Important News

Return Students' Chromebooks!

Last year, our students had a 1:1 ratio for devices, but they were collected at the end of the year to help reduce wear and tear on them over the summer except for those children participating in a HCPSS summer school program or who were in Pre-K. As you may be aware, the ratio for number of Chromebooks allotted to…

Battle of the Books for 5th Graders!

It's that time of year - time to set up teams for the Battle of the Books! Fifth grade students have all received a presentation in the last week on the Battle of the Books, a reading competition for fifth graders in Howard County Public Schools. It is completely optional for students to join. Please see the slideshow here that…

We Belong Newsletter

Each month, a new SEL (social and emotional learning) newsletter called "We Belong!" will be shared to highlight SEL activities, spotlight different teachers/classrooms, and share important information regarding holidays, dates, etc... Select the month you are interested in reading below. June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022

Claire’s Gourmet Fundraiser

We are currently running a Claire’s Gourmet Fundraiser. Please see the attached letter for all important information and dates. Packets were just distributed to all students so please check their backpacks or take home packets. Ready to get started? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We appreciate your support of this fundraiser, as it provides much needed funds. Thank You for your…

HCPSS Educational Partnerships 2021-2022 Annual Report

Curious about the HCPSS Educational Partnerships? The HCPSS Educational Partnerships 2021-2022 Annual Report has just been released. Each school’s partners are listed, as well as system wide (at-large), curricular and program office partnerships. The report highlights the vital role partners play to help students achieve success in life, wherever their path may lead.

Back-to-School Night Presentations

Thank you to all of those families that attended our Back-to-School Nights. If you were unable to come or if you simply need to check details, please find your child's grade level presentation below: Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Gifted and Talented (GT) * Please note that these slideshows share the general presentations -…

HCPSS Policies to Review

The following policies have been updated and are available for you to view below. Policy 1020: Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy 1025: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy 1060: Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, and Intimidation Policy 8100: Field Trips Policy 9020: Student Rights and Responsibilitie s Policy 9260: Student Search and Seizure

Policy 10010 Update – Distributing Information to the Community

At the July 14th meeting, the Board of Education voted to approve changes to Policy 10010 – Distribution and Display of Materials and Announcements. The most notable change is that organizations will now solely distribute information through HCPSS electronic channels, such as Canvas. Approved materials will be published on the HCPSS Community News and Programs website, which is user-friendly and…

Elkster Examiner '22-'23

This message will be updated weekly with the latest Elkster Examiner. Please check back frequently! May 30th, 2023 May 22, 2023 May 15, 2023 May 8, 2023 May 1, 2023 April 24, 2023 April 18, 2023 April 11, 2023 March 27, 2023 March 20, 2023 March 13, 2023 March 6, 2023 February 21, 2023 February 13, 2023 - Amended Date…