Important News

5th Grade Parents - Middle School Registration

Attention 5th Grade Parents: 2025-2026 Middle School Course Registration, Jan. 30 – Feb. 12, 2025 https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2025/01/middle-school-2025-2026-course-registration-jan-30-feb-12-2025/ January 23rd, 2025 Español | 中文 | 한국어 Middle school course selection for the 2025-2026 academic year will open for current 5-7 grade students Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., and run through Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:00 p.m. Beginning Jan. 30, students/families…

Winter Map Dates Grades 1-4 2025

WINTER MAP DATES FOR GRADES 1-4 SJLES students in grades 1-4 will take the winter administration of the MAP on the following dates. Absent students will make up their testing prior to February 27. Grade 1: ELA: Jan 27, MATH: Jan 31, both 9:25 - 11:25 Grade 2: ELA: ELA Feb 25, MATH; Feb 26, both 11:30 - 1:30 Grade…

HCPSS Start Times Advisory Workgroup

Members of the public are invited to participate in an advisory workgroup to assess school start times for the 2026-2027 school year. All those interested may complete an online form no later than Friday, Jan. 24.

Bullying Communication

As we reach the midpoint of the school year, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the importance of maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all our students. One of the most critical issues we face as a school community is bullying, which can have lasting effects on children’s well-being, social development, and academic success. We…

HCPSS Outdoor Activity Guidelines

HCPSS Outdoor Activity Guidelines Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, outdoor eating, physical education, or any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index reading is less than 95. The decision to go outside or stay inside for recess, outdoor eating…

Action Item

Winter is here and with snow in the forecast, it's important that you check your Family File to make sure your child's Unscheduled Early Closing Information is correct. If school closes early for inclement weather, power failure, or other emergency, your child will be sent home according to the information in your Family File. An Unscheduled Early Closing is not…

Action Item

Winter is here and with snow in the forecast, it's important that you check your Family File to make sure your child's Unscheduled Early Closing Information is correct. If school closes early for inclement weather, power failure, or other emergency, your child will be sent home according to the information in your Family File. An Unscheduled Early Closing is not…

Lost and Found

Water bottles, jackets, winter coats, etc. We can get items back to students when they are labeled. Items are already accumulating since the return to school after winter break. Thank you for your support with this!

2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration:

We need your help in spreading the word! Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025? If so, then it is time to start thinking about Kindergarten! As we prepare for our upcoming school year, it is important to have your child registered to ensure we have the correct number of teachers for…