TVMS News
August 3, 2023
Dear Thomas Viaduct Middle School Families:
I hope you have been enjoying your summer. As the 2023-2024 school year quickly approaches, we have a number of informational items and changes related to transportation to and from school.
Many changes have been made to school start times and transportation across Howard County schools. This school year, our school day will begin at 8:40 AM and end at 3:25 PM.
For families that receive bus transportation, bus stop information for the 2023-2024 school year will be available by mid-August and can be accessed online via the Bus Stop Locator or HCPSS Connect Synergy under More Options and then Homeroom / Transportation / POS. Families will be notified by email and the HCPSS website when the information is available.
For families that do not receive bus transportation, if your child will be walking or riding their bike to school, I encourage you to take time now to familiarize your child with their route to and from school. Map out and walk the route between your home and school to ensure all roads, sidewalks and pathways are familiar for your child. In addition, review crosswalks and intersections that are safe for crossing the road if required and review safe pedestrian tips with your student. If you encounter any issues regarding safety as you walk these routes with your student, please contact the HCPSS Office of Student Transportation to make HCPSS staff aware.
Additionally, we will be sharing more information soon related to drop off and pick up procedures at the school if you will be transporting your child by car. We have spent a considerable amount of time this summer evaluating our traffic patterns to ensure a safe and efficient process may occur each day.
I encourage you to view the HCPSS Help Site to see answers to questions related to a number of topics. Additionally, please check in regularly to the page that will provide updated information for the 2023-2024 school year. Both of these sites are updated regularly so check back often for more information. Finally, I encourage you to bookmark our school's website http://tvms.hcpss.org/ where we post news and information throughout the school year.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the school with questions related to the information provided here, or anything else related to traveling to and from school. Thank you for your partnership and I look forward to welcoming students to school on August 28!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Denise Young
Principal
Important Dates
Thursday, August 10, 4:00-6:00 PM, Popsicles with the Principals
Thursday, August 24, 5:00-7:00 PM, TVMS Block Party
Monday, August 28, First day of school for students
Thursday, September 7, 6:30-8:30 PM, Back to school night
Popsicles with the Principals
Stop by TVMS to enjoy a sweet treat and meet the school administration team!
Mrs. Denise Young- Principal
Mrs. Heather Cassetta- 6th grade administrator
Mrs. Kristy Ritchie- 7th grade administrator
Mr. Jansen McMillan- 8th grade administrator
TVMS Community Block Party
All TVMS families are welcome to join the TVMS staff for some fun, food, music and activities!
There will be free food while it lasts, and food trucks on site with food for purchase.
School Supply List
Family File
It is mandatory that all parents/ guardians verify and/ or update emergency information for each child each school year. Updating this information provides us with the most current emergency contact information, and also ensures that you are receiving important information and updates for HCPSS and TVMS. Log in to HCPSS Connect, select the More Options tab on the left and then select Family File in the center column.
School Calendar 2023-2024
View, download, print or subscribe to the HCPSS 2023-2024 calendar online. The calendar is subject to change; the online calendar reflects the most recent version. There will be no printed 2023-2024 calendars.
Salvation Army Summer Drive Through Food Distribution (Fresh Produce)
Time: Noon to 2:00 PM. Please do NOT arrive before 11:45 a.m.
Date: Mondays, June 26, July 24, August 28, September – October TBD
Location: 3267 PINE ORCHARD LANE, ELLICOTT CITY MD 21042
Contact: (443) 656-3376
Additional Information: Please bring ID
*These programs are neither sponsored nor endorsed by HCPSS
Important Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 School Year - 7th Grade Students
Effective the first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) are required by the state of Maryland for all students entering grade 7. Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record. Please contact your student’s doctor and send or fax an updated copy of your student’s immunizations to the Health Room or schedule an appointment to have your student receive these immunizations. Our fax number is 443-973-5510. The Health Department provides immunization opportunities for kids who are not up-to-date on school-required vaccinations. Call the Health Department at 410-313-7500 for more information and to schedule a vaccination appointment for your child.
If you have further questions, please email Cheryl Harris, TVMS School Nurse, at cheryl_harris@hcpss.org.
Thomas Viaduct Middle School
Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711