Important News

The Howard County Public School System is implementing a new Confidentiality Agreement this school year. Any volunteers/observers/chaperones who enter Hammond Elementary School must review and sign the updated Confidentiality Agreement. This form will be available in the front office or you may print and bring your own. You can view additional Volunteer Training information using the links below: Confidentiality Training…

We ask community members to refrain from walking their dogs on school property during dismissal and when students are outside for PE or recess. Additionally, please remember to pick up after your pet and dispose pet waste properly. Thank you for helping keep HES a safe and healthy place for our students and staff!

This week we have started our Ukulele unit in general music, which will culminate when our Artist-in-Resident, Dr. Bryan Powell comes to Hammond ES to work with our students in March. During the next 3 weeks, students will use our classroom set of 30 ukes to review the basics of playing the ukulele and some simple techniques in preparation for…

3rd Graders Kendall Kaba and Konstantine Zeller will have artwork on display at the Youth Art Month Showcase located at the Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042. The art show will run from February 29 through March 30. There will be a reception for the student artists, their family and friends on March 11 from 5:00-6:30pm…

Click to view the Tiger Tales newsletter from February 20, 2020.

Dear Parents, It is with mixed emotions I share I will be retiring effective March 1, 2020. My 30-year journey with the Howard County Public School System brings wonderful memories that will forever be held near and dear to my heart. My passion to serve as an advocate for children led to a calling that has far exceeded any fulfillment…

Girl Scout Troop 720 will be holding a Book Drive to donate toward Better World Books. The donation box will be available in the HES lobby through the end of the year. Thank you for your support!

Kindergarten and New Family Registration Week will be held on March 9-13. Parents are encouraged to visit HES from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to register their student. All information can be found on the Howard County Public School System website. Students must be registered by their custodial parent (biological, adoptive, legal guardian). Parents can complete a registration form at…

While change can bring new opportunities and great possibilities, it can also be accompanied with some challenges and unpleasant feelings. Please check out the HCPSS page dedicated to supporting students through the recent attendance area adjustments. The following strategies can be useful in helping your child(ren) navigate any big transition: Have an open conversation Listen to your child’s excitement AND…

Click to view the Tiger Tales newsletter from February 6, 2020.