Rising 6th Grader Information

Contacts:

New 6th Grade Parents and Students

Scheduling Details:

  • January 15, 6-8pm – Guitar, Band and Strings “test drive” nights (attend either one). This starts at 6 with a quick parent meeting and then allows for time afterwards for kids to try different instruments. Students only need to attend one and only if they want to play an instrument.

  • January 22, 6-8pm – Guitar, Band and Strings “test drive” nights (attend either one). This starts at 6 with a quick parent meeting and then allows for time afterwards for kids to try different instruments. Students only need to attend one and only if they want to play an instrument.

  • January 22, 4-7pm (this is ONLY for Band Fittings) - Our band teacher (Mr. Fairchild) will be doing optional mouthpiece fittings for band only.

  • March 11, 7pm – Parent Orientation – Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Night. Hear from the principal and staff with information about your child’s sixth grade year. Meet in the Harmony Auditorium.

  • February to April – Elementary schools work with students and parents on course selections

  • April to May – Counselor, Dean, and Principal to visit each school

  • July to August Tours – This summer we will again offer building tours on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. If your rising 6th grader is anxious about starting middle school or you wish to acclimate him/her more to the building, click the link to schedule your time. Link for Tour Sign Up

  • August 18 – Student Orientations - Sixth grade students AND parents have their School Orientation during the times below. At the beginning of each group, students meet in the gym and parents meet with principal Stewart (in the AUD) before both meet back together to get lockers, receive schedule, and enjoy a self-guided walk of the school (and class location). To ensure space in the hallways, please follow this alphabetical division:

    Last Name Starts with A to G: (starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 9:15 AM);

    Last Name Starts with H to O: (starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 10:45 AM);

    Last Name Starts with P to Z: (starts at 11:00 AM and ends at 12:15 PM)

  • August 19, 1-3pm - SPECIAL EDUCATION MEET and GREET (parents and student)

Parent Orientation Slideshow (from March 11)

5th Grade Parents (of future Harmony students)

Before long, your child will be a sixth grader at Harmony Middle School.  We are looking forward to having the new students on our campus! See you soon.

TOURS - This summer we will again offer building tours on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. If your rising 6th grader is anxious about starting middle school or you wish to acclimate him/her more to the building, click the link to schedule your time. Link for Tour Sign Up

ORIENTATION (Monday, August 18) - Sixth grade students AND parents have their School Orientation during the times below. At the beginning of each group, students meet in the gym and parents meet with principal Stewart (in the AUD) before both meet back together to get lockers, receive schedule, and enjoy a self-guided walk of the school (and class location). To ensure space in the hallways, please follow this alphabetical division:

Last Name Starts with A to G: (starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 9:15 AM)

Last Name Starts with H to O: (starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 10:45 AM)

Last Name Starts with P to Z: (starts at 11:00 AM and ends at 12:15 PM)

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (BTSN) - You will be able to meet the teachers at BTSN on September 10 from 6 PM to 8 PM. More details will be sent in the summer.

SUPPLY LIST - Please go to our school website to find information about the School Supply List.

Sincerely,

Eric Stewart, Principal

eric.stewart@lcps.org

Harmony Music Choices 2025-26

Harmony Music Choices Slide Presentation

  • Students sign up for Chorus, Band, Strings, or Guitar. Students sign up for Guitar by selecting Music Lab (as there is not a guitar option).

If students or parents have questions about any program, please reach out to our music teachers:

MUSIC TRY NIGHTS EVENTS
( STUDENTS WHO ARE SELECTING CHORUS DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND )

Our band, orchestra, and guitar teachers are hosting Music Try Nights to help rising 6th graders with their musical course selections. Students only need to attend one and only if they want to play an instrument.

 January 15 from 6 PM to 8 PM (this is for Guitar, Band, and Stings)

 January 22 from 6 PM to 8 PM (this is for Guitar, Band, and Stings)

 January 22 from 4 PM to 7 PM (this is ONLY for Band Fittings)

BAND ONLY - Students interested in joining band on a woodwind or brass instrument can sign up for small group instrument fittings. Each 20 minute time slot will include around 10 minutes of mouthpiece testing under the direction of Mr. Fairchild, and up to 10 minutes of full instrument testing with the assistance of Harmony Band students. All materials will be provided for all instrument fittings. To attend one of these sessions, please sign up using this SignUpGenius link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ABAE2AA6F4C25-53697739-band