Important News

Attendance Family Session - January 15

Family Attendance Night Join us for a fun night of community and family learning. We will talk about the importance of attendance and the impact it has on reading by grade 3 as well as high school graduation. Childcare and dinner will be provided. Where: LWES When: Wednesday, January 15th Dinner at 5:30pm Childcare and Family Education Night: 6pm -…

American Education Week - November 18-22

We want to invite you to first your child's small group time or math class time. Below you will find the dates and times we have planned. Every family will leave with some activities that you can use at home with your child to support their learning. Hope you can join us! Grade Date Time RECC Monday, November 18th 9:30-10:00…

Parent/Teacher Conferences - November 25 and 26

We wanted to make you aware of the upcoming Fall Parent/Teacher conferences for this school year. There will be an in-person option and a virtual option for conferences. The LWES staff is looking forward to meeting with you during the conference window. Each conference will be 20 minutes in length. We will conduct conferences during the following times: Monday, November…

Report Cards - November 8

Quarter 1 report cards are available online.. To learn more about Standards Based Instruction and Reporting (SBIR) and the Grades 3-5 new report card, review the following resources: Elementary Standards Based Instruction and Reporting for Families website (watch the primary or intermediate screencast) www.hcpss.org/report-cards Linked below are resources to help you access and review your child’s report, as well as…

Morning Meetings - October 21-25

Mark your calendars! Our next round of Morning Meetings will be happening this week. ¡Marquen sus calendarios! Nuestra próxima ronda de Reuniones Matinales tendrá lugar esta semana. Families and students will be welcomed into the cafeteria beginning at 8:25am on morning meeting days for each grade. Las familias y los estudiantes serán recibidos en la cafetería a partir de las…

HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching! The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class…

Parental Right to Know Letter

Dear HCPSS Title I Parent(s)/Guardian(s): The Howard County Public School System is committed to ensuring equity and giving every child an opportunity to succeed. Essential to this mission is hiring and retaining highly effective teachers and support staff who are invested in providing safe and secure classroom environments where every child is encouraged to thrive. Your school has been identified…

HCPSS Strategic Planning Input Survey

HCPSS Strategic Planning Input Survey - As part of the HCPSS strategic planning process, students, staff and families are being asked to provide input about their values for our school system. Parents/Guardians: Please complete this HCPSS Strategic Planning Input Survey by 9/20/2024 and share the student version with your Grade 5-12 student. This survey is anonymous and available in multiple…

Free and Reduced Meals Application

HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income…

HC DrugFree Updates

Drive-Thru Medication and Sharps Disposal – Saturday, October 26th in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot near the Swim Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medication, EpiPens and other sharps, vitamins, pet meds, vape devices, inhalers, and more! Need student, adult, and medically-trained adult volunteers. Giving away 25 medication lockboxes purchased by…