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.
The HCPSS Middle School Studio Art A Curricular Showcase can be seen now through Jan. 26 at the Howard County Department of Education.
HCPSS has released its timeframe for when high school graduations will be held. All but one will take place at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
The MCTM Awards are given annually, honoring outstanding math teachers at each educational level, along with mathematics leaders, across MD.
Nominations are being accepted now through Jan. 3 for the Howard County Principal and Teacher of the Year awards.
Mold found at Oakland Mills HS Sept. 26 has been removed, but others want building renovations moved up from 2038.
Adjusting school start times and bringing more trained drivers on board have helped alleviate many busing issues, officials say.
Volunteers are needed to serve on policy advisory committees with the Howard County Public School System.
Volunteers are needed to serve on HCPSS LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee. Apply before Sept. 29.
A long-time bus driver with the HCPSS doesn't think the later school start times will fix the transportation problems families face.
The final three suspended school bus routes have been restored for HCPSS students, according to the superintendent.
With some students arriving up to two hours late for school, the HCPSS superintendent has implemented new start times effective Sept. 20.
Five more suspended bus routes have been restored, according to the Howard County Public School System superintendent.
One of Howard County Public School System's bus contractors soon will share a mobile app for parents to track their kids' school buses.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball echoed parents' frustrations with the transportation problems plaguing HCPSS this week.
The Howard County Public School System experienced extensive bus delays, empty routes due to a driver shortage and other issues.
School resource officers with the Howard County Police Department shared recreated senior photos to help kick off the 1st day of school.
HCPSS 2023 scores for students overall showed improvements for ELA and mathematics compared to 2022 scores, mirroring trends seen across MD.
Local transportation contractors filed a lawsuit, which has since been withdrawn, and HCPSS has reached an agreement for bus services.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Guilford Park High School held Saturday saw hundreds attend the event and tour GPHS.
Incoming 9th graders interested in HCPSS' Innovative Pathways online school pilot program should apply by Aug. 1. Spots are limited.
Makes plans to attend the Aug. 12 open house for the new Guilford Park High School. There will be tours, a fun run, ribbon-cutting and more.
Three students from Howard County, including one from Columbia, have been named National Merit Scholars in the final round of scholarships.
Five high school students have been recognized as finalists in the 2023 National History Day competition.
Cedar Lane School students, staff and parents celebrated Challenge Day earlier this month.
Two Howard County graduates have been named as the 2023 Aronson/Willis Memorial Award recipients.
Several HCPSS students earned top honors at the Maryland State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Day competitions.
MD Gov. Moore has officially appointed Abisola Ayoola of Howard County as the 2023-2024 State Student Member of the Board of Education.
More than 3,000 students have received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships including nine Howard County students in the 3rd round.
The Howard County Board of Education has adopted the FY24 $1.1 billion general fund operating and capital budgets.
A team of four students from Mt. Hebron High School have won the Economics Challenge national championship in New York City.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County Public School System's different policy advisory committees.
A Centennial High School student has taken her honors class writing assignment and turned it into a self-published novel.
Nearly a dozen Howard County Public School System students will participate in the National History Day Competition.
Fourteen more National Merit Scholars from Howard County for 2023 have been named in a second wave of scholarships.
Volunteers are being sought to serve on the Howard County Public School System's policy advisory committees.