Centennial Lane Elementary:

Centennial Lane Elementary School

Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal

Mrs. Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

3825 Centennial Lane

Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 313-2800

(410) 313-2804 - Fax

(410) 313-1710 (Health Room)

Student Hours: 8:45a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

cles.hcpss.org

Today, we had a phenomenal Field Day here at Centennial Lane Elementary School!

There was excitement, laughter, teamwork, and plenty of smiles all around as we celebrated CLES Field Day 2026! Our students had a wonderful time participating in the many engaging activities planned throughout the day. From cooperative games to exciting challenges, every event encouraged students to work collaboratively, support one another, and have fun while staying active.

Field Day is always a special tradition at CLES, and it would not be possible without the incredible support of our parent volunteers. A huge thank you goes out to all of the parents who gave their time and energy to help make this day such a success. Without all of our wonderful volunteers, we would not be able to have such a fabulous Field Day experience for our students.

We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Mr. Pusloskie, Mr. Watts, and Mr. Cicmanec for their outstanding planning, organization, and execution of this year’s Field Day. Their hard work, creativity, and dedication created a successful, engaging, and well-run event that our students will remember for a long time.

Our students showed wonderful sportsmanship, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the day. It was amazing to watch them collaborate, encourage one another, and successfully complete the many activities together.

Thank you to everyone who helped make CLES Field Day 2026 such a memorable and successful event! We are so proud of our students and grateful for our supportive school community.

With appreciation and Dolphin Pride,

Debra A. Anoff, Principal

Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

May

• 16-CLES PTA Spring Fair & Silent Auction
• 25-Memorial Day-Schools & Offices Closed
• 27-Eid al-Adha-Schools & Offices Closed

June

• 2-CLES Spring Showcase Concert 6:30 PM @ CHS - more info coming soon
• 3-CLES 5th gr. Music Department Pancake Breakfast- more info coming soon
• 3-PTA Walk & Wheel Wednesday
• 5-5th Gr. Simulated Congressional Hearing
• 5-Spirit Day-Wear Red, White & Blue to support our 5th graders during SCH!
• 6-PTA 5th Gr. End-of-Year Party
• 8-UPDATED-Full Day of School
• 12-2nd Gr. End of Year Celebration-More info coming soon
• 12-3rd Gr. End of Year Celebration-More info coming soon
• 15-5th Gr. Promotion Ceremony-9:15 am more info coming soon
• 15-1st Gr End of Year Celebration-More info coming soon
• 15-4th Gr. End of Year Celebration-More info coming
• 16-3 hr Early Dismissal-CLES Dismisses @ 12:15 pm
• 16-Kindergarten End Of Year Program and Picnic-More info coming soon!
• 17- 3 hr Early Dismissal-CLES Dismisses @ 12:15 pm
• 18-Last Day of School 3 hr Early Dismissal-CLES Dismisses @ 12:15 pm
• 19-Juneteenth School Offices Closed
• 23-Primary Election Day-School Offices Closed

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There will be no printed 2025-2026 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

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2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
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5. Adding to your calendar of choice (See your calendar for specifics on adding a new calendar)

You also may view and/or download printable PDFs of the full calendar and/or important dates only. Updates to the PDFs will be noted on the HCPSS calendar page.

PLEASE NOTE! The calendar is subject to change. The online calendar reflects the most recent version.

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Band Registration:

Band registration opens on Wednesday, May 20. You can find the online registration link at www.clesbands.org

The link will open at 4pm on May 20. Sign up quickly, as some instruments fill up early! The best chance at getting your first choice depends on how early you sign up. Hard copies of registration forms will also go home on Wednesday.

Reach out to Mr. Henley at brandon_henley@hcpss.org with any questions.

Just a reminder that as we begin the 4th quarter, it is important for students to arrive at school on time each day. Recently, we have seen an increase in students arriving after the late bell. Prompt arrival helps students start their day smoothly and ensures they do not miss valuable instructional time.

As a reminder, students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:45 a.m. If you arrive at 8:45 a.m. or later, parents should escort their students into the building and sign them in.

We appreciate your support in helping all students finish the school year strong.

We kindly ask for your cooperation during student pick-up to help ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone in our school community.

Please be mindful not to park too close to the ends of neighbors’ driveways or block access in any way while picking up students in the neighborhoods surrounding our school. Additionally, we ask that you do not use private driveways to turn around or park while waiting for students. Our neighbors rely on clear access to their homes, and your courtesy is greatly appreciated.

When parking along the street, please follow all posted regulations, avoid double parking, and be considerate of traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors and a safe dismissal process for all students.

MSDE will host virtual Math Policy Family Information Sessions in June 2026 to support family understanding of upcoming mathematics initiatives and updates for the 2026–2027 school year. Participants must register in advanceLinks to an external site. to receive session links. Click hereLinks to an external site. for details and dates/times.

• Make Your Voice Heard! Your Opinion Matters!: Parents and guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope by Friday, June 5, 2026. The survey can also be completed onlineLinks to an external site.. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in HCPSS. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland.

Drop your items in our white donation bins! Our donation box collects clothing, shoes, and textiles, and Centennial Lane earns money based on the total weight collected each month.

Please note: All donations must be bagged before being placed in the bin.

The HCPSS Pre-K program is provided, per Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) regulations, to any child who meets first priority criteria (income eligible, homelessness, and foster care). This eligibility is based on information submitted on the HCPSS Pre-K Early Admission application and the supporting documentation that is provided.

The Pre-K application will be available online for families beginning Monday, March 9, at 9:00 am. The online application is the preferred method of submission. However, families may request a downloadable application by emailing hcpss_pk@hcpss.org.

For more information on Pre-K Eligibility and Requirements, please visit the HCPSS website Pre-K Registration page here.

As a reminder, for the safety and security of our students and staff, all visitors must sign in at the Sign-In computer located in the front lobby using a government-issued photo ID. Please be sure to bring your ID with you whenever you visit. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment for everyone.

Parents can email CLESabsence@hcpss.org to report a student’s absence. Please include your child(ren)’s full name, parent’s/guardian’s full name and phone number, the date your child(ren) was absent and the reason. Parents may instead choose to send in a paper excuse note to their child’s teacher with the same information when the student returns to school.

For families requesting local discretionary absences, please complete a Local Discretionary Absence Request Form and submit it to the front office at least one week in advance.

In alignment w/ Policy 10010, the following announcements have been approved by the Public Information Office for distribution.

The below community notices are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the HCPSS.