Important News

We are so excited to welcome our 7th and 8th grade students and families back to Lake Elkhorn on August 26 for our Open House! Notes: Please check back on August 25 in case adjustments need to be made based on the most updated CDC, Howard County Health Department, and/or HCPSS guidance. Updated 8/11/2021. Please note: HCPSS has implemented universal…

The Howard County School Supplies Giveaway, sponsored by the Department of Community Resources and Services, will be a Grab ‘n Go Set-Up (held in a socially distant and safe manner). Pre-registration is required. Supplies will be distributed on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the PARKING LOT at each of the following four Howard County locations (choose…

Message from Dr. Martirano, Superintendent: Dear HCPSS families, After careful consideration and feedback from healthcare experts, and in light of updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Howard County Health Department, among others, we have decided to implement universal indoor mask wearing for all students, staff and visitors in school buildings, effective immediately. This applies…

Students will report to their Eagle's Nest (homeroom) on August 30, and September 1, 2 and 3 when they arrive to school. Click here for the 2021-2022 LEMS Eagle's Nests (homerooms). Be sure to check for your child’s Eagle's Nest teacher in the appropriate grade so they go to the correct room.

We hope you find this list helpful as you prepare your child to return to school. If you have questions that you would like added to this list, click here to contact Principal Shindel. This list is meant to help you, so all feedback and suggestions are appreciated! With that, please check back often as this list will be updated…

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Although cell phones can be a tool in the classroom, sometimes they cause a distraction to learning for the owner of the phone and to those around him/her. Therefore, in order to maintain an engaging, productive learning environment, the following expectations are in place for this school year: HCPSS Policy 8080 states, "Students will not…

Date? August 26, 2021 When? How? See below! Click here for a flyer with more information.

Greetings and welcome to the Lake Elkhorn Middle School (LEMS) community! We are so excited to meet our rising 6th grade and newly enrolled students and families on August 26 at our New Student Orientation. Note: Please check back on August 25 in case adjustments need to be made based on the most updated CDC, Howard County Health Department, and/or…

In preparation for the 2021-2022 school year, HCPSS is asking all families to signify their intent to use, or not to use, HCPSS transportation for the coming year. In light of a critical bus driver shortage, sharing this information will help guide transportation initiatives, hiring of drivers, planning routes and more. This is not a commitment for arrival/departure transportation and…

Student online registration is currently available . If your student is new to the Howard County Public School System, visit the HCPSS Enrollment page. If your student is transferring from another Howard County School, please contact Ms. Burdette at kara_burdette@hcpss.org. Have questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions document regarding enrollment. Need assistance registering? Visit the Online Registration Instruction Sheet to…