Important News

HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session This year, 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, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space…

Spread The Word to Incoming Kindergarten Families! The Road to Kindergarten information sessions will be held for families of children who will begin kindergarten in Fall 2024. Sessions are 6:30-7:30 and are offered on the following dates: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, Centennial High School Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Hammond High School Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 Wilde Lake High School SNOW…

Thank You!! Thank You! The Staff Appreciation Committee would like to thank all individuals who donated items from our Amazon Wish List. We were able to Stock the Staff Lounge with snacks and drinks on the Monday and Tuesday during conference week! Thank you again for your generous support. Restaurant Night at Chipotle 4-8PM TONIGHT! Chipotle will donate 33% of…

Thank You!! Thank you so much for all the volunteers and participants that made this year’s Turkey Trot such a success! Restaurant Night at Chipotle 12/5 4-8PM Chipotle will donate 33% of Event Sales to the SJLES PTA on 12/5 from 4-8PM. You’ll need to use the code: ZJ2E93P for online orders OR show the below flier. PTA Meeting &…

Clean Out Your Closet & Help SJLES Raise Money Our Clothing to Cash recycling bin at the entrance of our car loop pays SJLES for every pound of clothing collected. All items will be re-worn, repurposed, or recycled. Help support our school and green school initiatives one bag at a time! Clothing to Cash Recycling Program Information

LAST & FINAL CALL! SJLES Q1 Family Feedback Survey Reminder Surveys submitted: 47 thus far 2022 Totals: 79 family submissions With the first quarter now behind us, we find ourselves at a perfect time to seek additional input, reflect upon our work and service thus far, and calibrate our approach going forward. Families, your insights and voice are critical to…

Photographers from Strawbridge Studios will be at SJLES on Friday, 12/8, to retake individual portraits for students. All students will be photographed for the yearbook. If you would like to purchase a photography package, please review the information below. You can preorder a package online using the SJLES Order Code FM433002 . Just a reminder that these portraits are not…

HCPSS & The Council of Elders (TCOE) Community Academy - Social Emotional Well-being and Substance Misuse On December 16 from 9-10:30 a.m., parents and families are invited to attend a virtual session regarding how to effectively support students in maintaining positive Social and Emotional Well-Being and prevent substance misuse. Representatives from HCPSS and community partner organizations will provide resources for…

The Howard County Literacy Association Young Author’s Contest The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines ( link Guidelines PDF ) for information about the rules and guidelines. All entries must have…

This year, the Howard County Public School System will be administering the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) to students in grades 3. The CogAT is a group-administered ability test that measures students’ reasoning abilities, which they develop through in-school and out-of-school experiences. It is not designed to test a student’s academic achievement, but their potential. The test is made of three…