2027-2028 School Calendar Approved For Howard Co. Public Schools

The Howard Co. Education Board has approved the 2027-2028 school calendar. One date to note include the 1st day of school on Aug. 23, 2027.

Howard High JV Football Program Suspended After Bullying Incident Reported

The JV football program at Howard High School has been suspended after school leaders and police received reports of bullying and assault.

Threats Of Violence Made Against Howard County Public Schools

Police believe the people who sent the threatening emails are located overseas and it's part of a bigger scam.

Students Protest Learning Conditions At Ellicott City School

Students told school board members that many bathrooms are out of order, ceilings leak rain and evacuations happen weekly.

Howard Co. Educator A Finalist For Maryland Teacher Of The Year

Seven finalists have been named for the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year award, including an educator from Howard County Public Schools.

Career And Technical Education Center Opens In Ellicott City

Leaders celebrated the grand opening of the Career and Technical Education Center this week in Ellicott City.

Back To School Night Events Planned At Howard Co. Schools

Numerous elementary, middle and high schools with the Howard County Public School System will be holding back to school night events.

New Rules, Schedule For Howard Co. Students Heading Back To School

Howard Co. school leaders are banning the use of Google/Gmail on high school laptops and the new schedule includes inclement weather days.

Key Dates For 2026-2027 School Year At Howard Co. Public Schools

As summer winds down and kids get ready to head back to school, here are dates Howard County parents should know for the new school year.

Teacher Sues Howard Co. Board Of Education: Report

A middle school educator has sued the Howard County Board of Education after she said a parent assaulted her and she suffered a stroke.

Hydroponic Gardens Teach Students Valuable Lessons

Seven Howard County Public Schools buildings have hydroponic gardens that teach students about science and nutrition.

Site Selected for 14th High School In Howard County

Officials have announced where the 14th high school for the Howard County Public School System will be built.

4 Howard Co. Students Awarded 3rd Round Of National Merit Scholarships

Four Howard County high school seniors have been awarded scholarships in the third round of the National Merit Scholarship program.

Howard Co. Math Teachers Receive State Honors

Three math teachers with the Howard County Public School System have received state honors.

Free Meals Available To Students, Families through Howard Co. Schools

The Howard County Public School System once again will offering free meals to students and families this summer.

4 Howard Co. Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists

Four Howard County high schoolers out of 13 statewide have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalists.

$1.2B Budget Adopted By Education Board, Up $69.4M

The Howard County Board of Education has adopted a FY2027 operating budget that's up $69.4M from last year's budget.

14 National Merit Scholars Named In Howard Co.

Fourteen Howard County students have received a $2,500 scholarship in the second round of the National Merit Scholarship program.

Teacher Of The Year Honored At Each Howard Co. High School

Students recently chose teachers from each Howard County high school building and center to honor as their Teacher of the Year.

Church Members Make A Difference In Students' Lives

Members at Grace Community Church are having an impact on students, staff and families across Howard County.

5 Howard Co. Students Named 2026 Junior Achievement 18 Under 18

Five Howard County Public School System students have been named 2026 Junior Achievement 18 Under 18 honorees.

Music Program At Howard County Schools Receives National Honor

The Howard County Public School System has been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

Purple Star School Honor Given To 3 Howard County Buildings

The Maryland State Education Department has announced its 2026-2028 Purple Star Schools, which includes 3 Howard Co. elementary buildings.

Principal, Teachers Of The Year Named By Howard County Schools

The three winners also will serve as the Howard County Public School System nominees for state awards.

$116.6M Budget For Howard Co. Schools Supported By County Leaders

The FY27 capital budget for HCPSS totals $116.6 million with $98.6 million coming from Howard County alone.

2 Minutes Tacked Onto High School Start Time

Howard County Public School officials have added 2 minutes to high school students' start time to account for a 4-hour deficit for the year.

South Korean School District Partners With Howard County Schools

School leaders have announced a new partnership between the Gyeonggido Gimpo District Office of Education in South Korea and HCPSS.

Howard Co. Schools Alter Monday Schedule Due To Incoming Storms

Forecasters are predicting damaging thunderstorms, hail, potential tornadoes, prompting school officials to alter Monday's schedule.

2 HCPSS Counselors Honored By Maryland School Counselor Association

A HS and MS counselor with Howard County Public Schools has been honored by the Maryland School Counselor Association.

HCPSS Recognizes Psychologist, Counselor Of The Year Award Recipients

A psychologist with HCPSS has been named School Psychologist of the Year and the School Counselor of the Year was awarded.

HCPSS Leader Named National Assistant Principal Of The Year

Murray Hill Middle School Assistant Principal Dr. Rhoda Nuñez-Donnelly recently was named National Assistant Principal of the Year for MS.

Howard Co. Schools Announce Schedule Change For Monday, Tuesday

The risk of refreezing Monday and Tuesday morning, creating slick conditions, has prompted school officials to alter the schedule.

HS Dancers Featured At Howard County Festival

The 30th Howard County Dance Festival will be held Jan. 31 and features all 13 high school dance companies plus the all-county ensemble.

$61.9M Increase Proposed For HCPSS FY 2027 Budget

Howard County's school superintendent William Barnes has proposed a $61.9M increase for the YF2027 operating budget.

Reception Kicks Off Howard County HS Students' Art Exhibit

A special reception will be held Jan. 14 to kick off the HCPSS high school students' art exhibit that opens Thursday.

Weather Decision Made For After School Activities: Howard County Public Schools

Howard County Public School System officials have cancelled after school activities for Friday, Dec. 5, due to a winter weather advisory.

Tentative Graduation Ceremony Schedule Released For HCPSS Students

HCPSS class of 2026 graduation ceremonies will be held on weeknights, avoiding Memorial Day and Eid al-Adha.

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 her time as youth poet laureate

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

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

Public Hearings For School Redistricting Proposals Start Next Week

The school board will be holding public hearings starting next week about school redistricting proposals that could affect 11 schools.