Towson High School Newsletter
November 7, 2025
Dear Towson High School Community,
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to all families of current studetns to our American Education Week Open House on Wednesday November 19. On Wednesday November 19, parents/guardians are invited to visit classrooms throughout the school day. Also, the PTSA will host a hospitality station and the Performing Arts Department will host musical performances. During Period 3, staff will host presentations in the Library to provide information and support to visiting parents/guardians. If you are planning to attend on November 19, please complete this RSVP form so that we can expedite your check-in: https://forms.gle/apjhs7zA9VJBGdfw5
In partnership,
Dr. Kim Culbertson
- November 13 - MP1 Report Cards Available on FOCUS at 4:00 PM
- November 14 - MP1 Report Cards Distributed in Advisory
- November 14 - Schools Close 3-Hours Early for Students
- November 19 - American Education Week Open House (for families of current students; see details below)
- November 26 - Schools & Offices Close 3-Hours Early for Students
- November 27 & 28 - Schools & Offices Closed
- December 5 - MP2 Interims
As a reminder, our doors open at 7:00 am, and students arriving to Period 1 after the 7:35 am bell are recorded as late. Students perform best when they are fully engaged in daily routines with their classmates, which is why developing consistent attendance habits early in the year is so important. While some absences are unavoidable due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, it is important to remember that regular, on-time attendance is directly linked to academic success. Your active involvement in supporting your child’s attendance plays a vital role in their educational growth.
BCPS and THS are committed to meeting the needs of our students and families. If you are struggling with the November 1st SNAP reduction and delays, please fill out this confidential form which will alert our Towson High School Social Worker, who will reach out to you: Request Support
Please also know the following resources are available: In preparation for the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits likely not being distributed on November 1, 2025, families may access the local food resources:
- Baltimore County Food Pantry Locator
- https://www.actcserves.org/
- Marylanders can continue to find help through food pantries and community kitchens via the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank, as well as 211 Maryland.
Lyric Baltimore's Dream Big Contest is an annual competition for Baltimore City and Baltimore County students in grades 5th-12th that invites them to submit creative works reflecting their dreams for a better world.
Students can submit an original poem, essay, video, musical composition, or artwork. The contest promotes creative thinking and problem-solving around real-life challenges. All entries are due on February 20, 2026 and must answer the question, "How will you reach for the stars and change the world?"
Top finalists, called "Visionaries," present their work at the Dream Big Celebration on March 24, 2026, at 7 pm at Lyric Baltimore. Visionaries, Dreamers, and Strivers receive cash prizes and awards. The Dream Big Contest is part of Lyric Baltimore's education department's mission to support the voice and agency of Greater Baltimore youth.
Say "Boo" to Bullying Party
Senior Wall Signing
MP1 Breakfast of Champions Event
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.
