The BULL'S EYE
06/13/2025
This week, we held our first livestreamed 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony. It was a pleasure to celebrate our 8th graders, their accomplishments and their contributions to Hereford Middle School. We thank Mrs. Feiden for planning the event, the PTA for partnering with us to explore options and providing decor for the celebration, and Mr. Putnam for livestreaming the program via You Tube. We thank Ms. Nicole Frederick of NNF Photography for taking complimentary photos of each of our 8th graders. I've already seen a preview and I will tell you that parents and care givers are going to love these photos! Ms. Frederick has such talent, and we are honored that she volunteered her time to provide this service. The program from the Recognition Ceremony and some highlights can be found below in the newsletter.
The celebration continued today when we heard that four of our students are published in the 2025 Team BCPS Haiku Contest. Below you will find a link to the electronic copy and a photo of the three students who were present in school today. We're so proud of our Bulls and we're grateful for their extraordinary teachers Mrs. George, Ms. Arafat and Mrs. McShane.
Yearbooks were distributed to eighth grade yesterday and sixth and seventh grade today. We hope that our eighth graders have enjoyed their "Hereford Era" as much as we've enjoyed them. If you're child wasn't in school when yearbooks were distributed, they will receive them on Monday. If not in school on Monday, parents are encouraged to pick up yearbooks from the main office. If you have questions about your order, we encourage you to contact school on Monday, as this is the last day our yearbook advisor, Ms. Schanberger will be in school until the fall.
Also on Monday, students in grades 6 and 7 will receive their attendance and honor roll certificates. If your child isn't in school, you may pick up your awards over the summer. Our summer office hours are listed below.
Monday, June 16th is our very last day of the 2024-25 school year. Not too long ago, I arrived at Hereford Middle and instantly knew it was a special place. It's been the honor of my career to serve as your principal, and I look forward to an even greater year ahead!
Don't forget to encourage READING for pleasure! Please review our summer reading challenge and summer iXL challenge. Summer provides a nice break for our students but also presents an opportunity for students to explore interests. Why not explore books of their choosing? Mr. Thomas has some suggestions in his Library news segment. We'll celebrate all of our summer readers at our first ever BULL BASH!
Mark your calendar to check your email for our next Bull's Eye newsletter on July 11, 2025!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Moore-German, Principal
Marking Period 4 Grades
Marking period 4 report cards will be available in the Focus portal on June 16th after 4 PM. Parents may request a paper or emailed copy by contacting Mrs. Terri Francis at tfrancis@bcps.org.
Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance recognition for 8th grade students will be provided at the Awards Ceremony on June 12th. Students in grade 6 and 7 will receive their honor roll and perfect attendance awards in homeroom on Monday, June 16th, the last day of school.
Oops! I forgot to order a yearbook! Now what?
Did you forget to order a yearbook? No worries! With TreeRing, it's never too late. You can still go to the link below and order a school yearbook. The only difference is that the yearbook will be delivered to your home, rather than the school. Pre-purchased yearbooks will be distributed to our 8th graders on Thursday, June 12th and to the 6th and 7th graders on Friday, June 13th. See a preview below of the cover of the 24-25 HMS yearbook!
Thank You!
The HMS Agriscience Department would like to thank the community members and organizations that have supported us this year! Thank you to: Tim Hushon and The Mill, Jessica Armacost, Junior Gunpowder Farm Club, Third Gunpowder Farm Club, Dark Hollow Farm, First Fruits Farms and all the parents who assisted our FFA students. We greatly appreciate your support for our program and look forward to continuing working together in the future!
Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz
Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he’s been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein.
Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and back to his parents. He has a plan to return to Berlin. It merely involves accomplishing the impossible: becoming a British spy.
The Second Chance of Darius Logan by David F. Walker
Darius Logan is far from a hero. Since his parents were killed, he has spent most of his life navigating foster homes and shelters, abandoned neighborhoods and decaying buildings. All Darius knows is survival. Life was hard enough, but now he finds himself being hunted by the police after a drug deal he never should have been involved in goes bad. And when they catch him, Darius is positive he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
But in place of a long prison sentence, Darius is handed an opportunity almost too good to be true: the chance to get away from his circumstances by joining the Second Chance program of the Super Justice Force, a league of people with special powers who strive to do good and protect the world from harm. Darius soon discovers a strength he never knew he possessed, but evil forces manifest and threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. Will Darius be able to save the world when he faces a deadly--and all too familiar--enemy?
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
But the last weekend of the season, Charity's co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity's role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they'll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .
On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c’est partie! The Mona Lisa, she’s gone!
No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting?
Travel back to an extraordinary period of revolutionary change: turn-of-the-century Paris. Walk its backstreets. Meet the infamous thieves—and detectives—of the era. And then slip back further in time and follow Leonardo da Vinci, painter of the Mona Lisa, through his dazzling, wondrously weird life. Discover the secret at the heart of the Mona Lisa—the most famous painting in the world should never have existed at all.
Thank you, Special Education Team
To our Special Educators/Case Managers,
Thank you for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and countless hours of hard work, so often extending well beyond your contracted time. Your commitment to our students’ success is nothing short of extraordinary.
