Important News

Online Registration

(Current HSES Families DO NOT NEED TO RE-ENROLL) NEW Students You can begin the online registration process for students new to Howard County! It is recommended that you work on a laptop or desktop to complete registration. Cell phone registration is not recommended. For details about registration and enrollment, visit www.hcpss.org/enroll/. Please call our front office at 410-313-2550 or email…

Attendance

If your child is going to be absent, follow these steps/Si su hijo va a estar ausente, siga estos pasos: Email hsesabsence@hcpss.org to report your childs absence. Envíe un correo electrónico a hsesabsence@hcpss.org para informar la ausencia de su hijo. In your email, please include your child's full name, grade and reason for absence. Please note, if you child is…

Distribution & Collection of Materials

Dear HSES Families, As previously announced, all students in grades prekindergarten through five will be provided with devices prior to the start of the school year. Please carefully review the below information regarding picking up a student Chromebook and curriculum materials (if available at that time). *If your student already has an HCPSS Chromebook from last school year, you do…

Homework Policy

Grades Pre-K – 2 Amount of Homework: No more than 20 minutes of homework per night will be assigned. In Pre-K and Kindergarten there will be no assignments that must be submitted to the teacher. Purpose of Homework: Homework provides practice opportunities for skill development. Families are encouraged to read to or with their children nightly. Families are encouraged to…

Technology Support and Tips

Tech Support for HCPSS Issued Chromebook -- Please visit the HCPSS website for detailed information on student devices: https://www.hcpss.org/devices/

Visit our Arctic Adventure Book Fair

November 20, 21, 22 and 25, 26, 2019 from 9:00 am - 6:30 pm. Our 23rd Celebration of Children's Book Week. In our Library Media Center - visit online before coming to school for more information. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hollifieldstation Flyers coming home with students the week of November 11, 2019

Gifted and Talented Information

Mrs. Speelman and Mr. Bayne, Gifted and Talented Resource Teachers shared information about their program. Their powerpoint presentation is below for review. 2020 Gifted and Talented Presentation for BTSN: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LyJw1mknmfdJaWOmUtF3KvNF9-LneIlYpeWxI6rB_TQ/edit?usp=sharing

Take a "Shelfie"

To celebrate reading and books during School Library Media Month in April, HSES students are being encouraged to take a " shelfie". A " shelfie" is a selfie of someone with his or her favorite book, bookshelf, or library! The photos will be displayed around the Library Media Center after Spring Break. Submit your " Shelfie" by copying the following…