Important News

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. One critical improvement point is balancing screen time and offline activities. Encourage your children to…

Dear Patuxent Valley Families and Community, The highlight of my week this week was the Patuxent Valley Hispanic Parents Night on Tuesday evening. We had a great turnout in our library and spent the evening eating snacks, getting to know each other and learning more about how families and the school can support each other to support our young people…

Bring the whole family, your favorite board game and join us for an evening of fun and community! Pizza will be available for pre purchase (see link to order ahead at our school discount price!) A limited amount of slices and concessions will be available to purchase at event. Cash only. We need some additional help with concession sales and…

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. The performances are…

Dear Patuxent Valley Families and Community, There are so many exciting things to talk with you about this week! This evening I am going to the Hammond High School Football game to hear our amazing band students perform in the half time show with the Hammond High Band. I have only experienced middle school band nights from the perspective of…

Dear Patuxent Valley Middle School Community: Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine. The clinic at Patuxent Valley Middle School will be held on October 18th, 2023 during school hours. If you…

October is the start of National Bullying Prevention Month! We wanted to use this opportunity to share with our students, parents, guardians, and families some information and definitions to better help you understand bullying. It is important that you understand what bullying is to ensure you are able to report it when you see it or are told about it…

Dear Patuxent Valley Families and Community, I have been thinking this week about what it means to be #BulldogStrong. Of course, this begins with our vision for this year: Putting the First Things First and focusing on Relationships, Learning, and Structure, but it is showing up in our school and community in so many different ways. Yesterday the PVMS PTA…

HCPSS and The Council of Elders (TCOE) Community Academies : HCPSS and The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) have partnered to sponsor the following parent workshops series: October 14: Navigating the Howard County Public School System December 16: Social Emotional Well-Being and Substance Abuse January 27: Processes for Parent Empowerment March 9: Healthy and…