Important News

Leukemia and Lyphoma Society

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…

8th Grade and World Hunger Initiative

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 Trip to St. Mary's - 4/6/16

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…

Howard County Shakespeare Festival - 4/14/16

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 -…

Music in the Park

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…

Community News 4/4/16

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…

Year Book - Due by May 5th

Lake Elkhorn Middle School Community: The time has come to order your yearbook! The yearbook contains student portraits, school clubs/groups as well as lots of pictures of the activities from this year! The price is $20.00 this year! Please return your envelopes with payment to your teacher, the front office, or Mrs. Cannon (Rm. 101) as soon as possible to…

Spring Student Exhibition at the Mall

Twenty-eight student artists from Lake Elkhorn Middle School will have art displayed at the 44th Annual Spring Student Exhibition at the Mall in Columbia from April 6 through April 20, 2016. Each school in Howard County Public School System will have a a panel on display placed throughout the Mall grouped by elementary, middle and high schools. Maps will be…

Ladies First - Girls Night Out 3/17

Each student had the opportunity to share “special time” with a significant woman in their lives. This was a time of fun bonding activities. The students and their special guest had an awesome time together. The night ended with the students presenting a special thank you gift to their personal guest. We are grateful for the support of several businesses…

7th Grade Ladies First and the MS Walk

7th Grade Ladies First will be raising funds and awareness regarding Multiple Sclerosis during the month of April. There are many activities in which the school and community can partner with us. April 18 - 29th: Listen and look for MS Awareness information during the morning announcements. MS Awareness pencils and bracelets will be sold during lunch time. April 29th…