Important News

8th Grade Celebration Ceremony - We Need Your Input!

It's hard to believe that in 2 months we will be saying good-bye to our 8th graders. Our 8th grade Celebration Team is working to plan a proper farewell for our students, but we need your input. Please respond to this survey by Friday, April 30, regarding your preference for the 8th Grade Celebration Ceremony. Your responses will impact how…

Do You Want Your Child to Remain Virtual During the 2021-22 School Year?

Commitment Form is Due by May 5 at 4 p.m. Español | 中文 | 한국어 Read below for information about: A. Overview - The Digital Education Center (DEC) B. Deadlines and What it means to commit your child to the DEC C. Accessing and Completing the DEC commitment form D. I need help. Who do I contact? A. Overview -…

2021 Virtual Career Day

The 2021 LEMS Virtual Career Day is rapidly approaching, and we need YOUR experiences. Whether you are a nurse, mechanic, astronaut, contractor, business owner....the list goes on and on, and we need YOU! What: Virtual Career Day When: May 26, 2021 from 12:00 - 2:00 ​​​​​​​ We are looking for a variety of people interested in spending time talking to…

Eat at Chipotle, Support the 8th Grade Class!

LAKE ELKHORN 8TH GRADE CLASS Saturday, May 15 5:00PM - 9:00PM Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support Lake Elkhorn 8th Grade Class. Come in to the Chipotle at 6181 Old Dobbin Ln Ste 100 in Columbia on Saturday, May 15th between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or…

HoCo Rainbow Conference, May 15, 2021

Please join us virtually to learn more about how to be better advocates for the LGBTQ+ Community at the 2nd HoCo Rainbow Conference. With over 24 concurrent sessions and local as well as national speakers, we have a full day of fun and learning lined up for Saturday, May 15, 2021. Session speakers include Jane Clementi and Joshua Patel of…

Accessing Your Child's Report Card

Accessing Your Child's Report Card Once report cards are posted and available to view by families, please review the this step by step guide to view report cards: Log in to HCPSS Connect “Synergy” Select More Options (Family File, Report Cards, etc.)" from the left panel Select “Report Cards” from the middle section Select the report card you wish to…

Are You Considering Having Your Child Remain Virtual for the 2021-2022 School Year?

Español / 中文 / 한국어 The Howard County Public School System is planning for a virtual school option for students entering grades K-12 who wish to learn virtually for the 2021-2022 school year. Once finalized, the Digital Education Center (DEC) program will give students the opportunity to take all classes and earn credits virtually, while receiving support services from the…

Health Guidelines for Students, Spring 2021

To ensure students are healthy enough to attend in-person instructions and activities, parents/guardians should perform a symptom check every day before the student leaves home. Please review the information below related to COVID-19, Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, and Gastrointestinal (GI) Viral Illnesses. COVID-19 If you believe your child has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or your child is a close contact…