Important News

We are excited to host a multicultural night! This is a great opportunity for you to share your culture with the rest of the school community. What: Multicultural Night When: May 6th (5pm for setting up table, event will start 5:30) Where: Hammond Middle School RSVP by 4/17/26 Help us bring one or more aspects of your culture to life…

HMS PTA Newsletter, May 2026 Final Virtual Meeting The meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, May 28th, will be postponed to the second week of June in order to allow for time to publicize the PTA's final amended budget and our nominees for next year's Executive Board! Please be on the lookout for a new date and time for our final…

2026 Family Academy Conference HCPSS families are invited to attend the 2026 Family Academy Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 pm at Long Reach High School. This free, districtwide event brings families, educators, and community partners together for an evening of learning, connection, and support. Families can enjoy a light dinner, a community resource fair, interactive workshops focused…

Hammond Middle School HMS Scheduling Letter for SY 26-27 Attention 6th Grade Families https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xrvh7OTvM5S-Pj8mrY8d4nS0MrH2Qba8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100483314131416196957&rtpof=true&sd=true Attention 7th Grade Families https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gbgiaUE2Q6WLfy_N2a7sU2gPn3ZavZwy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100483314131416196957&rtpof=true&sd=true

High School Course Information It is hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about what classes your students will take in 9th grade. Here is a copy of the High School 101 presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cqKaJ31emh2gYUiPzgbLbsqqCxfP-ytR5YjPtL31ZJE/edit?usp=sharing We encourage you to review the presentation with your student and begin discussing which courses make sense for them to take in high…

June 1-3 - 7th Grade Field trip June 1-5 - HCPSS Pride Week June 4 - Spring Band Concert at HaHS, 7 pm June 5 - Spring Orchestra Concert at HaHS, 7 pm June 8 - Full Day for Students NEW June 9 - Spring Chorus Concert at HaHS, 7 pm June 11 - HMS Showcase & GT Expo June…

All 8th grade students and students new to the state of Maryland will be screened at the HMS Hearing and Vision Clinic on 12/5/25. The rescreen date is 12/11/25. Parents may OPT out of screenings for religious reasons. Please email the school nurse stating you would like your student to opt out of the Hearing and Vision Clinic. EMAIL: christina_toler@hcpss.org…

We understand that the recent federal government shutdown is creating challenges for many of our families. We recognize that this situation may be impacting household finances and access to important resources. Please know that our HMS community is here to support you. Below is a list of resources that may be helpful during this time. If you need assistance navigating…

Hammond Middle School ABSENTEES & RETAKE DAY Wednesday, November 12, 2025 You may have your portraits retaken on this day. The entire portrait package must be returned. Please have your child bring the portrait package to the photographer on retake day. Parents of students who were absent should contact the main office for an order envelope if they wish to…