9 Howard Co. Schools Face Overcrowding As Officials Weigh Solutions

The Howard County Council and Board of Education held a joint meeting this week to address school capacity concerns.

Walk For Our Stars Event To Raise Money For Fulton Playground Addition

The 28th annual Walk for Our Stars Saturday at Cedar Lane School will raise money for a retractable shade structure over the playground.

Marching Band Showcase Features Howard Co. High School Musicians

The Howard County Public School System will host its annual Marching Band Showcase later this month on two different nights.

Parents Worried When School Bus Leaves Howard Co. Route, Enters Carroll Co.

The Maryland State Police was notified 40 minutes after the school's regular dismissal time that the bus had gone off its route last week.

Sportsmanship Cup Awarded To Columbia High School

The 2025-2026 Howard County Public School System’s Sportsmanship Cup has been awarded to a high school in Columbia.

Residents Can Help Name Howard Co.'s 1st Pre-K Facility

The community can help name Howard County's 1st pre-K facility in the region located at the Faulkner Ridge Center in Columbia.

18 New School Zones Being Considered For Howard County

Residents can tune in to an online meeting Wednesday when they'll learn where 18 new school zones are being proposed in Howard County.

1st Pre-K Facility In Howard County Unveiled

Leaders have broken ground on the first ever regional pre-kindergarten facility, which will be located at the Faulkner Ridge Center in HoCo.

2 School Supply Drives Happening Across Howard County

Help Howard County public school students prepare to head back to class by donating to two supply drives with several drop-off sites.

School Calendar Adjusted For Howard Co. Public Schools

The 2026-2027 school calendar has been adjusted to align makeup days with state education dept. guidelines and reflects removing mid-terms.

Howard Co. Students Win National Honors In C-SPAN Competition

A group of 10th graders from Centennial High School have won top honors in C-SPAN's 22nd annual student cam documentary competition.

195 Teachers Achieve National Board Certification With Howard Co. Schools

Howard County Public School System leaders recently announced that 195 teachers achieved National Board Certification.

Student Member Of The Board Takes The Helm

The newly elected student member of the board for the Howard County Public School System will be serving during the 2026-2027 school year.

$1M Worth Of Memberships Awarded To Students For Academic Achievement

More than 700 students' families received $1 million worth of memberships to Columbia Association programs.

Middle Schoolers Make History Placing 10th In National Science Tournament

A group of Mount View Middle School students recently made history by earning a national tournament team trophy.

Principal Placed On Extended Leave After 'Incident' With Students

Atholton HS Principal Nick Novak has been placed on extended leave after a video went viral of him and students in an emotional interaction.

9 Howard County National Merit Scholarship Winners Named

Nine high schoolers from Howard County have been named National Merit Scholarship winners in the first round of students in 2026.

HCPSS Teacher Named Elementary Social Studies Teacher Of The Year

A Howard County 5th grade teacher has been named Maryland's 2026 Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year.

31 Students Named Carson Scholars

Thirty-one Howard County Public Schools students have been named Carson Scholars.

Howard Co. School Calendar Altered Due To Weather-Related Cancellations

Howard County Public Schools students have a new last day of school, barring anymore weather-related cancellation.

Howard County Schools Change Schedule For Monday Due To Weather

The incoming snowstorm has prompted Howard County Public Schools to change their schedule for Feb. 23.

Howard Co. School Officials Make Decision About Evening Activities Due To Forecast

Howard County Public Schools officials have made a decision about evening activities Friday due to the forecasted winter weather.

Howard Co. Schools Announced Schedule Change For Friday

Howard County Public Schools officials have adjusted the school schedule for Friday.

Howard Co. Schools Announced Schedule Change For Thursday

Howard County Public Schools officials have adjusted the school schedule for Thursday.

Cold Weather, Storm Cleanup Prompts Schedule Change For Howard Co. Schools Wednesday

A combination of storm cleanup efforts and the cold weather advisory has prompted a schedule change for Howard County schools Wednesday.

Howard Co. Schools Make Schedule Decision For Jan. 26-27

The winter storm has forced Howard County Public Schools to make a schedule change for Monday and Tuesday.

Snow Impacts Howard County Schools Schedule For Dec. 15

Howard County Public Schools officials have altered the school schedule for Monday, Dec. 15, due to a weekend snowstorm.

Nearly 150 Students Affected By Redistricting Vote

Nearly 150 students must switch schools for the 2026-2027 school year to help alleviate overcrowding at Bryant Woods, officials say.

Weather Decision Made By Howard County Public School System For Tuesday

Howard County Public School System leaders have made a decision about school for Tuesday due to forecasted weather.

$130K Grant Supports Apprenticeship Maryland Program

A $130K grant has been awarded to the Apprenticeship Maryland Program to provide high-quality apprenticeship opportunities for students.

Nominate Principal, Teacher For Howard County Annual Award

Nominations are being accepted now for Howard County's teacher of the tear and principal of the year awards.

Flyers Given To Students By Bus Drivers Receives Pushback

HCPSS leaders said they support Zum's bus drivers, but were unhappy the drivers recently gave students flyers about their contracts.

Howard County's first youth poet laureate featured in program at Residences at Vantage Point on Oct. 17

Oakland Mills High senior Mai-Anh Nguyen will read from her work and discuss her journey of discovery during tenure as youth poet laureate

Staffer Who 'Made A Huge Impact' At School Awarded Free Car After Walking To Work

A staffer with HCPSS who "made a huge impact" on both students and faculty was awarded a free car before school started.

Judy Center Opens At Stevens Forest Elementary School

A second Judy Center has opened within the Howard County Public School System, this time at Stevens Forest Elementary School.

Howard County FFA Chapter Earns Numerous Awards At State Convention

Several students, leaders and the FFA chapter as a whole won several awards at the Maryland FFA​ Convention held this summer.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Second Big Idea Competition to Encourage Innovation by Young People

Howard County students pitch projects addressing modern problems for cash prizes from retirement community in Downtown Columbia

Howard County Educator Named 2025 Teacher Leader Impact Award Winner

A Howard County educator has been named a 2025 Teacher Leader Impact Award winner.

Howard County Schools Academy Of Finance Earns National Recognition

The Howard County Public School System's Academy of Finance has been recognized nationally as a Katherine Blasik Distinguished Program.

River Hill HS Student Elected Student Member For Education Board

A River Hill High School student has been chosen by peers as the student member of the board of education for the upcoming school year.