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Elkridge Food Pantry The Elkridge Food Pantry provides FREE food to residents of Elkridge, Hanover or Jessup. Clients must show proof of residence with a utility bill, driver’s license, or some other kind of photo ID. Available food includes non-perishable foods: rice, potatoes, vegetables, pasta, canned fruit, cereal, and others. When available, fresh fruits, vegetables and frozen meat are provided…

MCAP testing starts this week at LRHS. You may know MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) by its former name, PARCC. All grades are scheduled to take the math and ELA tests and all grades will take the MISA (Maryland Integrated Science Assessment). Our testing schedule is as follows: Thursday, September 23 Friday, September 24 Monday, September 27 Tuesday, September 28…

Our school newspaper The Lightning Flash welcomes you back to a new school year! Per the tradition of passing on upperclassmen wisdom down to the rising underclassmen, the LRHS Lightning Flash shares tips that last year's seniors think are crucial to success in high school. Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! The Lightning Flash honors the triumphs and accomplishments of Hispanic…

History of Racial Justice Struggle in Education Workshop Join staff from Long Reach and HCPSS for a multi-session workshop. The History of Racial Justice Struggle in Education will explore the long journey for educational justice initiated by Black, Indigenous, Chicanx and Latinx communities. This workshop will take place over the course of four sessions - September 30, October 14, October…

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching! This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer a virtual enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12. Registration will take place online September 25 from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families…

HC DrugFree's first Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meeting for this school year will be held on Monday, September 27 from 5:30 to 7:00 on Zoom. Rebecca Eng, former HCPSS School Psychologist, will be discussing the dangers of alcohol use, including alcohol poisoning/overdosing and mixing alcohol with prescription medications. Teens will learn warning signs that indicate when someone may be experiencing…

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanics to the United States by celebrating their heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with…

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA A Long Reach Theatre Department Production in Collaboration with Howard Theatre Guests Location: Long Reach High School Auditorium Performance Dates & Times: Friday September 23 at 7:00 pm Saturday September 24 at 7:00pm Sunday September 25 at 2:00pm ONLINE TICKET PURCHASING AT: https://hcpss.booktix.com/ IMPORTANT POLICIES TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET All Safety Policies outlined…

LRHS Spirit Week (10/4 - 10/8) Monday, Oct 4 - Decades Tuesday, Oct 5 - Costumes and Characters Wednesday, Oct 6 - Holidays Thursday, Oct 7 - Tourist/Tropical Friday, Oct 8 - Class Colors and Pep Rally (Periods 5-6 in the stadium - weather permitting) Saturday, October 9: Parade at 9:00am (Weather permitting) Football Game 1:00pm 2021 Homecoming Dance 7…