Important News

Knightly Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS: 10/14: MAP Testing (Math) 9 AM - 11 AM 10/14: Internet Safety Presentation hosted by Patapsco PTA, 7:00 PM 10/16 : Schools close 3 hours early. No half-day Pre-K/RECC 11/3: Schools and offices closed - Election Day (State-mandated holiday) 11/6 : Schools close 3 hours early. Professional Workday 11/16/20: American Education Week Additional Synchronous Support Periods Students have…

Cyber Safety

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Update Your Family File!

This information must be updated EACH school year, even this year during virtual learning. Access Family File by logging in to HCPSS Connect, selecting the "More Options (Family File, Report Cards, etc.)" tab on the left, and then selecting Family File in the middle of the screen. For your reference, please view the Family File User Guide as well. A…

MAP (Measured Academic Progress Assessment)

On Wednesday, October 7th from 9 AM-11 AM, the MAP Reading assessment will be administered (students enrolled in 8th Grade GT ELA are exempt from the MAP Reading assessment). For students who may not be able to take MAP Reading at 9AM on October 7 th due to preplanned appointments or unexpected emergencies, parents may complete the survey link below…

Knightly Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS: 10/7: MAP Testing (Reading) 9 AM - 11 AM 10.14: MAP Testing (Math) 9 AM - 11 AM 10/14: Internet Safety Presentation hosted by Patapsco PTA, 7:00 PM 10/16 : Schools close 3 hours early. No half-day Pre-K/RECC 11/3: Schools and offices closed - Election Day (State-mandated holiday) 11/6 : Schools close 3 hours early. Professional Workday 11/16-20…

Knightly Newsletter

9-25-2020 KNIGHTLY NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS: 9/28: Schools and offices closed - Yom Kippur 9/29: Music Boosters, 7:00 PM 10/7: MAP Testing (Reading) 9-11 AM 10/14: MAP Testing (Math) 9-11 AM 10/14: Internet Safety Presentation hosted by Patapsco PTA, 7:00 PM 10/16 : Schools close 3 hours early. No half-day Pre-K/RECC 11/3: Schools and offices closed - Election Day (State-mandated holiday)…

Canvas Help For Parents

Canvas Orientation Part 1 https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/9495/pages/secondary-orientation-video-part-1 Canvas Orientation Part 2 https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/9495/pages/secondary-orientation-video-part-2 Canvas Parent Guides https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/9495

Google Meet Expectations and Student Behavior

HCPSS Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook & Google Meet Expectations Each day we work to recognize and celebrate positive behaviors, but we also must follow the Howard County Public School System countywide discipline code. For your convenience, click here for the HCPSS Student Code of Conduct . During the first few weeks of school, teachers will be reviewing expectations…

Student Absence

updated February 14, 2023 Student Absences If your student has to be absent from school, please submit a note to pmsabsence@hcpss.org or send a note in with your child to submit to Student Services. If your child has been lawfully absent from school and a note has been submitted, they will have the opportunity to make up missed work. When…

Knightly Newsletter

9-18-2020 UPCOMING EVENTS: 9/28: Schools and offices closed - Yom Kippur 9/29: Music Boosters, 7:00 PM 10/7: MAP testing 10/14 : MAP testing 10/14: Internet Safety Presentation hosted by Patapsco PTA, 7:00 PM 10/16 : Schools close 3 hours early. No half-day Pre-K/RECC Dear Patapsco Middle School Community, It was terrific to see so many families at our PTA meeting…