TVMS News

Hello TVMS Families,

Last week we showcased the hard work of our 7th and 8th grade G/T Social Studies students at our annual History Day Fair. The media center was filled with incredible projects that reflected the student’s research, analysis and creativity and we are proud of their hard work! Thank you to our Social studies team for preparing our students for this meaningful event and a special shout out to Ms. Jones-Wagner and Ms. Rice for their organization of the fair and its judges. We are also grateful for the community members that supported our school in helping to judge the projects.

Today we conducted a Lockdown drill as our continued commitment to prioritizing the safety of our school community. These drills are an important way for us to ensure staff and students know what to do in the case of an emergency. We encourage you to talk with your child about the drill and reach out with any questions.

As a reminder, schools and offices are closed next Monday and Tuesday in honor of Presidents’ Day and Lunar New Year.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs. Denise Young, Principal

Arrival: Doors open at 8:15 am, First period starts at 8:30 am (Students are late after 8:30 am)

Dismissal: 3:15 pm, No early dismissals after 3:00 pm

February

Monday, February 16- Schools & Offices Closed, Presidents' Day

Tuesday, February 17- Schools & Offices Closed, Lunar New Year

Wednesday, February 18- PTSA Meeting, 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 19- 8th Grade field trip to African American History Museum & American History Museum

Friday, February 27- 7th grade field trip to Medieval Times

Tuesday, March 3- Schools close 3 hours early- Professional Learning Day

Monday, March 9-Friday, March 13- 8th grade MISA Testing in Science classes

Monday, March 16-- 8th Grade Panoramic Class Photo

Ramadan, which begins on February 17, 2026 and continues through March 17, 2026, is a time of reflection, family, community, and charity. We understand that some students will be fasting, either partially or fully, and will be spending time in prayer at specific times.

If your TVMS student needs an alternative space for fasting or a space for prayer, please have your student fill out the Ramadan 2026 Google Form through their HCPSS account. They can also find this form linked in their TVMS Student Resources course in Canvas.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. LeAnn Rice, our DEIL liaison, at leann_rice@hcpss.org. Ramadan Mubarak!

Current 7th graders

If you have any questions, please contact your child's current School Counselor:
Ms. Malone, 6th grade, margaret_malone@hcpss.org

Ms. Follmer, 7th grade, allison_follmer@hcpss.org

TVMS PTSA Meeting

Wednesday, February 18 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/whz-taqw-wfa

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-242-8736‬ PIN: ‪328 372 874‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/whz-taqw-wfa?pin=3839662822173

The Community Ecology Institute in Columbia, which helped the TVMS Green Team to install a pollinator garden behind the cafeteria, is looking for individuals and community partners to support the School Gardens initiative. They say:

"We’re excited to share a new sponsorship opportunity we are piloting this year to help create a more sustainable garden support program for our school gardens.

This initiative is designed to strengthen and expand the resources available to the school garden programs, ensuring they continue to thrive for years to come. You can learn more about the sponsorship opportunities here: tinyurl.com/sponsors26."

Please select the link above to learn more about this opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Loni Cohen. Her contact info is provided on the webpage linked above.

Check out the Quarter 2 edition of Timberwolf Times- student newspaper! It has articles about W Korea fashion and culture magazine, Trends from 2025, the Winter music concert, and the debate over the best jollof rice. Thanks for reading!

--Timberwolf Times GT Instructional Seminar Students & Ms. Rice (GT Resource Teacher)

HCPSS will host its second annual HBCU College and Career Fair on March 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Guilford Park High School. HBCUs will be on site to provide students and families with information on admissions, scholarships, and pathways to higher education as well as applications to apply. This year there will be more Careers and Trades on site. Students can expect several businesses and organizations to be on hand to discuss employment opportunities. We invite all students and families from K-12 to come out and gain information to support their students' college and/or career pathway. For additional information please click here..

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 on academic achievement and well-being, and free childcare. Workshops will include topics such as college and career readiness, special education supports, curriculum updates, and hands-on learning strategies for use at home. Interpretation services will be available. For additional information, please contact BSAP Supervisor, Nicole Brown.

Register online: English, Español, 中文, 한국어.

Flyers are available in English, Español, 中文, 한국어

Effective the first day of school for the 2026-2027 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.

Hello TVMS Families,

Our yearbook team is excited to announce that students and families can now upload photos from the school dance or any other school events! If you captured some great moments, we’d love to see them.

Simply scan or type in the link below, create a quick Lifetouch account, and upload any school-appropriate images you would like to share.

Please note: while we appreciate all submissions, every photo must be reviewed by the yearbook staff, and submission does not guarantee placement in the yearbook.

Thank you for helping us make this year’s yearbook memorable! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Evans.

Students and families can now order yearbooks for the 2025-2026 school year! You can choose to order online or using paper forms. The starting price for yearbooks is $28.00.

To place your order online, please visit ybpay.com and use the yearbook ID code: 12257826.

Simply click on the link to learn about all available options: paperback, hardcover, personalized, etc.

Paper order forms will be accepted by Mr. Evans or the front office.

• Online sales only
• Will ship directly to your home
• Purchases can be made anytime throughout the school year
• Wear your TVMS Spirit Wear on our "Wolf Wednesdays" the first Wednesday of each month

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MD/Hanover/Thomas+Viaduct+Middle+School/collection_detail.html?page=1

Lockers

• Lockers are available upon request

• Den teachers will share locker request information

• Locker times are arrival, before lunch, after lunch and dismissal

• Students are allowed to carry backpacks throughout the day

Cell phones & Wireless devices

• Cell phones and wireless earbuds will remain off and away during school hours.

• First Incident: Students who do not meet this expectation will be sent to the office to store their device for the remainder of the day.

• Second Incident & Beyond: The personal technology device is confiscated until it is retrieved by a parent/ guardian.

Food/ Drink Expectations

• To Keep Our Classrooms Clean– No food after homeroom ends at 8:35 am in the classroom.

• To Keep Our School Clean– No open food/drinks in the hallways.

• To Maintain Our School Grounds– No food outside during lunch and recess.

• Food delivery services (i.e. Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.) are not allowed. Delivery will be refused as we do not have the capability to process this during the school day.

View, download, print or subscribe to the HCPSS 2025-2026 calendar online. The calendar is subject to change; the online calendar reflects the most recent version. There will be no printed 2025-2026 calendars.

Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711