Farquhar Middle School

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Timely: YEARBOOKS on Sale Now!

Purchase your yearbook today. The current price is $35. You may purchase a yearbook by clicking here.  Reminder: we only purchase pre-ordered yearbooks so be sure to order early.

New - 8th Grade - End of Year Activities

• Promotion Ceremony Wednesday 6/11 at 1:00 PM. Good Counsel HS
• Hershey Park 6/9. Payment and permission slip due by 4/11.
  • All payment made through School Cash Online

For more details please see Ms. Smith's Roadrunner's Digest or Ms. Gaske at  michelle_r_gaske@mcpsmd.org

Save The Date:  STEAM Night

We are hosting our 4th  Annual STEAM Night on Thursday May 1, 2025 from  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please see Ms. Smith's Roadrunner's Digest for additional details about this exciting event. If you are interested in becoming a Presenter/Volunteer to showcase a project, provide a STEAM activity or share information about STEAM related clubs and activities, please fill out this GOOGLE FORM.

New - 6th Grade Summer Orientation

• Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday July 30
• 2 sessions each day (Morning & Afternoon)
• Sign-Up Genius will be available in June
• Students attend only ONE session

Chromebook Missing?

If your student has misplaced or lost their Chromebook, we need to know. Many times we can assist in the recovery.  Students must bring their Chromebook charged every day. We allow them to borrow a Chromebook for a several days while we actively search for the device; however, we need to know that it is missing. After 5 consecutive days with a loaner device a $312 and will be assessed on your student's account. Please see Ms. Smith's Roadrunner's Digest for additional details. 

FMS Course Bulletin 2025-2026

The William H. Farquhar Middle School Course Bulletin for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. Please click here to access the this important information.

You may also view the slideshow from the Incoming 6th Grade Curriculum Night by clicking here

PTA (Parent Teachers Association)

Please see Ms. Smiths, Roadrunner's Digest for recent PTA information. 

Join Today.The PTA is an acitve voice on decisions that impact your child and build a stronger, more inclusive school community. The PTA supports math English and science materials and programs; field trips; parent/family resources; guidance and wellness initiatives. Please join the FMS PTA and make a donation to support our school. Click here to join.

Last Year's (2023-2024) Yearbooks Still Available For Purchase!

If you forgot to purchase a 2023-2024 yearbook, please contact the front office for details on how to purchase and pick-up. 

Registration For New Students

• If you are trying to register your student at FMS from another MCPS school because you have moved, please email Ms. Mora and attach a copy of your lease or settlement statent, your ID and your students MCPS ID number.  Please send in .pdf format.
• If you are trying to register your student at FMS from another MD county or out-of-state, please book an appointment with Ms. Mora. See link below.
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  • Book time with Deyanira Mora, FMS Registrar (click here)

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mora by email

Deyanira_Mora@mcpsmd.org