Important News

Parent Engagement Series 11/12

The African American Community Roundtable of Howard County is sponsoring a Parent Engagement Series. Please note the following information: Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Lake Elkhorn Middle School 6680 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 View flyer here

Career Academies Information Sessions 11/9-1/5

Career Academies Information Sessions for middl/high school students November 9-January 5. Learn how the Career Academics provide high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry certifications, participate in worksite and mentorship experiences, and become creative problem solvers by participation in hands-on based learning. View Flyer Career Academies Information Session

Federal Impact Forms

On November 14th the Federal Impact Forms will be distributed to students. All forms must be returned to the Front Office by November 18th. There is "federal legislation that provides financial assistance from the federal government to local school systems based on the number of students whose parents/guardians work on federally owned property" and "students whose parents are serving as…

Parent Newsletter - 10/28

Lake Elkhorn strives to keep our community, parents, and students well-informed of pertinent information (i.e., news, events, student achievements, etc). Please see the latest biweekly parent newsletter here.

Message from the Principal 10/28

Greetings, Lake Elkhorn families: As you see in student agenda books, teachers often assign reading as homework. We all know the benefits of reading, but, for parents, it can be difficult to get adolescents to read for pleasure. Here’s one expert’s opinion on the topic: http://about.uniteforliteracy.com/2016/08/influence-pedaling/. This weekend is an opportune time to make sure all assignments are up to…

Picture Retake 11/2

Pictures are scheduled for absentees and retakes on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Students may have your portraits retaken on this day. The entire portrait package must be returned. Please have your child bring the portrait package to the photographer on retake day. Parents of students who were absent should contact the main office for an order envelope if they wish…

Student of the Month: October 2016

Congratulations... to our October Students of the Month recipients: Xion Johnson, Leslie Loomey, Kensean Sye, Crystal Huang, Bryan Lamb, and Nicole Porter. These students are being recognized for having demonstrated Eagle P.R.I.D.E.; their perseverance by working hard and remaining focus in their academies.

School Spirit Week: Support Cancer A “wear”ness

The week of October 24th Lake Elkhorn celebrated School Spirit week to support Cancer A “wear”ness, it was sponsored by Ladies First. Our goal was to bring awareness by educating the heart and mind of the students about cancer as it has impacted LEMS and many of us in our own families. A special THANK YOU to those of you…

Student Leadership and Service Opportunity

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 10/19 7-8:30 at the Homewood Cafeteria 10914 MD 108 Columbia, 21042…