Important News

From the Desk of the Principal, October 27, 2023

The Howard County Public School System is committed to student achievement and well-being. During SEL Student Enrichment Time (SET) on November 6th, we will be asking all students in Grades 7 and 8 to take a brief survey to tell us about their social-emotional skills and access to supportive relationships. The survey should not take more than 10-15 minutes to complete. Make-up sessions will be provided as needed.

From the desk of the Principal, October 20, 2023

The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Any interested student must be nominated by the principal at his or her school to be able to compete for a Carson Scholarship. Only one student from each school can be nominated. Carson Scholars must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher and display humanitarian qualities through community service. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement and humanitarian qualities. Please review this information if you are interested in participating in this year’s process.

Check out these amazing HCASC opportunities for Student Voice and Engagement

We are excited to announce the upcoming Digital Citizenship Week 2023 (October 16-20). This initiative aims at promoting responsible and safe online behavior among our students. In today's digital age, our students must develop the skills and awareness necessary to navigate the online world confidently.

From the Desk of the Principal October 13, 2023

Bring the whole family, your favorite board game and join us for an evening of fun and community!

Tickets are now on sale at hcpss.booktix.com for our fall show Wizard of Oz Goes Wrong. This play is a comedic look at what might go wrong when a theater company only has two weeks to rehearse a show. We invite everyone, not just relatives of the actors, to enjoy the show and support our PVMS students.

From the Desk of the Principal October 5, 2023