Good evening, FMS families. It is that time once again, PTA and our PE Department are looking for volunteers to collect money for the Hoops for our Heart fundraiser.
If you can give any time during lunches, we would appreciate it!
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If you can give any time during lunches, we would appreciate it!
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If you are an 8th grader interested in playing any sports in high school next year, please plan to attend this information session on April 23rd.
The Fallston Middle School Drama Company will present Xanadu Jr. on May 2 & 3, 2026. Performances are at 1pm & 5pm each day. Performances are located in the Fallston High School auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at fallstonhs.seatyourself.biz
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MCAP Testing will be conducted from 8:10 to 10:30 each day. Please help your child to arrive on time !
Reminder, NJHS/PTA Trivia night has been rescheduled for 3/20. This event is sold out, and we look forward to seeing those of you who already have tickets from the previously scheduled event in January!
We will have a fundraiser night at Jarrettsville Creamery on Tuesday, March 24 from 5-9pm. A portion of all sales that evening will come right back to our school. We hope to see many of you there!
Thank you for your continued support!
We will have a fundraiser night at Jarrettsville Creamery on Tuesday, March 24 from 5-9pm. A portion of all sales that evening will come right back to our school. We hope to see many of you there!
Thank you for your continued support!
An email regarding soccer tryouts was sent on Wednesday, March 4th to all registered participants. Please refer to that message for important information needed for next week’s tryouts. The email was sent to the primary parent/guardian email listed during registration, as well as the student’s HCPS email address. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Kelley.
We have 85 copies of the yearbook left. If you did not purchase one, please know that we will not be getting additional ones to purchase.
Fallston Middle School is proud to announce our 7th Grade Human Geography Teacher, Ms. Ali Davis as our Teacher of the Year Nominee. We are so fortunate to have Ms. Davis at FMS.
Due to schools being closed, our Trivia night has been cancelled for this Friday, but will be rescheduled. Date to be announced soon.
Attention 8th grade parents:
From the Fallston High School Counseling Department:
Over the next few weeks Ms. Grupp will be meeting with each class to go over how to register for classes.
We need parents to review schedules with their student, sign the form that you saw the form, and we ask that you please make a copy or take a picture of the form so you have a copy for your records.
If you have any questions, you may reach out to your student's future Counselor, via email.
If you would like to submit a change in course(s), we ask that you email the counselor the course you would like to change by April 1st.
For information about courses: Please see detailed course descriptions in the Student Educational Planning Guide https://www.hcps.org/sepg/
You can select FAHS to see all courses that are available.
-High School Counselor:
A-G Jessica Piazza jessica.piazza@hcps.org
H-O Robert Costante robert.costante@hcps.org
P-Z Amber Pomles amber.pomles@hcps.org
From the Fallston High School Counseling Department:
Over the next few weeks Ms. Grupp will be meeting with each class to go over how to register for classes.
We need parents to review schedules with their student, sign the form that you saw the form, and we ask that you please make a copy or take a picture of the form so you have a copy for your records.
If you have any questions, you may reach out to your student's future Counselor, via email.
If you would like to submit a change in course(s), we ask that you email the counselor the course you would like to change by April 1st.
For information about courses: Please see detailed course descriptions in the Student Educational Planning Guide https://www.hcps.org/sepg/
You can select FAHS to see all courses that are available.
-High School Counselor:
A-G Jessica Piazza jessica.piazza@hcps.org
H-O Robert Costante robert.costante@hcps.org
P-Z Amber Pomles amber.pomles@hcps.org
A message from the PTA:
Unfortunately, due to the Verizon outage, our guest speaker is unable to present this evening as planned.
Therefore, we will be cancelling tonight’s meeting originally planned for 7pm.
We will reschedule and share the new date once we have it.
Thank you!
Also, please note the reminder sent about the FHS information night next Tuesday. Reminder to all 8th grade families. Make sure yo attend!
