Two HCPSS math educators at the MS and HS levels have been named Outstanding Teachers of the Year by the MCTS.
Howard County Public Schools System Superintendent Bill Barnes seeks a new leadership team to guide the school district forward.
Another round of National Merit Scholars has been announced that includes seven students from Howard County.
Students from Mt. Hebron High School emerged victorious at the 2024 National Economics Challenge.
The top graduation of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's class of 2024 is Madison Garrigus of Laurel, an Atholton High School alum.
The Howard County Board of Education has tapped acting superintendent Bill Barnes to become the permanent superintendent.
Twenty-three HCPSS students will advance to the National History Day competition while 3 earned special awards as did an HCPSS MS teacher.
HCPSS leaders are asking for families to provide feedback about its proposed inclement weather asynchronous instruction plan.
Several students from Columbia and across Howard County have won $2,500 National Merit Scholarships for 2024.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Howard County Public School System's policy advisory committees. Apply by May 24.
Atholton High School junior James Obasiolu has been chosen as the Student Member of the Board of Education for the upcoming schoolyear.
A talented and gifted teacher at Waverly Elementary has received the Maryland Financial Education and Capability Award.
Three students with the Howard County Public School System have been named semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Eight Howard County Public School System buildings have been named 2024 Maryland Green Schools for their efforts in green initiatives.
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.
The Howard County Public School System has announced its principal and teachers of the year who will be recognized at an upcoming meeting.
The 2024 Friend of Education award recipient has been described as a "tireless advocate for Howard County students, families and educators."
The state has released graduation data for school systems that shows the HCPSS has a higher graduation rate than the state average.
Nearly 3 dozen HCPSS students have been named first-time and recognized Carson Scholars, the school district has announced.
Two finalists have been chosen for Howard County's Student Member of the Board of Education. Students will vote for one May 1.
Residences at Vantage Point is offering cash prizes for student winners of Big Idea Competition to address critical issue facing society
Cash prizes will be awarded selected high school students for Big Idea. Competition application deadline has been extended to April 1.
The community is invited to fill out an online survey regarding the qualities they'd like to see in the next superintendent.
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, to benefit students.
The Howard County Board of Education has adopted its $1.14B operating budget and $75.7M capital budget.
Cash prizes will be awarded selected students in grades 9-12 who present winning Big Ideas to address critical issues in today's society
Several teams from HCPSS high schools finished in the top three of a statewide team culinary and hospitality management competition.
The incoming snowstorm forecast for Maryland has impacted weekend activities planned at Howard County Public Schools.
Three summer programs offered by HCPSS have opened up for registration now through Feb. 29.
A teacher with HCPSS has been named a Champion for Automotive Education and received an electric vehicle to use for the next two years.
The Howard County Public School System has changed its schedule for Tuesday after snow blanketed the state Monday into Tuesday.
A weather decision has been made for Wednesday, which could be re-evaluated early Wednesday morning, school officials said Tuesday night.
A storm rolling into Maryland Tuesday has prompted Howard County Public School System officials to make a decision about classes.
Two Howard County schools have been named state finalists in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition.
An acting superintendent has been named to lead the HCPSS while a nationwide search continues for a permanent leader.
Ninety-four percent of Howard County schools earned three-, four- or five-star ratings on the Maryland Report Card.
Individuals are needed to serve on an HCPSS policy advisory committee focusing on transportation. Apply by Jan. 3 if interested.
Schools, churches, airports and synagogues across the country have received bomb threats recently. HCPSS has not received such a threat yet.
The National Civics Bee is being organized locally by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. Middle schoolers can submit an essay by Jan. 8.