Important News

Notes from the Nurse

Hello Patapsco Community, As we approach the end of the school year, we are also sending out some information looking forward to next year as well! Information has been sent home regarding required vaccinations for next school year, in accordance with Maryland state requirements. If your student received a letter and you have any questions, please feel free to contact…
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Back to School KNight

Back to School KNight Please bring a copy or picture of your student's schedule. Back to School Knight Schoolwide Presentation When: Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm We are excited to welcome all parents/guardians to the 2025 Back to School Knight at Patapsco Middle School. Our doors will open at 5:45pm and the event will end by 8:00pm…
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Important Information from the Health Room

Medications The Health Room will be open to accept student medications starting Tuesday, August 19TH, during school day hours. Please remember that all medications require a signed doctor’s order and should be dated after July 1st. Prescribed medications need to be in a pharmacy-labeled container. Medication order forms & procedures may be found here. HCPSS requires a new medication order…
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Please Update Your Family File!

Please assist us by completing your Family File ASAP at hcpss.org/connect. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update emergency information for each child every school year. This is completed online in Family File, which has several new updates. Full details on updating your Family File are available online. One exciting new feature is that families now can submit a change of address…
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Attendance Procedures and Parents/Guardians Entering the School

Student Absences If your student is absent or will be absent, please contact us at the following email address to explain the reason: pmsabsence@hcpss.org . In the email please Include the following information: Student First and Last Name Grade Reason for absence (e.g., illness, bereavement, observance of a religious holiday, lack of transportation) Research is clear that showing up for…
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