Unfortunately, due to the Verizon outage, our guest speaker is unable to present this evening as planned.
Therefore, we will be cancelling tonight’s meeting originally planned for 7pm.
We will reschedule and share the new date once we have it.
Thank you!
Also, please note the reminder sent about the FHS information night next Tuesday. Reminder to all 8th grade families. Make sure yo attend!
From our PTA
Join us for an informative PTA meeting on January 14 beginning at 7 PM featuring Meggin Reeder from Northwestern Mutual, who will be sharing practical insight into 529 college savings plans. She’ll break down how 529s work, the benefits they offer, and what options exist if you haven’t started saving yet. The discussion will also cover why it’s not too late to begin and how families can take advantage of these plans at different stages. This is a great opportunity to get clear, straightforward answers to common questions many parents have about planning for future education costs.
Join us for an informative PTA meeting on January 14 beginning at 7 PM featuring Meggin Reeder from Northwestern Mutual, who will be sharing practical insight into 529 college savings plans. She’ll break down how 529s work, the benefits they offer, and what options exist if you haven’t started saving yet. The discussion will also cover why it’s not too late to begin and how families can take advantage of these plans at different stages. This is a great opportunity to get clear, straightforward answers to common questions many parents have about planning for future education costs.
Friday January 30th,The PTA and NJHS are sponsoring a fun trivia night, please see flyer to purchase tickets. You can purchase a table or individual tickets. Doors open at 5:30, Trivia starts at 6. Love Crust Pizza will be available for purchase. Please support FMS!
Upcoming Fallston Middle Spirit Days - please start planning ahead to wear spirit day attire.
Also, wear your FMS colors this upcoming Monday for our first seasonal opener Basketball games.
Also, wear your FMS colors this upcoming Monday for our first seasonal opener Basketball games.
Reminder: Celebration of Excellence in Education Nominations Due Soon!
There’s still time to nominate an outstanding Harford County Public Schools employee for the 2026 Celebration of Excellence in Education!
Each year, HCPS honors employees who make a difference in the lives of our students. In addition to naming the 2026 Teacher of the Year, we will recognize exceptional staff in the following categories:
Assistant Principal, Custodian, Facilities, Food Services, Nurse, Psychologist, Pupil Personnel Worker, Safety and Security, School Counselor, Social Worker, Support Professional, and Office of Technology.
To nominate someone, visit www.hcps.org and click the Celebration of Excellence in Education banner on the homepage. You can also click here for the nomination form.
Nominations are due by January 6, 2026, so don’t delay—submit your nomination today!
Thank you for helping us recognize the incredible HCPS employees who go above and beyond every day.
Local businesses or community members interested in supporting this year’s program can contact joyce.jablecki@hcps.org for more information.
Reminder to all 8th grade families:
Fallston High School will host a Freshman Welcome night on January 20th. See flyer for further information.
This evening is meant for incoming students and their parents to learn about courses, high school graduation requirements and much more.
Holiday Spirit Week 2025
Please join the holiday fun the week before holiday break.
The Board of Education of Harford County invites the HCPS community to one of the remaining Engage for Education listening sessions during the 2025-2026 school year. These sessions are your opportunity to ask questions and share feedback directly with Board members about the future of education in Harford County. No pre-registration is required to attend or speak.
Upcoming Sessions (All 5:30-7:30 p.m.):
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Joppatowne High School
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Fallston High School
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - A.A. Roberty Building (student-only session)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Aberdeen High School
Link to register for Basketball below:
Http://registration.hcps.org
Reminder that tomorrow at 12 noon is the deadline to register.
Http://registration.hcps.org
Reminder that tomorrow at 12 noon is the deadline to register.
Reminder - The deadline for FAMS Winter Basketball Registration is tomorrow, Friday 11/14 at 12 pm. Students who are not registered by noon tomorrow will not be able to tryout. Use the link below to register. Look for the basketball information emails sent by Fallston Middle School for detailed directions on the registration process. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Kelley.