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12/2/24 HES/HMS Early Dismissal

Due to a power outage and lack of heating in the buildings, Hammond Elementary and Middle schools are closing early today. Hammond MS will dismiss at 9:30 a.m. and Hammond ES will dismiss at 10:15 a.m. All PM sessions of half-day Pre-K and RECC are canceled.

All aftercare programs at HES/HMS, sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks, are canceled. All afternoon and evening activities at the two schools are canceled, including community-sponsored programs.

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