Important Dates:
August 2023
- Tuesday, 8/8/23 1:00pm to 1:45pm - Popsicles with Admin - all ELMS students invited, parents should drop their child off at the main entrance and return at the end of the event
- Thursday, 8/10/23 1:00pm to 1:45pm - Popsicles with Admin - all ELMS students invited, parents should drop their child off at the main entrance and return at the end of the event
- Thursday, 8/24/23 1:00pm - 6th Grade & New Student Orientation - ELMS Cafeteria (parents and students encouraged to attend)
- Monday, 8/28/23 - School begins for students
September 2023
- Monday, 9/4/23 - Labor Day - Schools and offices closed
- Thursday, 9/7/23 5:30pm - GT Parent Night (Media Center)
- Thursday, 9/7/23 6:00pm- Back to School Night
- Thursday, 9/12/23 7:00pm- Virtual NHD Parent Night (Google Meet Code: ELMSNHD)
- Friday, 9/15/23 - Schools and offices closed
- Monday, 9/18/23 - Spirit Day - Wear Red, White & Blue
- Thursday, 9/21/23 - Fall Picture Day
- Friday 9/22/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear a Crazy Hat or Sports Related Hat
- Monday, 9/25/23 - Schools and offices closed
- Tuesday, 9/26/23 - 6th Grade Field Trip to Terrapin Adventures
October 2023
- Wednesday, 10/11/23 through Friday, 10/13/23 - MAP Testing (Math & ELA classes)
- Friday, 10/13/23 - Wacky Tacky Day - Dress in your craziest, tackiest combo style
- Tuesday, 10/17/23 - Flu Clinic at ELMS - registration link
- Thursday, 10/19/23 3pm-6pm - 8th grade lock-in (permission slips required)
- Friday, 10/20/23 - Professional Work day - Schools closed for students
- Monday, 10/23/23 - Pre-Conference schedule opens for students/families who require additional time (group conferences, interpreting needs, etc)
- Friday, 10/27/23 - Pink Out Day - Wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Tuesday, 10/31/23 - Professional Learning day - Schools close 3 hours early. End of first marking period.
November 2023
- Thursday, 11/2/23 - Picture make-up/retake day
- Friday, 11/3/23 - Last day to schedule conferences that require additional time (interpreters, etc)
- Friday, 11/3/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Monday, 11/6/23 - Conference Schedule opens to all families at 8:00am
- Wednesday, 11/8/23 - Q1 Reports Cards issued on Synergy at 4:00pm
- Friday, 11/10/23 6:00pm - ELMS World Heritage Night - Click here to participate!
- Tuesday, 11/14/23 - ELMS American Education Week - 6th grade parent/guardians welcome to visit
- Wednesday, 11/15/23 - ELMS American Education Week - 7th & 8th grade parent/guardians welcome to visit
- Friday, 11/17/23 - Conference Schedule closes for families at 12:00pm
- Monday, 11/20/23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (in-person) - Schools close 3 hours early
- Tuesday, 11/21/23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (virtual) - Schools close 3 hours early
- Wednesday, 11/22/23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (virtual) - Schools closed for students
- Thursday, 11/23/23 - Thanksgiving holiday - Schools and offices closed
- Friday, 11/24/23 - Thanksgiving holiday - Schools and offices closed
December 2023
- Friday, 12/1/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Monday, 12/4/23 - ELMS Spirit Day - Warm up in a winter scarf day! Wear your favorite winter scarf.
- Wednesday, 12/6/23 6:30pm - ELMS Fall Show (More details to come...)
- Thursday, 12/7/23 6:30pm - ELMS Fall Show (More details to come...)
- Monday, 12/11/23 to Tuesday, 12/19/23 - ELMS Book Fair
- Wednesday, 12/13/23 - Professional Work and Wellness Day -Schools close 3 hours early
- Monday, 12/18/23 - Winter PJ Day
- Tuesday, 12/19/23 - Color Block Tuesday
- Wednesday, 12/20/23 - Two Turtle Doves Twin Day
- Thursday, 12/21/23 - Sleigh the Holiday Gear
- Friday, 12/22/23 - Ugly Sweater Day
- Monday, 12/25/23 through Friday, 12/29/23 - Winter Break - Schools and offices closed
January 2024
- Monday, 1/1/24 - New Year's Day (observed) -Schools and offices closed
- Friday, 1/5/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Monday, 1/15/24 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools and offices closed
- Wednesday, 1/17/24 - Professional Work and Wellness Day - Schools close 3 hours early
- Monday, 1/22/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
- Tuesday, 1/24/24 6:00pm - 2024-2025 Parent Information Night for New Students (5:30pm GT)
- Thursday, 1/26/24 - (NEW) End of second marking period (approved at Board of Ed Meeting 1/18/24)
- Friday, 1/26/24 6:30pm - ELMS Winter Showcase - ELMS Got Talent!
