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 Work Intern, serve...
Read-a-Thon begins March 2 - Sign up now!
Please support your child's lifelong love of reading and the HES PTA fundraiser.
Kindergarten Registration Opens
When:
Kindergarten registration opens on March 2, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Tues. March 3 is a 3-Hour Early Dismissal Day
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Tues. March 3 is a 3-Hour Early Dismissal Day for staff Professional Learning. HES will dismiss at 12:55pm. Please make any necessary childcare arrangements.
Talent Show
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Tattoo a Teacher to be held March 6
Sale is March 2-5
Grade 5 Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA)
Testing for grade 5
Career Day is March 19!
We’re excited to host Career Day on Thursday, March 19! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about different careers and hear directly from community members about their jobs and career paths.
5th grade students will take the Maryland School Survey
When:
Hammond ES 5th grade students will take the Maryland School Survey on February 24, 2026.
Book Fair Thank You
Thank you from the PTA to all of the students, families, staff and parent volunteers that helped to make this year's Scholastic Book Fair a huge success.
Upcoming Speech & Language Information Session for Parents
March 23 there is an informational session for parents on Speech and Language Development in the elementary years. This session will cover typical language development, indicators of when to be concerned, strategies for supporting children at home, and an overview of how speech-language impairment is identified within the school system.
Food Pantry Assistance at Reservoir High School
When:
Use form to reserve your Food Pantry assistance.
Spring Break Basketball Camp
https://www.hcpss.org/parents/distributing-information/ SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP
Outdoor Recess and Weather Conditions
Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, physical education, or any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index is less than 95.