Important News

The Howard County Literacy Association is launching the annual State of Maryland Young Authors' Contest! This year we are excited to announce that first graders are eligible to enter the contest. Students in Grades 1-5 are encouraged to submit a short story and/or poem by Monday, December 2 using the following guidelines: Entries must be original work. All entries must…

It’s FALL! Time for FUN, so let’s RUN! HES is having their annual PE Fall Fun Run! Come help be Course Marshals, Water Helpers, Hand Markers, and/or Finish Line Helpers. Volunteer spots are needed for each grade. This sign-up has spots for the rain date as well. If you can make either date, please sign up for both! DATE: Wednesday…

Congratulations to 4th Grader Rebecca Du on her acceptance into the Howard County Elementary School Gifted and Talented Orchestra (ESGTO)! Students in the ESGTO learn and perform music three or more levels above the curricular standard. This prestigious orchestra will rehearse on Thursdays throughout the school year in preparation for their Winter and Spring Concerts at Marriotts Ridge High School…

Did you know that HES has a school-based Crisis Team? Our role is to provide assistance to students, parents, and staff in the event of a crisis occurring in our school community, such as the death of a student, or a car accident involving a teacher, for example. Our Crisis Team meets quarterly (or more often if needed) and is…

Dear Parents, At Hammond Elementary, we are committed to the Core Value of Communication as we believe that good communication helps us to solve problems successfully and maintain good interpersonal relationships. With that in mind, I would like to highlight some communication processes. If you have a question that does not require an urgent response, you can call the school…

The PTA Fall Festival will be held this Saturday, October 5 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Pre-order sales are closed at this time, but you can purchase tickets and wristbands at the door. Pre-ordered tickets can be picked up at the event on Saturday, October 5. To make the Fall Festival a success, we need lots of volunteers. If you would like…

We would like to thank the following community sponsors for helping to provide our yellow school folders this year. Dr. Byron Bonebreak, Jr. Willard M. Carr Brendan Canale Kim Feher Nicole Hammett Seth Ismart Deborah Kay Annette B. Mellor Suriner Nat Patricia Smallwood Jennifer Stolte Kristen Welch

HCPSS families interested in the Gifted and Talented (G/T) Program are invited to come learn about the advanced-level offerings available through the G/T Education Program and how their students can become involved. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Long Reach High School. The evening will begin with an overview of G/T Education Program…

Dispose of unwanted or expired medications and sharps at HC DrugFree’s convenient drive-thru collection on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wilde Lake Village Center.

Author Hena Khan will be visiting Hammond Elementary on Tuesday, November 5! She will speak with our students about the writing process and finding one’s voice through writing. Ms. Khan is the author of several award-winning chapter and picture books. As part of the visit, she has offered to autograph books for our students. For more information, please look for…