Important News

Upcoming Dates October 2, 2026 PTSA Staff Coffee Cart October 7, 2026 | 5–8 PM Rita’s Scoop Night October 15, 2026 | 7 PM October PTSA Meeting October 2 2, 2026 | 11 AM–11 PM BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Restaurant Night October 27, 2026 | 6–8 PM- SAVE THE DATE Game Night PVMS Cafeteria- more information coming soon!

School Picture Day – October 14 Say cheese! Patuxent Valley Middle School’s Picture Day is Wednesday, October 14! All students will have the opportunity to have their school portrait taken during the school day. Students will take pictures with their grade level during the following periods: 6th Grade: 1st Period 7th Grade: 2nd Period 8th Grade: 3rd Period Make-Up/Catch-All: 4th…

NEW DATE!!! Middle School Q&A, Tues. 8/4/26, 5-6:30 pm The PVMS PTSA would like to invite all incoming 6th graders and their parents to our rescheduled Middle School Q&A night on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5-6:30 pm, at PVMS. Parents and guardians will hear from the new PVMS principal, Peter Gaylord, while students will get a chance to hear…

Hello Bulldog Families - It is that time of year when our 8th grade class attends their End of the Year Ceremony. Below you will find information to help your families and students prepare for the day and enjoy the moment! Please carefully read the following as we have included specific dates and links to make these two days successful…

Dear Patuxent Valley Families and Community, I am writing to share that this afternoon the Howard County Board of Education was informed of my transfer to Clarksville Middle School, effective July 1, 2026. While I appreciate being provided the opportunity to lead another school community, I have a lot of feelings about leaving the students, families and staff here at…

Good afternoon, We are coming to the end of the school year and there are some important end of year tasks that we need your help with. Locker Clean Out, June 12 On June 12 students who have a locker will have time during the school day (periods 2, 3, or 6 depending on grade) to collect items they wish…

Hello PVMS Families, We’re looking for volunteers to help make the 8th Grade Dance on Friday, June 5th (6:00–8:00 PM) a success! This event is fully supported by parent volunteers, and we need additional help to ensure a safe and fun experience for all students. Opportunities include setup, chaperoning, concessions, and cleanup—even a short shift makes a big difference. 👉Sign…

Wishlist Items Needed by May 27 The PBIS Committee would like to thank all members of our PVMS community for your continued support. Thanks to your previous donations, we were able to hold many STRONG Stores that helped promote Success, Tenacity, Respect, Ownership, Nobility, and Growth among our students. We have two more STRONG Stores remaining this school year, and…

On Tuesday, May 12 we will be celebrating our young people on Honor Roll. This is to celebrate students for their hard work in quarter 3 of this school year. Parents are welcome at the celebrations at the times listed below! You do not need to pre-register to attend, but you will need to sign in at the front office…