Important News

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…

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…

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…

We are so excited to welcome our 7th and 8th grade students and families back to Lake Elkhorn on August 26 for our Open House! Notes: Please check back on August 25 in case adjustments need to be made based on the most updated CDC, Howard County Health Department, and/or HCPSS guidance. Updated 8/11/2021. Please note: HCPSS has implemented universal…

The Howard County School Supplies Giveaway, sponsored by the Department of Community Resources and Services, will be a Grab ‘n Go Set-Up (held in a socially distant and safe manner). Pre-registration is required. Supplies will be distributed on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the PARKING LOT at each of the following four Howard County locations (choose…

Message from Dr. Martirano, Superintendent: Dear HCPSS families, After careful consideration and feedback from healthcare experts, and in light of updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Howard County Health Department, among others, we have decided to implement universal indoor mask wearing for all students, staff and visitors in school buildings, effective immediately. This applies…

Students will report to their Eagle's Nest (homeroom) on August 30, and September 1, 2 and 3 when they arrive to school. Click here for the 2021-2022 LEMS Eagle's Nests (homerooms). Be sure to check for your child’s Eagle's Nest teacher in the appropriate grade so they go to the correct room.

We hope you find this list helpful as you prepare your child to return to school. If you have questions that you would like added to this list, click here to contact Principal Shindel. This list is meant to help you, so all feedback and suggestions are appreciated! With that, please check back often as this list will be updated…

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Although cell phones can be a tool in the classroom, sometimes they cause a distraction to learning for the owner of the phone and to those around him/her. Therefore, in order to maintain an engaging, productive learning environment, the following expectations are in place for this school year: HCPSS Policy 8080 states, "Students will not…

Date? August 26, 2021 When? How? See below! Click here for a flyer with more information.