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IMPORTANT DATES hcpss calendar

  • February 9: Report Cards Issued (Updated Date)
  • February 9, 10, 11, 12, 13: MAP Reading Assessment in ELA classes
  • February 10: NAEP Assessment for 8th Graders
  • February 13: 6th Grade Fieldtrip to Toby’s Dinner Theatre
  • February 16: Schools & Offices Closed - Presidents Day
  • February 17: Schools & Offices Closed - Lunar New Year
  • February 27: Orchestra Assessment (String and Chamber) at Reservoir High

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 (1/09/2026)



 

Rising 7th and 8th Grade Course Registration

Middle school course registration - for the selection of a yearlong fine arts class and an additional elective class for the 2026-2027 school year - will be available online from February 5 - February 18, at 8:00 a.m.

Course registration for current 6th and 7th grade students, for the 2026-2027 school year, will be available online during the window of  February 5 - February 18, at 8:00 a.m.***. Please read the letter (linked below) to guide you through the selection process for a yearlong fine arts class and an additional elective, for the 2026-2027 school year.   

Letters for current 6th grade (rising 7th grade) students:

Letters for current 7th grade (rising 8th grade) students:

To register for courses, parents/guardians must register online in HCPSS Connect.  Please see the resources below to assist you in registering your child:

The students were shown the following screencast in school during the past few weeks:

Rising 7th and 8th grade Screencast 

For questions regarding scheduling, please contact your child's school counselor:

***Please note:  Counselors will be meeting with each current 6th and 7th grader regarding their course selections.  Do not worry if the selection window closes on 2/18 and you and your child have not yet made your selections! The Counselors will still be meeting with students past this date and can still enter the selections. ***

Is your child interested in attending the PTSA Winter Dance? And/Or are you available to volunteer?

PTSA is planning to reschedule the Winter Dance for Feb. 27th, 6-8pm.  In order to hold the dance, we need a minimum participation of 100 students and 15 volunteers at the dance.  Please let us know if you can attend the dance on February 27 from 6:00–8:00 PM.  Please respond by Tuesday, Feb. 10th.  Information for ticket sales will follow.  Thanks for helping us plan!  Interest form here: Winter Dance Reschedule 

2026 Family Academy Conference

HCPSS families are invited to attend the 2026 Family Academy Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 pm at Long Reach High School. This free, districtwide event brings families, educators, and community partners together for an evening of learning, connection, and support. Families can enjoy a light dinner, a community resource fair, interactive workshops focused on academic achievement and well-being, and free childcare. Workshops will include topics such as college and career readiness, special education supports, curriculum updates, and hands-on learning strategies for use at home. Interpretation services will be available. 

Register online: English, Español, 中文, 한국어

Flyers are available in English, Español, 中文, 한국어

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