Clemens Crossing Cougar Comments
Volume 47, Issue 2, August 15, 2025
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
Jaime Gittleson - Assistant Principal
Website: cces.hcpss.org
Location: 10320 Quarterstaff Road, Columbia, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 313-6866
Facebook: facebook.com/ClemensCrossingElementary
Twitter: @hcpss_cces
HCPSS Calendar + Related Arts Color Days
School Supply List for 2025-26
The supply list for the 2025-26 school year can be found on the main page of our school's website.
We encourage you to drop off your school supplies during Open House on August 22. Please be sure to clearly label your child's supplies with his/her name.
Zum RFID Bus Cards & Bus Stop Information
Zum RFID Cards:
Again this year, students who are bus riders will use their Zum RFID Bus Cards to scan on and off the bus each day. Students who were at CCES last year should use their card from last year and attach it to their backpack again. It should be used starting the first day of school, Monday, August 25th. If your child's card was lost, we will note this at the start of the year and request a new one.
If your child is new to CCES, we will request a card for them at the start of the school year. All kindergarten students will begin using the cards later in the year. Communication will come out later with the start date for our kindergarteners.
Bus Locator Information:
The HCPSS Bus locator will be updated before school starts. Please be sure to check your child's bus stop location, bus time, and bus number as they may have changed from last year. Please be sure to arrive at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
Single best way to be involved in PTA? Simply become a member!
Join here: https://clemens.givebacks.com/
The single most important thing you can do to support PTA this year is to join! Your $15 membership goes a long way to help us run programs like the Science Fair, International Night, Trunk or Treat, the Book Fair, Holiday Shop and so much more. Did you know that our PTA helps reduce the cost of school field trips through direct sponsorship? PTA also offers scholarships for students to participate in after school activities. All of these things and more are made possible through families and staff joining our PTA!
Our CCES PTA makes a big contribution to our school through family events, student enrichment and staff appreciation. Be part of it! Becoming a member does not obligate you to volunteer your time. There are many ways big and small to be involved in PTA throughout the year but if there is only ONE thing you're able to do for PTA , simply become a member and make a contribution to the excellence of our Clemens school community.
Join here: https://clemens.givebacks.com/
Cub Scout Pack 618
The summer is nearly gone, and it's time to think about how you want to shape your child's year. Joining a cub scout pack provides activities throughout the year that teach not only outdoorsmanship and social skills but science, art, and good citizenship. Come join us at a meetup at the huge playground at Blandair Park on 8/23 from 10am-12pm. The kids meet each other and play while you can find out more about all that Pack 618 has to offer! We welcome all children, kindergarten - 5th grade. To find out more, email Cubmaster@pack618md.com or visit our website at www.pack618md.com.