Important News

New Car Loop Procedures for SY 2019-20

We want to make sure you are aware of some changes for the 2019-20 school year that will impact arrival and dismissal for all of our families including the families of our youngest students. In the past, the bus loop was utilized to drop off and pick up Pre-K students. For the safety of all students, staff and parents and…

Free and Reduced Meals Program (FARMs)

Please take a moment to view all of the benefits of our FARMs program. Even if your child does not require free or reduced meal prices, there are a number of benefits available for families. Completed applications can ultimately support all of our students through Title I funding and resources. You can learn more about the program and apply here.

Learning Behaviors Added to Progress Reports and Report Cards

The learning behaviors companion page is live on the HCPSS website and accessible HERE. The page contains key information about learning behaviors including indicators and grade level examples. Families are encouraged to review the information provided on the page as it relevant to the progress reports and report cards that will be distributed to students during the 2019-2020 school year.

Mentoring & Tutoring Opportunities

We look forward to partnering with families during the 2019-2020 school year to support our LoES community . However, there are also other opportunities within HCPSS for those interested:

Free and Inexpensive Summer Fun 2019

Follow the links below to learn about ideas for free and inexpensive family fun this summer: Free and Inexpensive Summer Fun 2019 Free 2019 Summer Fun - Calendar Version

Planning the HCPSS School Attendance Areas

This past January, the Board of Education directed that HCPSS initiate a systemwide school boundary review, which could potentially impact any or all of the 74 comprehensive schools in our county beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. This review will begin on June 13 with the presentation of the 2019 Feasibility Study and is critical due to population growth that…

2019 Summer Food Service Program

The Howard County Public School System is pleased to announce its participation in the 2019 Summer Food Service Program. Summer meals will be provided to all children ages 18 years and under without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Parents or guardians…

Free Capstone eBooks for Summer 2019!

Announcing a NEW electronic reading resource available to students for FREE! HCPSS students have received free access to Capstone eBooks through August 31, 2019! This resource has thousands of high interest books for children both in English and Spanish. The best feature is that students can search for books by their grade level or guided reading level! All books have…

Field Day Rescheduled to Friday, May 10

Based on the weather forecast between Thursday evening and Friday, we have decided to make the call regarding Field Day. There a significant chance of heavy rain on Thursday evening and storms are also possible Friday afternoon. As a result, we will plan to have Field Day next Friday, May 10th .

Title I Survey - Feedback Needed!

Longfellow (LoES) is a Schoolwide Title I School. Parent Involvement is an important part of Title I. LoES and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement. This will be used to evaluate our…