February 2024
- Friday, 2/2/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Monday, 2/5/24 - (NEW) Report Cards issued at 4:00pm (approved at Board of Ed Meeting 1/18/24)
- Friday, 2/9/24 - Countywide Professional Learning Day. Schools closed for students
- Wednesday, 2/14/24 - Show the LOVE Day - Wear red, purple and/or pink
- Friday, 2/16/24 - "Tie"red of Winter Day - Wear a colorful, funky tie or ties
- Monday, 2/19/24 - Presidents Day - Schools and offices closed
- Friday, 2/23/24 - Honor Black History Month - Wear black, yellow, red and/or green
- Tuesday, 2/27/24 - Team/Club Picture Day
- Thursday, 2/29/24 - Throwback Thursday/Decades Day - Wear clothing frm your favorite decade.
March 2024
- Friday, 3/1/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Tuesday, 3/5/24 - Hearing and Vision Screening for all 8th graders, all new HCPSS students, and any referrals
- Wednesday, 3/13/24 - Professional Work and Wellness Day. Schools close 3 hours early
- Monday, 3/18/24 - GT Debate Field Trip
- Wednesday, 3/20/24 - Hearing and Vision Rescreens
- Thursday, 3/21/24 - 8th grade Panoramic Picture Day
- Thursday, 3/21/24 - Spring Picture Day (Optional) & 8th grade Panoramic Picture
- Monday, 3/25/24 through Monday, 4/1/24 - Spring Break - Schools closed (offices closed 3/29 & 4/1)
April 2024
- Monday, 4/1/24 - Spring Break - Schools and offices closed
- Friday, 4/5/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Monday, 4/8/24 & Tuesday, 4/9/24 - MCAP ELA Testing (All grades)
- Tuesday, 4/9/24 - End of third marking period
- Wednesday, 4/10/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools closed for students
- Thursday, 4/11/24 - Last Day to order ELMS yearbook
- Friday, 4/12/14 - Wacky Tacky Mismatch Day
- Wednesday, 4/17/24 - Report Cards issued at 4:00pm
- Friday, 4/19/24 2:45pm-4:45pm - 6th & 7th Grade Social - ELMS PTA Sponsored
- Friday, 4/26/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - TWIN Day, Dress like a friend or teacher
May 2024
- Wednesday, 5/1/24 6:30pm - ELMS Spring Musical - HCPSS - Events (booktix.com)
- Thursday, 5/2/24 6:30pm - ELMS Spring Musical - HCPSS - Events (booktix.com)
- Friday, 5/3/24 6:30pm - ELMS Spring Musical - HCPSS - Events (booktix.com)
- Friday, 5/3/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Monday, 5/6/24 through Thursday, 5/9/24 - MCAP Social Studies Testing (8th grade only)
- Monday, 5/6/24 through Friday, 5/10/24 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
- Tuesday, 5/7/24 - Film Festival GT Field Trip
- Tuesday, 5/14/24 - Primary Election - Schools and offices closed.
- Friday, 5/17/24 - Professional Learning Day - Schools close 3 hours early
- Monday, 5/20/24 & Tuesday, 5/21/24 - MCAP Math Testing (All grades)
- Wednesday, 5/22/24 (Time TBA) - ELMS Spring Choir Concert at GPHS
- Monday, 5/27/24 - Memorial Day - Schools and offices closed
- Thursday, 5/30/24 (Time TBA) - Rising 6th Graders visit ELMS
- Thursday, 5/30/24 5:00pm - ELMS Evening of the Stars (More details to come...)
June 2024
- Monday, 6/3/24 - (Time TBA) ELMS Spring Orchestra Concert at LRHS
- Tuesday, 6/4/24 - Rising 9th Graders visit HS
- Wednesday, 6/5/24 - (Time TBA) ELMS Spring Band Concert at LRHS
- Wednesday, 6/5/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools close 3 hours early
- Friday, 6/7/24 - ELMS Spirit Day - Wear blue & white or ELMS gear
- Friday, 6/7/24 (Time TBA) - 8th Grade Dance - ELMS PTA Sponsored
- Wednesday, 6/12/24 - Professional Work Day - Schools close 3 hours early
- Thursday, 6/13/24 - Schools close 3 hours early
- Friday, 6/14/24 - Last Day for Students/Professional Work Day - Schools close 3 hours early
- Wednesday, 6/19/24 - Juneteenth Observance - Schools and offices closed
July 2023
- Thursday, 7/4/24 - Independence Day - Schools and offices closed
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ELMS Fundraising:
Weis 4 School - (School Code is 86494) 86494.pdf