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  • ALL FAMILIES NEED TO UPDATE THEIR FAMILY FILE BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS
  • 7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
    • The State of Maryland requires all students entering 7th - 12th grade to have the MCV4 and Tdap vaccines before the first day of school. Failure to provide proof of these two vaccines may result in your child being excluded on the first day of school. Most 7th grade students have already received these immunizations. If you have not heard from the health room regarding your student's vaccination status, then your student has the necessary vaccines to meet state compliance and no further action is required on your part. If you have any additional questions, please email the school nurse at  kassandra_wanless@hcpss.org Thank you!
  • PTA NEWS / IMPORTANT DATES
  • NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - AUGUST 20, 1:00pm to 2:30pm 
    • ALL new 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend.
    • ALL 6th grade students should attend with their parents.
    • Parents will come to the cafeteria upon arrival, while students are broken into groups to meet teachers, see their classrooms, and test out their lockers.  
    • This is a great chance to get ready for school to begin!
  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL / SCHOOL HOURS
    • START TIME:  8:15-8:30AM
      • All students can enter the building starting at 8:15am.  Students must be in their first period class by the 8:30am bell.
    • END OF DAY:  3:15PM
  • STUDENT DROP OFF / PICK UP PROCEDURES
    • Parents can drop off students beginning at 8:15am each day.  There are two loops that parents can use.  Please be mindful of the procedures, allow plenty of time, and be considerate.  Traffic can be hectic around school for arrival and dismissal.  
    • Drop off locations are in the lower parking lot and in the upper parking lot by Cedar Lane School.
  • BUS TRANSPORTATION
  • WALKERS/BIKERS/SCOOTERS
    • Students are allowed to walk, bike or ride scooters to and from school.  Please ensure that your kids follow safe riding practices, wear helmets, and bring locks.  We are not responsible for lost or stolen items from campus.  There are racks for students to use at the upper and lower parking lots of the school.
  • BREAKFAST & LUNCH
    • For the 2026-2027 school year, the meal prices are as follows: breakfast $2.00, lunch $3.30, and milk $.50. You can access your student's lunch account here. Students will be given a PIN # to pay for lunch; cash is not accepted. Please ensure your student has this number before the first day of school. 
  • FREE AND REDUCED MEALS PROGRAM / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
    • Many HCPSS families are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program, which provides children with a wide range of benefits. Families are encouraged to verify their eligibility and submit a FARMs application as soon as possible. Families must submit a new application every school year. Details on Free and Reduced Meals can be found here. 
  • LOCKERS
    • Every student is given a locker to use on the first day of school.  Students are expected to use these during the day and this helps eliminate the need to carry all items throughout the day.
    • Students can use locker shelves to increase organization.  These are not supplied by the school.
  • SCHOOL SUPPLIES
    • School Supply lists can be found here:  https://lkms.hcpss.org/resources
    • Teachers will inform students of what is needed once school begins.
    • All students will have an HCPSS Chromebook distributed to them if they don’t have one already.  Students may not use personal computers during school hours.
  • DAILY ATTENDANCE
    • Use the following email to notify us if your child is ever not in school. LKMSabsence@hcpss.org
    • Ms. Heidi Thomas is our school’s Attendance Secretary and can be reached at 410-880-5988 if you have any questions.
  • STUDENT MEDICATIONS
  • STUDENT SCHEDULES
    • Full schedules will be available for viewing beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 19.
  • IMPORTANT DATES
    • New Student Orientation:  August 20 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
    • First Day of School:  August 24
    • Back to School Night:  September 2 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
    • 6th Grade Social:  September 11 from 3:15pm to 5:15pm
    • Fall Dance:  October 23 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm