Important News

Winter Concerts The students in the LEMS Music Program had their concerts on December 21-22 at 6:15 pm. The groups on the 21st were the Concert Musicians and the Symphonic. The Musicians demonstrated their skill in a wide array of songs, both sung and played. On the 22nd the 6th grade performed. The first up to play was the Orchestra…

Student Leadership and Service Opportunity All Middle and High School students interested in -Sharing the Student Voice on HCPSS Policy and Community Issues -Gaining Leadership Skills -Practicing Community Service -Working with student leaders from across HCPSS Please attend Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) meetings. Next Meeting Wednesday 1/11 7-8:30 at the Homewood Cafeteria 10914 MD 108 Columbia, 21042…

Pledge Camp Howard County Police will offer a weeklong Pledge Camp. The purpose of the camp is to teach leadership, communication, team-work, and decision-making skills, as they are essential for students in general and those entering high school. Camp enrollment and start dates are to be determined. For more information, please contact the Howard County Department of Police, School Resource…

Internet Safety Presentation Oakland Mills Middle School hosted a presentation for parents on January 3, 2017. A representative from the U.S. Department of Justice presented information to parents entitled, "Innocence Stolen: Protecting our Children Online." The event is not for students and provides extensive information about online safety. For more information and/or the handouts, please visit here.

Congratulations to the students who participated in the schoolwide Spelling Bee on January 4th during third period. A special congrulations to the school Spelling Bee winner, Nadia Walcott, first runner up, Matthew Olageshin-Jones, and alternate, Dennis Onukwugha. The County Spelling Bee will take place in March at Reservoir High School!

Lake Elkhorn Middle School is pleased to announce the school-level winners of the Young Authors’ Contest (YAC). Our students’ writings will now compete with students’ writings from all the middle schools in Howard County. Howard County winners then advance to the state competition. Plan on attending the Barnes and Noble January fundraiser, Books for Babies, to hear the county winners…

Jan.16 - Schools and offices closed Jan. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Orientation Jan. 26 - Last day of the 2nd quarter, schools close 3 hours early Jan. 27 - Schools closed for students Jan. 30 - May 11 - Bridges LEMS Scholars After School Program (Monday-Thursday 2:45-5pm) Feb. 1 - Heart Month Activities Feb. 1 - School Store (during…

8 th Graders Electives and Orientation Attention Parents/Guardians of 8th graders, please note the tending Oakland Mills High School next year: Oakland Mills High School will host an 8th grade parent orientation and Electives Fair on Thursday, January 12th at 7pm. The fair will begin in the auditorium and administrators will be discussing the Early College Program that was shared…

6 th Grade Orientation LAKE ELKHORN MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT Parents/Guardians of 5th graders, You are invited to attend our Lake Elkhorn Middle School Parent Information Night at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2016. Please come to learn about the programs and opportunities offered at Lake Elkhorn. After the general session, we will hold our Gifted and Talented…

Health Room Visits – Frequent Flyers Parents, This is just to inform that there has been a lot of traffic in and out of the Health Suite. Please remind students that the Health Suite is reserved for students that have an illness or encounter an incident needing immediate attention such as bleeding, shortness of breath, anaphylactic allergic reaction, head injury…