Towson High School Newsletter
November 21, 2025
Dear Towson High School Community,
I am pleased to share that Towson High School has increased our percentile rank and total points earned on the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) 2024-2025 school report card. Further, we maintained our 4-star rating. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our students, staff, and community.
Our continued success is particularly noteworthy in six of eight key areas: academic achievement, English learners making progress toward English proficiency, credit for a well-rounded curriculum, access to a well-rounded curriculum, chronic absenteeism, and the school survey for both students and staff. These accomplishments reflect our commitment to providing supportive and rigorous learning environments that prepare our students for the next stage of their academic and professional journeys.
As we aim to earn our 5th star, I invite the entire Towson High School community to join hands in our pursuit of excellence. Your support, involvement, and commitment are integral to our continued success. Together, we will build on our strengths, address areas for improvement, and ensure that Towson High School remains a beacon of educational excellence. Together we shine!
In partnership,
Dr. Kim Culbertson
- November 26 - Schools & Offices Close 3-Hours Early for Students
- November 27 & 28 - Schools & Offices Closed
- December 1-23 - "December to Remember" Attendance Campaign! The class with the highest attendance rate in December will earn $500 towards their prom, courtesty of the SGA.
- December 1-23 - Course Registration for the 26-27 School Year (see details below)
- December 5 - MP2 Interims
- December 12 - Next THS Bi-Weekly Newsletter (only newsletter for December)
- December 24-January 4- Winter Break
- January 8-15 - Semester 1 Exams
This week in Advisory, students in grades 9-11 began the course registration process for the 2026-2027 school year. All students in grades 9-11 completed a 4-year planning document and registration form.
During the month of December, all students will meet with a school counselor during English class. During these one-on-one sessions, students will finalize their course requests for next year.
In late January, students will receive a course verification form. These forms will list all courses that students are requesting for next school year. These forms will go home to parents/guardians to sign off on.
It is essential that the course registration process is taken seriously as we build a master schedule each year based on students' requests. If students' requests are inaccurate, then we cannot guarantee they will have the desired schedule next school year. Further information on course registration can be found on the Academic Planning website. Please email your/your student's school counselor with specific questions.
The Boys Soccer Team visited Johns Hopkins to support prostate cancer research.
The Robotics Team volunteered at the RoboCEO event!
AP Bio students showcase their yeast books at the 13th Annual AP Bio Yeast Book Festival.
The Fall Theatre production, Puffs!
Chorus performing during American Education Week!
Jazz Band performing during American Education Week!
Research has shown that attendance is a leading predictor of academic achievement and adult success. Students who find attending school important are more likely to attain goals like attending trade school, college, or getting a job. By showing up to school every day, students develop a positive work ethic and prepare for future success by developing healthy and productive habits.
Our attendance goals this year are for students to maintain at least a 94% attendance rate and to reduce chronic absenteeism. A student that misses 10% or more of school days in chronically absent. By missing just 2 days a month, a student will be chronically absent. Use the "Attendance Tracker" and "Parent Tips" below to support your student in maintaining satisfactory attendance. Additionally, we will send parents/guardians a "Weekly Attendance Report" each Friday afternoon so you can track your student's daily and period attendance.
Absent notes must be turned in within 5 days from the student returning to school. Please review the Towson High School 2025-2026 Operating Procedures document ("Attendance" section) for information on Absent notes, including how to submit them on FOCUS. Teachers are not required to provide makeup work for unexcused absences.
Attendance Tracker
Parent Tips
Weekly Reports
For the latest updates on the Towson High School Renovation/Addition Project, please click here. We are currently in Phase 1.
