Important News

Greetings, Lake Elkhorn families: Congratulations to the 200 students who made the honor roll for the first marking period! On Tuesday, November 15, students will calculate their grade point average (GPA) during Advisory, when they will also receive their report cards. Before you proudly display the rep ort card on the refrigerator, ask your student about their GPA. This afternoon…

Turkey Trot Are you ready for some outdoor fun?!?!? Well, get ready for the Turkey Trot on November 21, 2016 during grade level Related Arts periods as noted below: 6 th grade – 10:49 am -11:45 am 7 th grade – 8:34 am - 9:29 am 8 th grade – 9:32 am – 10:26 am Students, staff, and parents participating…

Sign up for Parent Conferences opens Thurs. Nov. 10th Conference dates and time: November 21 st : 12:30-4:15 PM, 5:30-08:00 PM November 22 nd : 12:30- 6:00 PM November 23 rd : Some teachers may be available- please check for their availability on Canvas. Sign-Up Begins on Thursday, Nov. 10th @ 9:00 a.m. HCPSS will be using Synergy Conference Management…

Deadline extended to December 2.

Tuesday: Parents Visitation Day Wednesday: Education Support Day; Recognizing Staff such as cafeteria workers, custodians, and bus drivers to thank them for all that they do. Thursday: Education Day; speakers will be coming in to share how they use math and English in their jobs. Speakers will be in classes from 10:30 – 2:45. Friday: Award Ceremony @ 8:15 am…

Sat., Nov. 19, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Long Reach High School,6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia MD Recreation and Parks in partnership with HCPSS, invites you and your student to participate in the Teen Opportunities Fair. This FREE event showcases leadership, volunteer and recreational opportunities for 11-17 year olds. Visit more than 50 exhibitors and explore the great things to do in…

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 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

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…

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