Important News

Fall is definitely here and things at Guilford have not slowed down one bit. We hosted an outstanding Girls Night Out evening last week. Our students were so excited to bring their moms, aunts, and grandmothers to Guilford for an evening of fun. Thanks to all who participated. In November, we are excited to host our annual Boys Night Out…

PTA NEWS Correction on a date: October 16,2018: PTA Restaurant Night, 5-9pm RED ROBIN Thank you all for making our fall fundraiser a success! We raised almost $500 from our sales of mums and fall flowers, an increase in profit of over 30% from last year!! ROAR cart begins for students NEXT WEEK! You can sign up to volunteer for…

October is Bully Awareness Month. Here at Guilford ES we consider bullying to be a serious issue. We promote a safe and secure learning environment in which students are able to learn, grow, and develop. Our school also desires the support and co-operation of all parents in the school community. October is National Bully Awareness Month. Here at GES, we…

On Tuesday, October 2nd Guilford was officially recognized by the Superintendent at the Board of Education meeting for earning the ECO National Green Schools Award. Congratulations to Debbie Robbins for coordinating our Green Team throughout the school year and to all the students who help Guilford be “green” each day. We are extremely proud of this recognition. Guilford was given…

Our students are truly into the school routine! Students are participating in daily community building activities, spending time getting to know each other and solving problems using our community circles. Reading groups have started and students are building their reading stamina, the amount of time they read to themselves without being distracted. We’ve started our math classes as well, students…

Confidentiality Training Course Anyone volunteering in any way at Guilford Elementary School must take the following training and submit the certificate to the front office before they will be allowed to volunteer. Thank you for your interest in volunteering within the Howard County School System! We value our volunteers and the contributions they make to our students and schools. According…

GES Back to School Night Announced: August 30th: Back to School Night 5:00 PM Grades 1, 2, & 3 6:30 PM GT Parent Orientation 7:00 PM Grades 4 & 5 August 31st: Kindergarten Open House 9:00 AM GES 2018-2019 School Supply List [[{"fid":"463","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"type":"media","attributes":{"class":"file media-element file-default"}}]]

Guilford Elementary School Awarded Eco-Schools USA Green Flag for Exceptional ‘Green’ Achievement Reston, VA (June 15, 2018) – Guilford Elementary School was recognized by National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program for exceptional achievement in ‘greening’ physical structure and grounds, conserving natural resources and integrating environmental education into curricula. It is the 6th school so honored in Maryland, and the 108th…

Good Afternoon Guilford Community! We are so excited its’ now June and the weather is finally feeling more like summer. We still have two weeks left, a combination of learning and fun-filled activities. We hope you are monitoring the calendar as to all that is happening. Just a reminder that some events are open to parents with tickets only and…

Congratulations to our Fifth Graders! Today they successfully completed their Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH). It was exciting to hear them share their speeches, to easily answer follow-up questions, and to incorporate current events into what they have learned. Our judges were extremely impressed, saying that Guilford students were the most prepared students they have seen. Congratulations Fifth Graders! Howard County…