Important News

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…

PVMS Presents: A Comedy of Errors, April 16, 17 and 18 On December 28, 1594, Shakespeare’s play The Comedy of Errors premiered as part of boisterous Christmas celebrations at London’s Gray’s Inn, a center for the study of law. Over the top, slapstick comedy is an integral part of the play, inviting laughter from the audience due to the exaggerated…

Dear parent/guardian: State law requires that all public schools in Maryland survey students about school climate. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of each school’s learning environment so that schools can promote a climate that supports student learning. Students will take the Maryland School Survey during regular school hours on April…