Important News

HCPSS shared updates and the last day of school for this school year as a result of inclement weather. Please make notes of the following dates: Monday, March 31, a full day for students Friday, June 6: Schools dismiss three hours early; No half-day pre-K/RECC (no change from original calendar) Monday, June 9–Friday June 13: Full school days Monday, June…

March 13, 2025 Message from Admin Important School Calendar Changes Reading Spirit Week MCAP Testings Grade 5 MISA Assessments Class and Individual Photos A Note from Music Literacy Night Postponed Reading Challenge with the Baysox Fifth Grade Baby Pictures Needed HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair PTA Spring Carnival STEM Fair Drug Free Howard County Gifted and Talented Summer Programs Spring…

February 27, 2025 Message from Admin Grade 5 MISA Assessments Book Fair Career Day Class and Individual Photos A Note from Music Spring Lacrosse Literacy Night for Grades 3, 4, 5 Reading Challenge with the Baysox Fifth Grade Baby Pictures Needed HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair Gifted and Talented Summer Programs Spring Break Basketball Camp Outdoor Recess and Weather Conditions…

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens March 2, 2026. Parents/guardians of children who will be five on or before September 1, 2026, must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents/guardians begin the enrollment process online, where you will be able to upload the required documents. After the school's front office staff has been able to…

February 13, 2025 Message from Admin Upcoming Winter MAP Assessments Last day for the Book Fair Diversity Equity and Inclusion Career Day A Note from Music Spring Lacrosse Literacy Night for Grades 3, 4, 5 Fifth Grade Baby Pictures Needed Gifted and Talented Summer Programs Spring Break Basketball Camp Outdoor Recess and Weather Conditions PTA Meeting Dates Important Dates A…

Attention all Orchestra, Band, and Chorus students! The HCPSS Solo and Ensemble Festival will be held on Saturday, April 5 at Long Reach HS. This is an optional, yet exciting, performance opportunity for students! The deadline to sign up is Friday, February 21. Please contact your music teacher for more information: Orchestra: Mrs. Jacobs Band: Mr. Obrigewitch Chorus: Mrs. Sanders…

January 30, 2025 Message from Guest Contributor Upcoming Winter MAP Assessments The Book Fair is Coming - Time to set up the eWallet Diversity Equity and Inclusion Career Day Quarter 2 Tuffy Award Winners Family Support for Students with Disabilities Fifth Graders: Hammond Middle School Information Night Tonight Fifth Grade Baby Pictures Needed Outdoor Recess and Weather Conditions PTA Meeting…

We wanted to share the attached document to assist families with completing the course selection for middle school. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Krista Barron (krista_barron@hcpss.org) and Ryann Plotkin (ryann_plotkin@hcpss.org) as outlined in the attachment. Additional Information can be located at: https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/sy25-26mscourseregistration/home/rising-6th-gradeLinks to an external site. ~HES Team 5

Parent-Teacher Conferences February 5th & 6th All elementary schools will close 3 hours early on Wednesday, February 5 and Thursday, February 6, for parent-teacher conferences. There is no school for students on Friday, February 7. Due to the limited number of available time spots, we ask that you schedule a conference if you have a concern or have questions specific…