Lake Elkhorn Middle School

Cradlerock School, located in Ellicot City, Md., is a part of the Howard County Public School System Founded in 1976, it offers classes from preschool through grade eight and enrolls more than 900 students. The school community is committed to continuously improving the school program and has developed a school improvement plan that focuses on reading and writing performance in all content areas, as well as a safe and appropriate learning environment. Its core subjects include language arts, social studies, math and science. It offers various extracurricular activities, which include after school enrichment classes, yearbook, student newspaper, vocal and instrumental music, drama and media and an extensive summer school program. Cradlerock School offers various sports, such as basketball, volleyball, softball, football and track.