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

Congratulations to our incredible fifth graders and the entire Fifth Grade Team for an outstanding performance during today’s Simulated Congressional Hearings! Your hard work, preparation, critical thinking, and collaboration were evident throughout each presentation, and you should be incredibly proud of all you accomplished.

Our students did an exceptional job transforming their learning into action—demonstrating deep understanding, confidence, and the ability to thoughtfully communicate and defend their ideas. Today’s experience showcased not only your academic growth, but also your leadership, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

A special thank you to our dedicated Fifth Grade Team for their guidance, encouragement, and countless hours of preparation that helped make this experience such a success.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the members of our community who generously volunteered their time to serve as judges. Your thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and support provided meaningful opportunities for both celebration and growth, helping to make this experience authentic and impactful for our students.

Today was a wonderful example of what makes our school community so special. We are incredibly proud of our fifth graders for representing our school with such pride, professionalism, and enthusiasm!

With appreciation and Dolphin Pride,

Debra A. Anoff, Principal

Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

June

• 11- PTA Thank You Party (RSVP to PTA)
• 12-2nd Gr. End of Year Celebration
• 15-5th Gr. Promotion Ceremony-9:15 am
• 15-1st Gr End of Year Celebration
• 15-4th Gr. End of Year Celebration
• 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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Spanish

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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

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
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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All medications remaining in the health room at the end of the school year must be picked up by a parent/guardian by student dismissal time (12:10 p.m.) on Thursday, June 18th, 2026. Any medication not picked up by this time will be discarded per HCPSS medication policy.

If you have any questions regarding medication pick up, please contact the health room at

410-313-2800.

We want to see what you can imagine! Draw anything that you love and want to share that uses the given space in interesting ways, and maybe brings a smile to someone’s face.

If your child rides a ZUM bus (bus numbers with six digits), please save their Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) card for next school year. The RFID card will automatically update with your child's new bus number and route for the 2026–2027 school year and will be ready to use on the first day of school.

This also applies to current 5th-grade students who will be attending Burleigh Manor Middle School next year. Please keep the RFID card over the summer so it can be used when school begins.

At this time of year, many families are making plans for next school year and may be preparing for a move. If your family has moved or will be moving, please update your address information in Family File as soon as possible. If you need assistance, please contact the Centennial Lane Elementary School front office.

Please note that current residency documentation must be provided whenever a family's address changes. If you have moved, we also encourage you to call the office so we can help you understand your options and support a smooth transition for your child through the remainder of the school year.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year

Online registration for Kindergarten students opened on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Children who live within our school district and will be five years old on or before September 1, 2026 are required to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Kindergarten Registration link provides a concise overview of everything parents and guardians need to know, including direct access to the online registration portal and additional resources.

Please note: After completing the online portion, parents/guardians must visit the school after the registrar notifies you that your registration has been accepted in order to finalize the process.

We also encourage families to review the Road to Kindergarten link, which offers detailed information about what to expect in Kindergarten and connects families to additional helpful resources.

Please share this information with friends and neighbors. Having accurate enrollment numbers early helps us plan staffing, materials, and supports to ensure a strong start for our newest learners.

The HCPSS Pre-K Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-27Links to an external site. school year! The Pre-K Program is offered at no cost to families who qualify and is made available to eligible children in all attendance areas. Children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2026, to be considered for fall 2026 enrollment and must also meet the eligibility criteria.

Please visit the HCPSS Pre-K Program websiteLinks to an external site. for information about the program, eligibility criteria, and how to applyLinks to an external site.. If you have additional questions about the program, please contact the Office of Early Childhood Programs at 410-313-6836.”

As part of the A+ Partnership with HCLS, schools are invited to share information and resources about summer reading with all our students and families. Click hereLinks to an external site. for more information.

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.

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.

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.