Important News

Please be advised that due to recent recalls of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone, these phones are no longer allowed on HCPSS school property, effective immediately. The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazard to consumers. Please contact the Office of Safety, Environment and Risk Management at 410-313-6739 with…

Take Your Child to Work Day is on Thursday, April 27th. It is a valuable opportunity to empower our students to learn about the many career choices they have and observe their parents in a different light. Students who are absent on that date with a note from a parent stating Take Your Child to Work Day as the reason…

Guest Reader Day was AMAZING!! We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our guest readers for taking time out of their busy day to read to our students. It was a huge success! Students and staff enjoyed celebrating the love of reading with our many guests!

Last year was so successful that this year's dual-theme for Earth Day Week is once again "Earth-Friendly Transportation" and "No Child Left Inside - Get Outside to Learn." Starting April 15th and running all week through April 23rd, AES families are encouraged to take 'selfies' of any Earth-friendly transportation they engage in to get somewhere, which could include walking, bike-riding…

4/3/2017 There has been a new national recall of Epipens in the United States. HCPSS Health Services staff are currently identifying any assigned epipens in the health rooms for the affected Lot numbers ( view impacted lot numbers from Mylan). Parents with the affected Epipens will be contacted for a replacement. Health Services will not discard Epipens while waiting for…

The bike rack has been relocated next to back door entrance in order accommodate the increasing number of students that bike to school. The change of location will permit bikes to be properly locked and stored along both sides of the rack.

THANK YOU Mrs. Lindauere, Mr. Trawick and Mr. Disney for organizing Jump Rope For Heart. With your help, the AES family raised $7,412.08 to support the American Heart Association. The donation will continue to help the foundation raise awareness about heart-healthy living and fund more lifesaving scientific research and education efforts. WAY TO GO ATHOLTON!

March was Youth Art Month! Our students created some exceptional artwork during March. In celebration, There are several art shows happening around the county: The 46th annual Spring Student Exhibit at the Columbia Mall opens at 10:00 AM on April 4th and runs through April 20th at 3:00pm. The reception is April 6th from 6:00 - 7: 00. Invitations went…

We are excited to have author Erica Perl come share her books and writing techniques with our students on Tuesday, May 16. If you'd like to pre-order any of her books, an order form came home in the 3/31 Friday Folders.

The Related Arts team is organizing the Spring Fling celebration for students on Friday, April 21st. Each grade level will participate in a variety of activities during their grade’s designated Related Arts time on the 21st. We will need several parent volunteers to help at each station collecting tickets, distributing prizes, and overseeing the activities. There are two time slots…