating items to make these baskets extra special. Winners will be announced on the last Monday of the school year, so we need all donations by April 27th. Please Sign Up Here
PTSA President Opportunity | 2026–2027
Folly Quarter Middle School PTSA is seeking a passionate, organized leader to serve as PTSA President for the 2026–2027 school year! This is a rewarding opportunity to support our students, collaborate with school staff, and help shape engaging events and programs for the FQMS community. No experience required—just a willingness to lead, communicate, and make a difference.
If you are interested please email us at fqmspta.president@gmail.com
PTSA Secretary | 2026–2027
The FQMS PTSA is seeking a detail-oriented and organized volunteer to serve as PTSA Secretary for the 2026–2027 school year. This role supports the board by taking meeting minutes, managing records, and helping keep communication clear and organized. A great way to stay involved and make a meaningful impact- no prior experience required.
Parent Volunteer(s) for Yearbook for 26-27 school year
We are looking for a dedicated and creative Yearbook Advisor to help capture and celebrate the memories of our school year! This role involves guiding students in designing and organizing the yearbook, overseeing photography and content creation, and helping bring the final product to life. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students, has an eye for detail, and is excited about storytelling through pictures and writing. If you’re passionate about school culture and want to leave a lasting impact, this is a great opportunity to get involved!
Please contact Ms. Bader sbader@hcpss.org for any questions or interest.
FROM HC DRUGFREE
Parenting Classes: Free! On Zoom and open to parents, guardians and grandparents residing in HoCo or with school-age children/grandchildren residing in HoCo. Evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will engage in other dangerous behaviors. Appropriate for K-12 families. Class dates: April 14, 15, 21, 22 (and April 28 will be optional) from Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Visit HC DrugFree’s website for more information and register at https://tinyurl.com/GGCSpring2026
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