PTA Newsletter 2.27.2026
HCPSS families are invited to save the date for the 2026 Family Academy Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD).
Important News
Important Calendar Changes
Dear HES Community, We wanted to lift up this important message regarding our current school year calendar. The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) 2025-2026 school year calendar included three inclement weather makeup days, June 16–18. As of Feb. 26, HCPSS has used five inclement weather days and four late openings, resulting in high schools being two hours short of…
Message from Admin
Dear Hammond Elementary School Families, Next week, March 2–6, we will celebrate National School Social Work Week, a time dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the important role school social workers play in supporting student well-being and academic success. At Hammond Elementary School, we are fortunate to have an outstanding social work team. Ms. Rachel Zimmerman and Ms. Sarah Ayer, our…
Tiger Tales - Thursday, February 26, 2026
Message from Admin
Dear Hammond Elementary School Families,Next week, March 2–6, we will celebrate National School Social Work Week, a time dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the important role school social workers play in supporting student well-being and academic success.At Hammond Elementary School, we are fortunate to have an outstanding social work team. Ms. Rachel Zimmerman and Ms. Sarah Ayer, our Social
No School Monday February 16 & Tuesday February 17
No School Monday February 16 & Tuesday February 17
Book Fair - Two days left
Book Fair runs through Friday, February 13! Students attend the Book Fair during their scheduled Media day as per the Related Arts calendar. Parents can shop the Book Fair with the children on the remaining Family Night on Thursday, February 12 from 6-7:30pm. Set up the EWallet! The Scholastic Book Fair begins today, Feb 9 - Feb 13. Parent volunteers…