Important News

Students will be taking both the PARCC and MAP assessments during the window of April 27 th through May 25 th. It is important that your child is present for their assessment days. Assessments generally begin early during the school day. Therefore it is important that your child arrives at school on time. The dates of the assessments will vary…

Hammond High School is holding its 3rd Annual Green Fest on Saturday, April 16th from 10am to 2pm. There will be fun for the whole family and all ages! Home Depot will have items for kids to build, Scales and Tales will be bringing animals for shows at 11:00am and 12:00pm, and various local organizations will be present. There will…

The Enrichment Fair is Tomorrow!! May 19th starting at 6pm. The Enrichment Fair is a night of excellence to show the many positive things occurring here at Lake Elkhorn. It will take place on May 19th from 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.. There will be performances by Actors Guild, After School Drumming Group, Jazz Band, Choral Group, Orchestra,Mystery Club and…

Student Member of the Board of Education Candidate Forum Wednesday 4/13 7-8:30pm at the Board of Education . Ask questions of the candidates running to represent YOU on the Board of Education! Can't make it in person? Watch on livestream https://livestream.com/hcpsstv/events/5144243 and join the online conversation #HoCoSMOB. HCASC invites all middle and high school students interested in leadership with a…

As a registered school, LEMS supports the LLS Student Series' Pennies for Patients. The purpose is to collect donations and raise awareness to help find cures for blood cancer patients, students learn about service, and leardership and philanthropy. The LLS Student Series' is a service learning, character education and philanthropy program where students gain the unique experience of helping thousands…

Posters were created by 8th Grade students in an effort to raise awareness for world hunger. The 8th grade Student Service Learning Project involves students working on a website called Free Rice where students complete academic skill-building exercises and for each right answer, the World Hunger Programme donates 10 grains of rice to an impoverished country.

Ladies First enjoyed a field trip to St. Mary's College of Maryland on April 6 th. The trip consisted of an all-day guided tour of the beautiful campus located on the broad bend of St. Mary's River in Historic St. Mary's City. The institution offers bachelor's degrees in 24 disciplines and a master's degree in teaching. Being one of the…

The Howard County Shakespeare Festival will be held on April 14, 2016 at the James Rouse Theatre. The details are as follows: Address: 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD 21044 Festival Begins: 8:40 am Murray Hill - 8:45 am Dunloggin - 9:25 am Oakland Mills - 10:00 am Burleigh Manager - 10:25 am Lake Elkhorn - 11:40 am Lime Kiln -…

Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in band, orchestra, or chorus are going to Hershey Park, PA for an annual Music in the Parks trip. This trip will take place on May 20, 2016. This trip is an extended day field trip. The purpose of the trip is to perform in the Music in the Parks competition. The cost of the…

Schools may publish any or all of the following announcements in their school newsletters when time and space permit. These notices should be clearly identified as “Community Notices” and preceded by a statement indicating that the events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System. Food on the 15th Volunteer opportunities for students. We collect, sort…