Howard County Board Of Education Adopts $1.1B FY24 Budgets

The Howard County Board of Education has adopted the FY24 $1.1 billion general fund operating and capital budgets.

Mt. Hebron Students Win Economics Challenge National Championship

A team of four students from Mt. Hebron High School have won the Economics Challenge national championship in New York City.

Volunteers Sought To Serve On HCPSS Policy Advisory Committee

Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County Public School System's different policy advisory committees.

Novel Published By HS Student Began As Honors Class Writing Assignment

A Centennial High School student has taken her honors class writing assignment and turned it into a self-published novel.

HCPSS Students Compete In National History Day Contest This Summer

Nearly a dozen Howard County Public School System students will participate in the National History Day Competition.

14 More National Merit Scholars From Howard County Named For 2023

Fourteen more National Merit Scholars from Howard County for 2023 have been named in a second wave of scholarships.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On Policy Advisory Committees With HCPSS

Volunteers are being sought to serve on the Howard County Public School System's policy advisory committees.

HCPSS Honors Staff District-Wide With 2023 Excellence Award

The Howard County Public School System has selected nearly 100 educators and staff members as recipients of its excellence award for 2023.

Students To Walk Up To 2 Miles To School This Fall In New HCPSS Zones

New student walk zones released by the HCPSS has expanded the distance most students will have to walk to school.

Student Substance Abuse Crisis To Be Addressed At Tuesday HCPSS Event

HCPSS leaders will host Student Drug Use: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Howard High School.

MD State Athletic Director Of The Year Is Howard County Official

The athletic and activities manager at Wilde Lake High School has been named a Maryland State Athletic Director of the Year.

Graduation Ceremony Schedule Announced For HCPSS Students

HCPSS has released its graduation ceremony schedule for students, which kick off May 24. The last day of school for seniors will be May 23.

Grassroots Provides Free Walk-in Substance Use Disorder Services

Screening, assessment, counseling, referrals, withdrawal management and peer recovery support included in crisis stabilization program

HCPSS Kindergarten Enrollment Opens March 6

Kindergarten enrollment for the Howard County Public School System starts March 6.

Hammond High Hosts Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser for Grassroots

Benefit includes ceramic bowls by art students and soups from culinary arts program with all proceeds going to crisis intervention center

Class Start Times Will Be Adjusted For Howard County Public Schools

The Howard County Board of Education has approved adjusting start times for students starting this fall. High schools will start at 8 a.m.

Budget Requests Adopted By Howard County Board Of Education

The Howard County Board of Education has adopted the operating and capital budget requests.

Who Can Ride The School Bus Within HCPSS To Change, Thousands Affected

Thousands of Howard County Public School System students will be impacted by changes to who qualifies to ride the bus.

Marriotts Ridge Fills Empty Bowls for Grassroots on Thursday, Feb. 23

Benefit includes ready-to-paint ceramic bowls and soups prepared by students with all proceeds going to crisis intervention center

Unheard Perspectives Showcase Feb. 25 At Hammond Middle School

The Countywide Unheard Perspectives Showcase will be held Feb. 25 at Hammond Middle School from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. featuring student projects.

Name Unveiled For 13th Public High School In Howard County

HCPSS leaders have announced the new name for the district's 13th public high school located on Mission Road in Jessup.

Civics Bee Launched In Howard County, Open To Middle Schoolers

Middle schoolers are encouraged to submit an essay for a newly launched civics bee in HoCo, which is hosted by the chamber of commerce.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On Howard County Board Of Education

Individuals interested in filling the District 1 vacancy left on the Howard County Board of Education should apply by Feb. 10.

Education Board Member Steps Down To Focus On New Job

Christina Delmont-Small, who has held a seat on the Howard Co. Board of Education since 2016, will be stepping down to focus on her new job.

$109.6M Funding Increase In HCPSS Proposed FY24 Operating Budget

HCPSS' proposed FY24 operating budget calls for an increase in funding of $109.6 million. Biggest expenses include staffing and the new HS.

JumpStart Dual Enrollment Option Draws 1K HS Students To HCC

Howard County's dual enrollment program allows students to earn college credits on HCC's campus or through high school-based courses.

Nominations Sought To Honor Talented, Gifted Teachers At HCPSS

Nominations are being accepted now through March 3 to recognize dedicated talented and gifted teachers at HCPSS.

Marriotts Ridge High School Fills Empty Bowls for Grassroots

Benefit on Feb. 23 includes all the soup you can eat and a paint-your-own ceramic bowl created by students in the National Art Honor Society

Six High School Seniors Serve As Pages During 2023 Legislative Session

Six high school seniors from Howard County will serve as pages during Maryland's 2023 legislative session.

Food Pantry Run By Students Serves Community Members In Howard County

A food pantry run by Oakland Mills high schoolers helps area families who have found themselves food insecure.

$2M Donation To Howard Community College Sets Record, Offers Aid

A $2M donation to Howard Community College marks the largest private donation ever and will offer financial support to students.

Saturday Math Academy Registration Opens Jan. 7 For HCPSS Students

Registration for the Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy will start Jan. 7 and remain open until capacity is reached.

School Start Times Up For Debate At HCPSS

The public is invited to weigh in on school start times for the Howard County Public School System at two meetings in January.

Nominations Accepted For The 2023 Friends of Education Award In HoCo

Individuals, businesses, nonprofits, organizations and associations can apply now for the 2023 Friends of Education Award.

McDaniel College Elects Mark Carter to Board of Trustees

​McDaniel College has named Mark Carter, a 1986 alum of the college, to its Board of Trustees.

HCPSS Makes Weather Decision For Dec. 15

A winter storm prompted a weather decision from the Howard County Public School System. Here's how the storm will affect families.

2023 Graduation Ceremony Timeframe Mapped Out For HCPSS

According to school officials, 2023 high school graduations for HCPSS students will fall between May 18 and June 1, excluding a few dates.

Redistricting Attendance Plan Updated For New Jessup High School

The redistricting attendance plan for Howard County's newest high school has been released by the education board.

$3.5M Scholarship Program Pushes HCC Students In Finish Degrees

The $3.5M Complete4Success scholarship program unveiled Tuesday in HoCo will help college students finish their degrees or pursue training.

2nd School Threat Traced To Caller From Outside U.S.

The second threat made in two weeks' time at River Hill High School has been traced to a caller from outside the U.S., police say.