Blueprint For Maryland's Future Final Report Released

Officials have released their final report about implementing measures to help meet the Blueprint for Maryland's Future rules.

$45K In School Supplies Donated To Stuff The Bus Event In Howard Co.

More than $45K worth of school supplies recently were donated to the Stuff the Bus event, which will benefit Howard County students in need.

Teacher Spotlight: Educator Makes A Difference In Howard County

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

HoCoPoLitSo Announces Selection of Bauder Writer-in-Residence

Nigerian American Author Tope Folarin Will Visit 13 High Schools, the Homewood Center and Howard Community College During 2024-2025

MD Tax-Free Shopping Week 2024: Dates, Savings, Eligible Items

Maryland's 2024 sales tax-free week starts Aug 11. Find out which items you can save on as kids go back to school.

Howard County Public Schools Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Patch has some of the important 2024-25 school year dates to get on the calendar now before the kids head back to the classroom.

JumpStart Community Nights Planned For HCPSS Students This Month

There will be three JumpStart Community Nights in August for HCPSS students and their parents/guardians. RSVP online to attend.

'Uplifts Her Students’ Voices’: Columbia Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers like Andrea Shavers in Columbia to show them they're valued and appreciated.

Salary Increases Set For Howard County Teachers This Fall: Official

Leaders have approved an agreement setting salary increases for Howard County teachers that will be implemented for the 2024-25 school year.

Sarwat Saleem 'Teaches From The Heart’: Columbia Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

HCPSS Meals Undergo Changes To Offer Healthier Choices For Students

Meals offered at HCPSS are undergoing a facelift this summer in order to offer healthier food and drink choices this fall.

HCPSS Superintendent Kicks Off 'First 90 Days' Plan To Guide District

HCPSS Superintendent William Barnes has introduced his "First 90 Days​" plan designed to push forward 7 priorities he has for this summer.

2 HCPSS Math Educators Named Outstanding Teachers Of The Year

Two HCPSS math educators at the MS and HS levels have been named Outstanding Teachers of the Year by the MCTS.

New Leadership Team Being Hired At Howard County Schools

Howard County Public Schools System Superintendent Bill Barnes seeks a new leadership team to guide the school district forward.

7 Howard County Students Named National Merit Scholars

Another round of National Merit Scholars has been announced that includes seven students from Howard County.

HoCo Students Earn Top Honors At 2024 National Economics Challenge

Students from Mt. Hebron High School emerged victorious at the 2024 National Economics Challenge.

Top Graduate At U.S. Coast Guard Academy Hails From Howard County

The top graduation of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's class of 2024 is Madison Garrigus of Laurel, an Atholton High School alum.

New Superintendent Hired For Howard County Public School System

The Howard County Board of Education has tapped acting superintendent Bill Barnes to become the permanent superintendent.

23 HCPSS Students Advance To National History Day Competition

Twenty-three HCPSS students will advance to the National History Day competition while 3 earned special awards as did an HCPSS MS teacher.

Feedback Need By May 24 On HCPSS Inclement Weather Instruction Plan

HCPSS leaders are asking for families to provide feedback about its proposed inclement weather asynchronous instruction plan.

Columbia Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships For 2024

Several students from Columbia and across Howard County have won $2,500 National Merit Scholarships for 2024.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On HCPSS Policy Advisory Committees

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Howard County Public School System's policy advisory committees. Apply by May 24.

Atholton High School Junior Chosen Student Member On Education Board

Atholton High School junior James Obasiolu has been chosen as the Student Member of the Board of Education for the upcoming schoolyear.

HCPSS TAG Teacher Receives Financial Education And Capability Award​

A talented and gifted teacher at Waverly Elementary has received the Maryland Financial Education and Capability Award​.

3 HCPSS Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Three students with the Howard County Public School System have been named semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program​.

8 HCPSS Buildings Named 2024 Maryland Green Schools

Eight Howard County Public School System buildings have been named 2024 Maryland Green Schools for their efforts in green initiatives.

5 Columbia Public High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 ‘Best’ Ranking

Among the 210 ranked schools in Maryland in the 2024 Best High Schools list released by U.S. News, 16 are in the top 5 percent nationally.

Principal, Teachers Of The Year Named For HCPSS

The Howard County Public School System has announced its principal and teachers of the year who will be recognized at an upcoming meeting.

Friend Of Education Award Goes To 'Tireless Advocate' For Students

The 2024 Friend of Education award recipient has been described as a "tireless advocate for Howard County students, families and educators."

HCPSS Graduation Data Better Than State Average: Report

The state has released graduation data for school systems that shows the HCPSS has a higher graduation rate than the state average.

2024 Carson Scholars Honored At Howard County Public School System

Nearly 3 dozen HCPSS students have been named first-time and recognized Carson Scholars, the school district has announced.

2 Finalists Emerge In Student Member Of The Board Of Education Race

Two finalists have been chosen for Howard County's Student Member of the Board of Education. Students will vote for one May 1.

High School Innovation Contest Application Deadline is Monday, April 1

Residences at Vantage Point is offering cash prizes for student winners of Big Idea Competition to address critical issue facing society

Residences at Vantage Point is Sponsoring an Innovation Contest

Cash prizes will be awarded selected high school students for Big Idea. Competition application deadline has been extended to April 1.

Howard County Superintendent Search Community Survey Open Until April

The community is invited to fill out an online survey regarding the qualities they'd like to see in the next superintendent.

HCPSS Partnership With UMBC To Benefit Students

The Howard County Public School System has partnered with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, to benefit students.

$1.14B Operating Budget, $75.7M Capital Budget Adopted By HoCo BOE

The Howard County Board of Education has adopted its $1.14B operating budget and $75.7M capital budget.

Residences at Vantage Point is Sponsoring an Innovation Contest

Cash prizes will be awarded selected students in grades 9-12 who present winning Big Ideas to address critical issues in today's society

Residences at Vantage Point is Sponsoring an Innovation Contest

Cash prizes will be awarded selected students in grades 9-12 who present winning Big Ideas to address critical issues in today's society

HCPSS Culinary Students Finish In Top 3 At State Competition

Several teams from HCPSS high schools finished in the top three of a statewide team culinary and hospitality management competition.