09/29/2026
Dear M**S Families,
Fall is here, and our Vikings are off to a strong start! I want to begin with a big thank you. Our daily attendance is the best we have seen in a long time, and that success belongs to you and your children. Every day in class counts, so please keep it up. If your family is ever facing a barrier to getting your child to school, reach out to us so we can help.
I also have an important request. Please complete a Meal Benefit Application if you believe your family qualifies. An approved application gives your family free access to the HCPS laptop protection plan, and it increases the Community Schools funding that supports programs and resources for every M**S student. All applications are confidential.
There is a lot to look forward to this season. We are teaming up with our friends at MAES for Fall Fest, featuring trunk-or-treat and food trucks (Love Crust Pizza!!), and we hope to see your family there in costume! We are also launching our Family Support Series, a chance for families to gain practical tools and connect with our staff. Please register early for the first event, since space is limited.
Finally, a reminder that M**S has a School-Based Health Center right inside our building, so students can get care during the school day without long absences from class. By filling out the quick form below, your student will gain access to a variety of health care resources right here at M**S through our nurse practitioner.
You will find details on each of these highlights in the posts below. Thank you for your continued partnership.
With Viking Pride,
Jason Redmond
Principal, Magnolia Middle School
๐ฝ๏ธMEAL BENEFIT APPLICATION
Families must submit a new Meal Benefit Application each school year. Apply online for the 2026โ2027 school year at:
https://www.myschoolapps.com
Paper applications are also available at school or can be printed online and returned to Magnolia Middle School or HCPS Food and Nutrition Services, 101 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, MD 21050.
BONUS: Students with an approved FARMS application qualify for the HCPS device protection plan for FREE!
๐M**S FAMILY SUPPORT SERIES
Our Family Support Series gives M**S families an opportunity to gain practical tools, helpful resources, and support while connecting with our staff.
Space for the first event is limited, so please register early!
Register here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=U6z2wXdrtU2Uck8QTurJanGJ93I4lyFBtnNRMVS1p29URTRMTFBOMjczR1FTQzNRQkdTU1JOS1RCUi4u&route=shorturl
๐Magnolia Middle and Elementary Fall Fest!
M**S is teaming up with Magnolia Middle School for Fall Fest!
Join us for trunk-or-treat, food trucksโincluding Love Crust Pizza!!โand plenty of fall fun. Costumes are encouraged, and we hope to see our M**S families there!
๐WILLPOWER MENTORING
M**S is partnering with WillPower to provide in-school mentorship for 6th and 7th grade students.
WillPower Unleashed helps young men build character, confidence, responsibility, leadership, and purpose. Beginning October 5, students in the program will meet twice a week during the school day for group sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
There are only 30 spaces available, filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students interested in participating should pick up an application from Ms. Grossman in the Care Closet. Applications require a staff recommendation and student essay and must be returned to Ms. Grossman by September 28.
Questions? Contact Ms. Grossman at 410-612-1525.
๐ SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER
Our School-Based Health Center partnership is in full swing! Supported by Community Schools funding, the SBHC provides students with access to a variety of healthcare services right here at M**S.
Families can enroll their student here:
https://app.wellcheck.us/form/harford-county-sbhc-enrollment-anonymous-pathway-20230808?formUniqueId=64697bf7-95fa-4b2a-91ce-094631bc6ae0&organizationUniqueId=1de25a46-8c0b-4bb5-afce-aa58caa409bb
Students who need assistance accessing services can also speak with Ms. Young or Ms. Grossman.
Walk With a Doc Harford County, MD
Join us for a FREE, physician-led walk! Each walk begins with a brief discussion about a current health topic, followed by a walk where conversations can continue.
Walk with a Doc combines exercise, health education, social connection, and time outdoorsโand friends and family are welcome!
Magnolia Elementary School
4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM
Schucks Regional Park
1st Sunday and 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM
Come walk, learn, connect, and enjoy some time outdoors!
