PHMS Parent Connect
March 27, 2026
Greetings PHMS Families,
One thing we really believe in at PHMS is raising the voice of our students. When students know they are heard, they feel valued - and that makes a difference in every part of school life. Our students have many opportunities to share their ideas, concerns, and opinions, whether it’s through Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, 8th Grade Senate, or service work with our Pawsitive Lights club. Beyond those formal outlets, I also meet regularly with individual students and student groups to talk about issues that matter most to them.
I often think of our school like a business. Our students are our “clients.” If we don’t listen to their feedback, their ideas, and their experiences, why would they believe in the PHMS product? Giving students a voice isn’t just important - it’s essential to building a strong, connected school community.
Speaking of sharing their voice, our students will have the chance to take the Maryland School Survey when we return from Spring Break. This is a crucial survey that allows students to "rate our school" - and it has huge implications on our school star rating.
After they take the survey, it is MCAP (ELA, then Math) testing time! These are the two most important assessments that the students will take all year. We have great incentives planned to help motivate students to stay focused, use their time and resources, and come prepared. Student MCAP scores are the single biggest factor for the Maryland Report Card, so we definitely want our kids to give it their all!
I hope you and all our PHMS families have a wonderful Spring Break.
HALL TOGETHER
Justin Benjamin
Principal
March 27 - Perry Hall Idol - Flyer below
MArch 30 - PTSA Fundraiser - Texas Roadhouse - 3:00-10:00
March 31 - Faculty Basketball Game
April 1 - 3-Hour Early Dismissal - Last Day of MP3 - Spring Break Begins
April 13 - Students return - Start of MP4
April 21-24 - MCAP ELA Testing (all students)
April 21 - PTSA Meeting 7pm
April 22 - Tri-M Induction 6:30pm
April 23 - 8th Grade Fundraiser - Pizzeria 081
April 25 - Treble Choir and Drama Club to NYC
April 27 - Dr. Rogers, Superintendent, visits PHMS
April 30 - 6th Grade Field Trip - Orioles Game
from the PTSA
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. We would like to make this week extra special for the teachers but we need your help! We plan to serve food each day and give away prizes as a way of saying THANK YOU! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
If you would like to volunteer during that week, there will be a separate signup sent out after Spring Break.
Donations For Our Teachers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AADAF2AA7F58-63262940-teacher
Thank You PHMS Families!
Teacher Appreciation Week Committee
We are seeing an uptick in the number of cell phone violations for students. Between 8:05 and 3:05, students are not allowed to use their personal cell phone at any time. If students have to bring them to school, they are expected to keep them in their lockers. The school is not responsible for any damage or loss.
Also, be reminded that students are responsible for their chromebook devices. Families will be charged for any damage including cracked screens and missing keys. Use MySchoolBucks to pay off any fines incurred.
The Maryland Department of Education defines chronic absenteeism as an attendance rate under 90%. That equates to no more than 18 days over the course of the school year. Please check the weekly attendance reports sent to your email, and alert us to any potential errors.
