Important News

HCPSS Guide to Policy Notification

At Lake Elkhorn, we work hard to ensure that students are learning in a positive environment conducive to success. With that, we follow the Howard County Public School System countywide discipline code. Click here for a copy of the HCPSS Student Code of Conduct. The HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook will not be printed, but will be available online shortly…

Procedures for Car Riders, 2021-2022

If your child is a car rider, please review the following arrival and dimissal procedures. We have worked with Cradlerock Elementary School (CRES) to create a plan that works for both school communities Car Rider Procedures: Arrival: Head Start has asked us not to drive through their “drop-off loop” in the morning, since that is their morning drop-off as well…

School Safety Protocols & Procedures for Visiting Lake Elkhorn

During school hours, doors are not to be propped or left open. Staff, students, and families are reminded to shut doors behind them after entering the building. The front office staff have been asked to follow specific procedures before admitting anyone into the building. Please take a few minutes to review the procedures we follow when visitors come to Lake…

Back to School Night: September 8, 2021

Thank you for joining us at Back to School Night! Click here for the opening presentation. *** **************************************************************** Back to School Night is quickly approaching and will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. We look forward to having you visit our school, meet your child’s teachers, and learn more about the classes your child is taking this year! Please…

Back to School Reminders, SY21-22

August 27, 2021 Dear Lake Elkhorn Families: Thank you to all of the students and families who visited us yesterday for our 6th grade Orientation, and 7th and 8th Grade Open House! It was so wonderful to see our students and families in person, and it was nice to watch our community come back together again in the halls of…

Is Your Child Taking a High School Credit Bearing Course in Middle School?

In accordance with Policy 8020: “ Any high school course listed in the Middle School Course Catalog which is offered at the middle school is eligible for high school credit and will be treated as an equivalent.” Further, a ny middle school student enrolled in a high school level course who withdraws after the published withdrawal date of September 30…

Bus Information, 2021-2022

Will your child ride a bus to or from school this year? If so, please click on the following link for your child's bus stop locations and pick-up/drop-off times: https://www.hcpss.org/schools/transportation/ Please note: Your child's bus stop location may be different from other years. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Horoszczak at shannon_horoszczak@hcpss.org

It's Time to Update Your Student's 2021-2022 Information Using Family File

HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. All parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child each school year. Please complete the Family File by August 30, 2021. Parents/guardians can complete the Family File by: Logging in to HCPSS Connect Selecting the "More Options" tab on the left, and then Selecting "Family File" in the center…

Summer 2021 Newsletter

Newsletter sent 8/12/2021 Dear Lake Elkhorn Families, Greetings and welcome to the 2021-22 school year! In just under 3 weeks, students will start in-person classes as we kick-off another school year in HCPSS and at Lake Elkhorn Middle School (LEMS). We can’t wait to see your children! We have been busy this summer, preparing for all of our students to…

Technology Accounts for New Students

Beginning August 2, 2020, families with students new to HCPSS and whose registration has been finalized will receive an email from noreply@hcpss.org with the subject “Technology account information for new HCPSS student.” The email will be sent to the email address used during the student registration process. The email contains personalized and important information regarding new students’ technology accounts. If…