School Services

Student Services at PVMS

Meet our dedicated team of counselors and support staff who are here to help every student succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Student Services team at Patuxent Valley Middle School is committed to supporting the whole child. We work closely with families, teachers, and the community to create a safe and caring environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Counselors

Jamie Kim – Grades 6–8 (A–F) | Jamie_Kim@hcpss.org|

Stephanie Dine – Grades 6–8 (G–N) | Stephanie_Dine@hcpss.org

Jamie Glover – Grades 6–8 (O–Z) | Jamie_Glover@hcpss.org|

Student Services Clerical Team

Jenny Whitebloom – Counseling Secretary & Registrar Enrollment, withdrawal, and student records |Jennifer_Eley-Whitebloom@hcpss.org|

Melissa Lobdell – Data Clerk -Records and student data management |Melissa_Lobdell@hcpss.org|

Student Services Support Team

Laurie Downin – School Psychologist | Laurie_Downin@hcpss.org|

Jacqueline Flores – School Social Worker | Jacqueline_Flores@hcpss.org|

Nicole Salvia – Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) | Nicole_Salvia@hcpss.org|

Danializ Arbelo-Girau – Hispanic Achievement Community Liaison | Danializ_Arbelo-Girau@hcpss.org | 410-880-5840|

Tiffani Peguese – Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Liaison | Tiffani_Peguese@hcpss.org|

Monica Stevens – College & Career Readiness Advisor | Monica_Stevens@hcpss.org|

HEALTH ROOM

Health Service procedure - Policy 5100

How Student Health Care is Evaluated

Students who feel unwell should report to the health suite with a pass (except in emergencies).

The health assistant or nurse will assess the student and determine the best course of action.

Parents/guardians are contacted if follow-up care with a doctor is recommended or if the student must go home.

All visits are recorded in the daily log and in the student’s health record.

For serious concerns, 911 is called immediately, and parents/guardians and administrators are notified.
 

Student Health Services

1. Initial Review & Care Plans
   • Nurses/health assistants review student health records.
   • Students with special health needs may receive a health appraisal and an individualized care plan.
2. General Care
   • Basic first aid is provided according to state and county guidelines.
   • Students unable to return to class are sent home with parent/guardian notification.
3. Emergency Care
   • Emergency first aid follows OSHA and state school health guidelines.
   • Students requiring urgent care are treated, and 911 is called if needed.
4. Special Health Needs
   • Care plans address temporary or long-term conditions (physical, emotional, or social).
   • Students with complex needs may be referred to the health services coordinator for additional support.

Medication Procedures

All medications require a doctor-signed medication form before they can be administered at school. The school nurse will store and give medications according to the doctor’s instructions.

Parents and guardians are responsible for providing all medications, including EpiPens. The school is not permitted to supply medication. For more information, please visit Taking Medications at School
Contact Our Health Room Staff

If you have any questions, please contact our Health Room team:

Russell Smith - School Nurse |Russell_Smith@hcpss.org|

Wendy Johnson - Health Assistant |Wendy_Johnson@hcps.org|

School-Based Wellness Center (PVMS)

• PVMS hosts a School-Based Wellness Center (SBWC) through the Howard County Health Department.
• Free services include: physicals, immunizations, treatment of illness, and chronic illness management.
• Use this link to enroll your student in the Wellness Center: https://bit.ly/SBWCEnrollment
• Watch the video for more information!

SBWC Video English 

SBWC Video Spanish

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch 

Menus

Patuxent Valley Middle School's school menu 

Menus can be accessed through the LINQ Connect portal or mobile app. A LINQ account is not required; menus are available for public viewing

Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)

HCPSS participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Parents/guardians must submit a new application every school year to maintain their students' eligibility. Apply at HCPSS FARMs webpage.

Prices

Breakfast and lunch are free for students who are enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals program. For all other students, breakfast is $2.00 and lunch is $3.30 per meal.

Payment

Meal payments may be made via credit card using the LINQ Connect portal. On-site payments and prepayments may be made using cash or check. Parents/guardians will need to create an account to make online payments to their child’s meal account, monitor their child’s account, schedule automatic recurring payments, set up low balance alerts, submit a Free and Reduced Meals program application, and more.