Happy Friday Tigersharks!
Thank you for your generosity. We have received a few items from our School Store Wishlist. We greatly appreciate your kindness. We are gearing up for our next School Store on Wednesday, September 25th. Interested in volunteering for the School Store?
Afterschool Intramurals will begin the first week of October. Be on the lookout for permission slips coming home.
Special Family Night for Sixth grade families -
Paving the Way to Middle School Success!
Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30pm
Please join us for a networking opportunity where we will share ideas, find ways to help your children stay organized and dive into Canvas tools that can benefit you as you help your child learn to navigate middle school.
-This is just a reminder that September 30 is the last day to withdraw from a Full Year high school credited course without penalty
Family File: Be sure to update your student/s family file (emergency card) . Your student will not be able to attend field trips without this form completed. We need to be able to reach our families especially in emergency situations. We still have 198 students without updated emergency contact information! Having issues logging in to HCPSS Connect? Connect Issues Family File Instructions
September 27th is the last day to enroll in the CA Points Program!
CA POINTS PROGRAM- Must apply every year if you wish to participate in CA program. The CA (Columbia Association) Points Program is offered to students in grades 3-12 enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) program at participating schools. Students can earn a free CA membership for themselves and their immediate family through their grades and attendance. To enroll your student, please complete the CA Points Enrollment Form. Online enrollment will close on Friday, September 27, 2024. For more information, visit CA Points Program or email CAPoints@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Free and Reduced Meals:
The 30 Grace period is almost up. Be sure to apply today, if you wish to continue receiving free and reduced-priced meals.
HCPSS Free Student RTA Bus Pass Program
Thanks to a continued partnership between HCPSS, Howard County Government, and Regional Transportation Agency (RTA), all HCPSS middle and high school students have access to free RTA bus passes through summer 2025. Students have full access to the RTA system and are not limited to transportation to and from schools or to school-related activities.
To obtain the free student bus pass, students must agree to:
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Provide name/student ID, address, and grade to school staff
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Maintain possession of the pass
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Not transfer or share the pass with others
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Abide by Howard County Public School System rules while on-board.
There are two options: obtaining a digital pass via smartphone or a printed bus pass from school.
Digital pass:
Howard County government and the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland have a
digital bus pass program, enabling students to access free RTA bus passes directly from their phones or smart devices using a mobile app. Students who do not have access to a smart phone may still receive a free, printed bus pass from their school office.
Physical pass:
If your child is interested,
they should fill out this Google Form with your assistance (please note, your student must be logged into their HCPSS account to fill out this form). Note: If the pass is lost or misplaced, only one replacement pass will be provided to the student.
The RTA system provides service along eight primary routes in Howard County that pulse in and out of the Downtown Columbia Transit Center at the Mall in Columbia (next to Barnes & Noble). Six middle schools (Elkridge Landing, Harper’s Choice, Lake Elkhorn, Oakland Mills, Patuxent Valley, Wilde Lake) and six high schools (Atholton, Hammond, Howard, Long Reach, Oakland Mills, Wilde Lake) are located along RTA routes. For more information on RTA and detailed schedule information, please call 1-800-270-9553 or visit
Transit RTA.
Upcoming dates:
September 23rd- Boosters Fundraiser- Chipotle 5-9 Use code 49MMGHX
September 25th- 6th Grade Paving the Way to Middle School Success at 6:30PM
September 30- October 1st- MAP ELA
October 2nd- 6th Grade Mash up-More details to follow
October 16th- Flu Clinic: Sign up
hereOctober 24th- PTSA Meeting B29 7pm
School Hours: Doors open at 8:15 am for students. Grab and Go breakfast is provided for all students. Classes begin at 8:30am. Any student arriving after 8:30 am, will need to stop by the front office to check in and receive a late pass. Dismissal is at 3:15pm.
Interested in volunteering or chaperoning on a field trip? Please complete the Volunteer training and send a copy either via email to Heather_Godwin@hcpss.org or send in hard copy with your students.
Message from the Health Suite
The clinic at Wilde Lake Middle School will be held on October 16th, during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or COVID at this clinic, please register at this link: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1760122952
You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. If you have any questions and/or concerns about the new COVID-19 vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consent and make sure enough vaccines are ordered. If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after then, please call the nurse at your child’s school. If you have any questions, please call your school’s health room @ 410-313-8940.
Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching!
The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website on the registration date. For more information, please visit: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/09/bsap-saturday-math-academy-virtual-fall-2021-program/
WLMS Performing Arts Boosters: One of the things that makes WLMS such a great place for our kids is the amazing performing arts program. Whether your kiddo is enrolled in Band, Orchestra, Theatre, Chorus or Dance, the Boosters make sure they have what they need and get those extra resources that make the programs thrive. The Boosters help arrange and pay for everything from the WLMS afterschool theatre program, to purchasing dance shoes, costumes, and instruments, to bringing in actors and musicians to work with the students. But to do this, we need your support!
Please become a member of the Boosters today! Just go to our sign up page at this link (https://form.jotform.com/242294952012150). We welcome all parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends to join us in supporting our performing artists!
Mark your calendars! In addition to membership, we have three exciting Restaurant Nights coming up, where a portion of the proceeds will go directly to supporting our performing arts programs. These events are a fantastic way to enjoy a meal with family and friends while helping us raise much-needed funds.
Here are the details:
Chipotle Date: September 23rd Time: 5-9pm
Location: 9851 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21046
Details: Enter code 49MMGHX if ordering online or present our flyer (attached) to ensure our programs benefit from your purchase.
Taharka Brothers Ice Cream
Date: Order by October 7th and they will deliver on October 10th to your house!
Mod Pizza: @ Columbia Mall Date: November 19th all day.
Location: 10000 Town Center Ave C, Columbia, MD 21044
Details: Mention Wilde Lake Middle School Boosters when you check out so that we receive a portion of the proceeds.
WLMS PTSA:
The next scheduled PTSA meeting is on October 24th at 7:00 PM Room B29
2024 Wilde Lake HS Future Marchers Night
Please join the Wilde Lake High School Marching Band as we perform at our Home Football Game on Friday, October 4th!
Future Marchers will:
When: Friday, October 4th, 2024
5:00 PM: Students arrive at the WLHS Cafeteria
5:30 PM: Students escorted to stands
6:00 PM: Game begins
Where: Wilde Lake HS
Details: Students will be admitted to the game for FREE
Accompanying adults must purchase a ticket ($5)
STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
RSVP: Please complete the online form at the link below by 9/23/2024
Heart & Sole Fall Season Registration Ending Soon: Heart & Sole is a fun and inspiring afterschool program that helps participants in grades 6-8 to be joyful, healthy, and confident by using running to teach valuable life skills. Volunteer coaches blend movement based activities with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a service project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion. The program registration fee is $185, which includes lessons, all program materials, 5K and program shirts, water bottle, and more. Financial assistance is available! No girl will be turned away! Register today - the season starts soon: https://www.pinwheel.us/r/gj0z0xG. Questions? Call 443-864-8593.
Join The Club at Howard Community College!
We are opening a Club for middle and high school members after school at Howard Community College. Starting August 26, we will be open after school until 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We will have programs from STEM, sports, workforce development, cooking, arts, and more! Enroll for free today, and please reach out to
JLawrence@bgcmetrobaltimore.org if you have specific transportation barriers.
You will be prompted to make an account and can select "Howard Community College School Year Membership" from the membership options.
Location 6040 Scholarship Drive Columbia, MD 21044 United States