IMPORTANT DATES hcpss calendar
- May 29: MS GT Expo
- June 1: Band Concert at GHS
- June 3: Orchestra Concert at GHS
- June 4: Chorus Concert at GHS
- June 9: Jazz Band Concert at FQMS
- June 12: 8th grade Family Celebration 6:00-7:00 PM
- June 12: PTSA 8th grade dance 7:00-9:00 PM
- June 15: 8th grade picnic field trip
- June 16: Three hour early dismissal
- June 17: Three hour early dismissal
- June 18: Last day of school and three hour early dismissal
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
Medicine Pick Up in Health Room
Before the summer break begins, please ensure you retrieve any medications belonging to your child from the Health Room. All medications must be picked up by a parent or guardian no later than 1pm on Thursday, June 18th.
To arrange a collection, you may visit at your convenience or reach out to the Health Room to set a specific time.
Requirements for the 2026-2027 School Year:
If your child requires medication for the upcoming school year, a physician must complete the attached forms. Please note that the authorization must be dated July 1, 2026, or later. This policy applies to all prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medications.
Contact Information:
Health Room: 410-313-1510
Lauren Grabau: lauren_grabau@hcpss.org
We wish you a wonderful and healthy summer!
From the FQMS Gifted & Talented Department
Congratulations to the Folly Quarter GT Book Club who presented The Best at It at the Howard County Miller Branch Library on Tuesday, May 19th.
Special recognition goes out to Libbie T., Savannah R., Amelia A., and Brynn G. who did a wonderful job leading the discussions at the county-level meeting. Well done!
Book Club and all other Folly Quarter Middle School G/T Instructional Seminars are open to all students. Students may register for seminars at the start of each school year.
Are you moving or not attending HCPSS Schools next year?
If your child is not attending HCPSS schools next year such as FQMS, GHS, or RHHS- please connect with Ranita Knight at 410-313-1514 or ranita_knight@hcpss.org to complete your student's withdrawal form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Knight.
Counselor Corner
As summer break approaches, it’s important for students to continue taking care of their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Summer can be a great opportunity to recharge, explore interests, and spend quality time together.
Summer Wellness Tips for Students
- Keep a consistent sleep schedule
- Spend time outdoors and stay active
- Limit excessive screen time
- Stay connected with positive friends and family
- Read a book or explore a new hobby
- Practice positive self-talk and mindfulness
From The Glenelg High School Girls Soccer Program
All Students interested in trying out for Glenelg Girls Soccer should consider playing in the SAC 7v7 Summer League! The league will run Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 6:30 pm from July 6th until August 5th. Games will have two 25-minute halves. The cost per player is $55.
If interested, please complete the Google Form and waiver, which can be emailed to Coach Pallozzi at anna_pallozzi@hcpss.org.
From River Hill High School
River Hill H.S. Fall Athletics Tryout Information-2026:
River Hill Boosters Summer Camps
The River Hill High School Boosters are sponsoring summer camps at River Hill High School. The camps are designed to help young athletes improve their fundamental athletic skills. Weekly camps begin on June 8th. Over thirty different camps are offered this summer, including football, tennis, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, weight training, cross country, “Hawks” Sports camp, and dance. We also offer an Art camp, Paper Magic book camps, and Video Production camps. Camp schedule and registration can be found at www.riverhill.org.
River Hill Cross Country
If you are interested in running for the River Hill Cross Country team, please attend our virtual Incoming Freshmen / Parent Virtual Google meeting on Monday, June 8th at 7pm. During this virtual meeting you will meet the coaches, hear a little about our training, races, and learn about camps / training opportunities with the team over the summer.
Monday, June 8 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tsu-vndy-dur
River Hill High School will be hosting a Cheer Interest Meeting for students interested in trying out for the JV or Varsity Cheer Teams for the 2026–2027 school year.
Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Students and families are encouraged to complete the interest form linked below to receive important summer information regarding:
• Tryouts
• Summer Workouts
• Booster Camps
• And more!
Thank you for your support!
From Glenelg High School
A message from Glenelg High School athletics:
There will be an incoming student fall athletics information meeting on June 8th at 6pm in the auditorium. This meeting is intended to provide information for incoming 9th graders/transfer students and their parents regarding the upcoming Fall tryouts in August. Specific tryout times will be shared through Canvas later this week as well to current students.
Below are the scheduled tryout dates for the '26-'27 school year:
Fall - August 12th -14th (football, soccer, girls volleyball, golf, cross country, fall cheer, girls field hockey, girls flag football)
Winter - November 14th-17th (basketball, wrestling, indoor track, winter cheer)
Spring - March 1st-3rd (lacrosse, baseball, softball, tennis, outdoor track)
Future Gladiator Families,
Looking for a meaningful and fun way to get involved at Glenelg High School? The Boosters are looking for 3 Concessions Managers to join our amazing volunteer team for the upcoming Fall and Spring seasons.
Good news:
✔️ No prior experience required
✔️ You will not be on your own
✔️ We will teach you everything you need to know
As a Concessions Manager, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive group responsible for helping run our concession stand, a staple of Friday night football games and a true necessity for our fall and spring “lite night” game days. It’s a role that makes a real difference for our students, athletes, and visiting teams.
What this role includes:
- Being part of a great team of volunteers
- Helping oversee concession stand operations during Fall and Spring seasons
- Supporting setup and smooth operations
- Working with fellow volunteers who care about the Glenelg community
Many past volunteers stepped into this role feeling unsure and left feeling energized, proud, and connected.
Please reach out to Michelle and Becky at ghs.concession.chair@gmail.com to let us know you are interested. Just send us a note and we will schedule a time to chat! We’re happy to answer questions or walk you through what the role looks like.
Thank you for helping make Glenelg such a special place. With this community, we know we can keep great things going.
Go Glads!
MSDE Family Information Sessions: New Math Standards
Maryland will begin implementing revised PreK–8 Mathematics Standards in the 2026–27 school year. MSDE will be hosting virtual family information sessions to help families better understand the new standards, student supports, and available math resources.
Families will also learn about tools such as the Numeracy Development Framework and Family Guides.
Virtual Session Dates:
• June 2: 8:00–9:30 pm
• June 10: 12:00–1:30 pm
• June 18: 6:30–8:00 pm
• June 27: 9:30–11:00 am
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