Important News

The Winter MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) Assessment will be administered between January 29th and February 21st for Grades 1-5. Together with other classroom-based information, MAP results can help teachers make instructional decisions that match the needs of each child. We look forward to sharing this information with parents when we issue the quarter three report cards. Below are the…

Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps Health Department Recommendations Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before and after eating, after using the bathroom, after episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, whenever visibly soiled. If soap and water is unavailable, hand sanitizers may be used. Rub sanitizer over all hand surfaces until the…

Thank you for attending the band and orchestra concerts. Our students made great strides with just four months of practice. We hope you enjoyed the hard work they put into making the program possible. Learning to play an instrument is not easy for both the player and those he or she lives with. Your encouragement and continued support are appreciated…

Flu season is in full swing and we have had a few reported cases at AES. A stomach virus has also been reported at many HCPSS schools. This is a reminder that good hand washing and covering sneezes and coughs with tissues and sleeves are essential steps to preventing the spread of "germs." Also, remember that despite concerns about school…

During inclement weather, Atholton Elementary offers an Inclement Weather Drop and Go in front of the school beginning at 8:50. The bus loop is open for cars from 8:50 to 9:00 and reopens at 9:10 after the buses have dropped off students. Emails are typically not sent to announce the Inclement Weather Drop and Go’s, we ask that you monitor…

Thank you for your prompt responses regarding the unscheduled closing Friday. Although unscheduled early dismissals rarely occur, it is important that plans for this type of dismissal be updated as they change. Please check your child's Family File found in HCPSS Connect to make sure that the information that you have entered is correct. In addition to checking for updated…

Thank you for helping us make the Boosterthon Fundraiser a HUGE success. Our students were able to learn and and have fun, all while raising funds for our school. We also met the 50 state challenge, so the 2 students in each grade that received the most pledges will have a chance to pie Dr. Holden and Ms. Secula on…

As we enter into flu season, this is a reminder that good hand washing and covering sneezes and coughs with tissues and sleeves are essential steps to preventing the spread of "germs." Also, remember that despite concerns about school attendance, your children's health (and the health of other children) is most important of all. For this reason, we ask you…

In order to allow additional time to prepare for our winter concerts, the band and strings concert dates have been rescheduled. The orchestra concert will be held on Wednesday, January 17th and the band concert on Thursday, January 18th. Both concerts will take place in the AES cafeteria and will begin at 6:30 pm. Band and orchestra parents received this…

At this time each year, we often reflect on all of the things that we are thankful for. We want to express our deep appreciation and thankfulness to our wonderful staff and community. We have wonderful students, an amazing staff, and supportive parents. We hope you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving with your friends and family.