Important News

PVMS Chromebook Distribution 2.0 Communication to Families

Patuxent Valley Middle School Families, As part of a grant from the State of Maryland’s Connected Devices Program, our school is partnering with the Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Government to continue to provide qualifying families with one free Chromebook and charger per household. This free new HP Chromebook can be used to connect with schools, access community…

PTSA Spring Social, April 5

April 5 is the PTSA-sponsored Spring Social for our students. The PTSA committee has been working tirelessly to create an amazing experience for our students. Please read the message below carefully and share with your young people who are attending. Thank you PTSA for all you do for our students! From the PTSA Final Reminders: PVMS Spring Social on Saturday…

BrightMinds Chromebooks Ready for Collection

Dear Families, We are sharing that families who applied for and qualified for a free Chromebook as part of a grant from the State of Maryland's Connected Devices Program and the Bright Minds Foundation will be able to pick up their device on Tuesday, January 28th @ PVMS between 7:40 AM-2:35 PM. Each family is asked to send one adult…

From the Desk of the Principal, July 3, 2025

Dear Patuxent Valley Families and Community, Happy Summer! I hope that you, your students and your families have been able to enjoy the change of rhythm for the summer. Here in the Patuxent Valley office we have been preparing for summer school, holding some staff retreats and finalizing some of our summer events and activities. Our summer office hours are…

PVMS Scheduling Nights 1/14 (G7G8) and 1/22 (G6)

Elective Registration Information Session for Rising Grade 7 and Grade 8 Families, 1/14/2025 Elective registration will open on 1/30/2025 for rising 7th and 8th grade families. To help you and your student prepare for next school year, we are offering an information session on 1/14/2025 at 6:00pm. To accommodate families, the session format will be In-person and Virtual. Use your…

Rhythm & Flow: The Ties that Bind Us -- February 12, 2025

Rhythm & Flow: The Ties that Bind Us -- RSVP Link is live Join us as students and staff members from PVMS, students from Guilford Park High School, and members of our broader community perform in this year's Rhythm & Flow program. We hope to see you there. Rhythm & Flow: The Ties That Bind Us When: Wednesday, February 12…

Hammond and Guildford Park HS Scheduling Nights for Rising 9th Graders

From the HaHS Scheduling Website: https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/hahsschedule/home SCHEDULING EXTRAVAGANZA In-Person Hammond High School Wednesday, Jan. 8th @ 6pm 5:30pm - Rising 9th Grade Welcome and Presentation 6:00pm - General Welcome and Scheduling Overview and Opportunities 6:15pm - Midterm Review/Explanation ITL Presentations for Electives, Course Levels 6:45-7:15pm - Department Open Houses and Choose your Own Adventure Begin (Cafeteria) 6:45-7:15pm - AP Potential…

From the Desk of the Principal, January 3, 2025

Dear Patuxent Valley Families and Community, Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! I hope you had a refreshing break - it is great to see our young people back in the building and to have the opportunity to begin again with the new calendar year. I encourage you to take this opportunity of new beginnings to check in with…

From the Desk of the Principal, December 20, 2024

Dear Patuxent Valley Families and Community, Winter Concerts, all the costumes for our spirit week, the Council of Elder’s Celebration yesterday, the PTA Coffee Cart, Angel Tree donations, and the PTA 2nd Avenue Fundraiser — I don’t think its possible to list all the community-centered activities and events that have happened at Patuxent Valley over the past week! I want…