Important News

HCPSS has announced an innovative program that enables students to earn up to 60 college credits while in high school. Offered in partnership with Howard Community College (HCC), JumpStart is designed to give students a valuable head start in earning a college degree or preparing for a career at a greatly reduced cost. Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, expanded…

The Howard County Board of Education announced its decision to select Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano as permanent superintendent for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. We are thankful for his leadership, and look forward to years of collaboration! To read more, click here .

MWMS Newsletter January 5, 2017 From the Principal’s Desk Happy 2018! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the winter break! Thank you to all of the families who spoiled our staff with sweet treats and tokens of appreciation in the days leading up to the break – it was very much appreciated! Memory Books are on-sale now…

Attention 6 th and 7 th grade parents: Although the deadline has passed, we will still accept forms from our current 6 th and 7 th grade students for performing arts and/or world languages courses for the 2018-19 school year. Please note, however, that students who turn in forms now will be placed on a waitlist. If you need a…

MWMS Newsletter, 12/1/17 From the Principal’s Desk Early Dismissal Today By now you have probably heard that all HCPSS schools are being dismissed 90 minutes early, today, December 15. That means that our students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Enjoy the extra time and please be safe! Homework-free Winter Break Yes, it’s true! We hope this will give our…

HCPSS Guidelines for Use of Social Media and Communication Tools - Student Responsibilities Overall HCPSS has authorized Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Flickr for communication among adults and for complementing traditional forms of communication for sharing news and events with the community. HCPSS does not require use of social media for HCPSS sanctioned activities. Almost all social media platforms: (1) prohibit…

MWMS Newsletter, 12/1/17 From the Principal’s Desk Happy December! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break and enjoyed the time with your family and friends. Thank you to everyone who came to Mayfield to help with our book fair, support our school play, donate to our PBIS bake sale, join us for our “Meet and Greets” and participate in…

MWMS Newsletter, 11/17/17 From the Principal’s Desk Thanksgiving is upon us, and I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to thank our parents and families for sending us your curious and creative children each and every day. It is a joy to teach them and watch them grow, and I am so thankful for everything you do…

The Howard County Board of Education is seeking public input as it moves forward with the process of selecting a permanent superintendent, who will be appointed to a four-year term to commence on July 1, 2018. Community members are invited to submit desired leadership characteristics and priorities by completing a survey. The survey responses will be shared with the Board…

MWMS Newsletter November 3, 2017 From the Principal’s Desk As you know, the 1 st quarter ends next week on November 10, and report cards will be sent home shortly after on November 17. As we continue into November, the beginning of the second quarter also brings American Education Week from November 13 – 17, Meet and Greets on November…