The care you put into planning, advocating, and adapting to meet each student’s unique needs makes a profound difference. Because of your tireless efforts, our students are not only supported, they are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive.
We are deeply grateful for all that you do. Your impact is lasting, and your work is truly valued.
To our SEL Team,
Thank you for the essential and often challenging work you do each day to support our students. You are the steady presence ensuring that students are held accountable with care, feel supported, and know they are safe.
Whether it’s offering guidance during difficult moments, providing instruction that builds emotional strength, or simply showing up when students need it most, you are making a meaningful difference. Your commitment to helping students grow, reflect, and succeed in the classroom is powerful and deeply appreciated.
We are so grateful for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering support.
To our Related Service Providers,
Thank you for the invaluable support and services you provide to our students each and every day. Your expertise, care, and dedication play a crucial role in helping our students reach their full potential and find success both in and out of the classroom.
Whether through speech, OT, PT, counseling, or other supports, your work ensures that students’ individual needs are met with compassion and professionalism. We are truly grateful for everything you do to empower and uplift our school community.
To our Paraprofessionals,
Thank you for showing up each and every day with dedication, heart, and an unwavering commitment to our students. Your hard work does not go unnoticed—from the small moments of encouragement to the consistent support you provide to ensure every student gets exactly what they need to succeed.
You play a vital role in our school community, and we are so grateful for your presence, patience, and passion. We couldn’t do this without you!
To our Adult Support Team,
Thank you for the vital role you play in supporting our students each and every day. Your presence, guidance, and consistency help create an environment where students can thrive both academically and behaviorally.
Whether you're offering a listening ear, redirecting with care, or celebrating small victories, your impact is powerful and deeply appreciated. Your work helps lay the foundation for student success, and we are so grateful for your dedication and heart.
Thank you, Ms. Lyons!
On behalf of the entire team at HMS, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for everything our school psychologist, Ms. Lyons, brought to our school community. Her unwavering support, dedication, and wealth of knowledge have made a lasting impact—not only on our team but, most importantly, on the success and well-being of our students.
Ms. Lyons has been an incredible part of our HMS family, and her presence will truly be missed. As she begin this next chapter at her new school, we want her to know that she leaves behind a legacy of compassion, insight, and meaningful work. We are so proud to have had Ms. Lyons as part of our team and will forever be thankful for the time, care, and commitment she gave so generously.
Wishing Ms. Lyons all the best in her new journey—she will always have a special place in our hearts!
With heartfelt appreciation,
The HMS Team
Appreciation for a Year of Growth, Joy, and Teamwork
Dear Parents, Families, and Guardians,
As we begin to close out the 2024–2025 school year, our hearts are full of gratitude and joy. What an incredible year it has been! Together—with your unwavering support, partnership, and encouragement—we’ve witnessed our students grow in ways that go far beyond the classroom.
Thanks to your collaboration, our students have not only made meaningful strides toward mastering their IEP goals but also achieved personal milestones that have filled us all with pride. Whether it was learning a new skill, gaining confidence, making new friends, or discovering a love for learning, every step forward was a victory worth celebrating.
We know that the journey isn’t always easy. There are challenges, tough days, and moments of uncertainty. But there is also laughter, resilience, perseverance—and above all, hope. And because of you, our students continue to rise, thrive, and shine.
This year was a beautiful reminder that when we work together as a team, we can do BIG things. Thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and walking alongside us. Your dedication makes all the difference.
With heartfelt appreciation and excitement for what lies ahead,
The HMS Special Education Team
Extended School Year (Summer 2025)- Transportation Update
Dear HMS Families,
We’re happy to share that transportation details for Extended School Year (ESY) will be provided soon!
Shuttle buses to Cockeysville Middle will be available for convenient pick-up and drop-off at your nearest elementary school, making the journey to and from ESY as smooth and as easy as possible.
Please keep an eye on your email and phone for important updates from BCPS Transportation—those messages should arrive before July 7th. Thank you for your patience and support as we prepare for a fantastic ESY experience!
Warm regards,
Dani (Bell) Bigelow
IEP Chair
Michelle Benson
Special Education Department Chair
mbenson2@bcps.org
Family Engagement
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Farmers Market
Monday, July 7, 2025
7702 Dunmanway, Dundalk, MD 21222
Monday, July 14, 2025
Eastern Family Resource Center
9150 Franklin Square Dr., Rosedale, MD 21237
Monday, July 28, 2025
Southwest Area Park
Georgia Avenue & Klunck Drive, Lansdowne, MD 21227
Looking for Additional Information?
Check out the Hereford Middle School website! https://herefordms.bcps.org/ We continually update our website so that it serves as valuable resource for our school community. There you'll find past editions of the Bull's Eye, our principal's weekly newsletter, an updated staff directory, links to important and useful information and so much more! We look forward to the redesign of our website which will make for a more user-friendly experience.
Contact Info
Principal
Hereford Middle School
712 Corbett Road, Monkton, MD 21111
443-809-7902
