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Now that first quarter report cards have been sent home, you have likely seen the latest report card template reflecting the following new learning behaviors: Demonstrates Interpersonal Skills Demonstrates Responsibility Demonstrates Perseverance Demonstrates Collaboration Demonstrates Initiative Entries must be original work. All entries must use no smaller than 12 point font in Times New Roman. Short story entry must range…

In times of emergencies/school closings, information will be shared with the community through the following: The school system’s homepage: www.hcpss.org HCPSS News email and text message alerts HCPSS Information Hotline: 410-313-6666 Twitter - @hcpss Facebook - Howard County Public School System HCPSS Cable TV - Comcast 95/Verizon

We would like to thank the HES PTA and families for the delicious dinner they provided to staff during Parent/Teacher conferences. Having dinner provided is such a nice way for staff to refuel for evening conferences. As always, we are thankful for all the blessings provided by our HES family.

Congratulations to 5th Grade students Dara Akinsanya and Toni Akinsanya on their acceptance into this year's Howard County Elementary School Honors Orchestra! Two students from each elementary school are selected each year. They will be participating in several evening and weekend rehearsals, leading up to our concert on Saturday, February 29 at 3:00 p.m. at Atholton High School. We are…

Please follow the link for information on the HCPSS redistricting for the 2019-2020 school year. https://www.hcpss.org/school-planning/boundary-review/

Click to view the T iger Tales newsletter from December 5, 2019.

Dear Parents, On November 21, 2019, the Board of Education voted to revise HCPSS school attendance areas for the 2020-2021 school year. Please know that our staff will do all we can to support our students and their families through the redistricting process. I encourage you to find information about the area adjustment process at https://www.hcpss.org/school-planning/boundary-review/. If you have any…

Our school is in need of a few parents willing to volunteer to attend the Howard County Parents for School Music monthly meetings. HCPSM is an advocacy group whose members are parents with children involved in public school music programs. The primary goal of HCPSM’s activities is to raise awareness among the decision makers and the community as a whole…

Hearing and Vision Screenings will be held on Wednesday, November 20. The Howard County Health Department will screen all kindergarten and 1st grade students. **If your child wears glasses, please be sure they bring them to school and for the screening.

Our Lost and Found is starting to grow! Please have your children look for their lost items in the large bin located by our gym. During conference week, parents are encouraged to check for any missing items. All items will be donated before Winter Break.