School Earns National Award For Academic Achievements

The Goddard School of Marriottsville has been named to the 2025 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club, a national honor.

10 HCPSS Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten Programs Earn State Accreditation

Ten Howard County Public School System full-day pre-kindergarten programs have earned state accreditation.

'Make Every Second Count' Howard County Schools Supervisor Advises Students, Staff

The Howard County Public School System supervisor offers advice for families and students returning to school Monday.

Stuff The Bus And Help Students During The 3rd Annual School Supply Drive

The community is encouraged to bring items to be donated during the 3rd annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive.

She Makes School Feel Like Home — Meet One Ellicott City Teacher Changing The Game

At Rockburn Elementary, Ms. Tas builds a classroom where every child feels seen, supported and excited to learn.

School Supply Giveaway With Pre-Filled Backpacks Planned For August

Howard County students can pick up a pre-filled backpack brimming with school supplies on a first-come-first-served basis next month.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Second Big Idea Competition to Encourage Innovation by Young People

Howard County students pitch projects to address modern problems for cash prizes from retirement community in Downtown Columbia

$1.21B Budget Adopted By Howard County Education Board

The Howard County Board of Education has adopted a $1.21B general fund operating budget and a $100.47M capital budget.

Mt. Hebron HS Students Win National Economics Challenge

Two teams of Mt. Hebron High School students won two divisions at the National Economics Challenge held recently in Georgia.

Howard County STEM Students Earn Top Honors At State

Several Howard County Public School System schools earned high marks at the State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Day contest.

5 Howard Co. Students Named Presidential Scholar Semifinalists

Five Howard County high schoolers have been named Presidential Scholar semifinalists, along with five Montgomery County students.

National Music Award Given To Howard County Public Schools

The Howard County Public School System has been named a Best Community for Music Education.

Outdoor Classroom Designed For Student Learning, Community Use

A new outdoor classroom has been created at Swanfield Elementary. It will be used by both students and the community.

$14.5M In Emergency Funding Requested For Howard County Public Schools

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has requested up to $14.5M in emergency funding to help support the Howard Co. Public Schools' budget.

100th Anniversary Celebrated By Howard County Elementary School

An elementary school with the Howard County Public School System recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Teacher, Principal Of The Year Named By Howard County Schools

The Howard County Public School System has named its principal and teachers of the year.

7 Student Musicians From Howard Co. Named To Honor Ensembles

Seven students with the Howard County Public School System were named to Eastern Division Conference All-Eastern Honor Ensembles.

MD First-Grader Demonstrates Exceptional Leadership, Dedication

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

Redistricting Plan Under Review By Howard County School Leaders

Howard County school leaders have started the boundary review process, which could result in some students having to switch buildings.

Agreement Reached Between Educators Association, Education Board

The Howard County Board of Education and Howard County Education Association has spent the past 5 months deliberating on staff needs.

25 Carson Scholars Recognized From Howard County Public School System

The Howard County Public School System has 25 students named Carson Scholars this year.

Nominees For Educator Recognition In Howard County Sought

Nominations are open through March 28 to recognize Howard County educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to students.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Innovation Contest for Students

March 10 is deadline for teams and individual students to submit applications to Big Idea Competition to address critical issues of today

Volunteers Needed To Serve On HCPSS Resource Reevaluation Committee

Students, parents, educators and others are encouraged to apply for a seat on HCPSS Resource Reevaluation Committee.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Innovation Contest for Students

Big Idea Competition offers selected individual students and teams cash prizes who address critical issues of today

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Innovation Contest for Students

Cash prizes awarded to selected individual students and teams in Big Idea Competition to address critical issues of today

Graduation Rate Improves For Howard County Public Schools

A state report shows the class of 2024 at HCPSS achieved a graduation rate of 93.54%, 5.94 percentage points better than the state average.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Innovation Contest for Students

Cash prizes will be awarded selected individual students and teams in Big Idea Competition to address one of today's critical issues

Snow Changes Howard County School Plans For Feb. 12

The Howard County Public School System has changed the schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 12, because of the snowstorm. Here's the latest.

If ICE Visits Howard County Schools: What To Know

HCPSS leaders have mapped out protocol to be followed by school staff and administrators if ICE officers visit a Howard County building.

Howard County Schools Change Schedule For Jan. 21

The Howard County Public Schools System has changed the schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 21. Here's the latest.

Ben Folds To Share Stage With Youth Orchestra For Special Performance

The Howard County Youth Orchestra will be performing with Ben Folds at a special concert May 18 at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Nominations Accepted Now For 2025 Friends Of Education Award

Applications are being accepted now for the 2025 Friends of Education award, established by the Howard County Board of Education.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On HCPSS Policy Advisory Committee

The HCPSS is looking for volunteers to serve on one of its policy advisory committees. The deadline to apply falls on Dec. 20.

Roving Radish Fighting Food Insecurity Among HCPSS Families

Students enrolled at community schools and their families will benefit from a new partnership between the Roving Radish and HCPSS.

Teacher, Coach Celebrates 50 Years Of Shaping Future Leaders

A teacher and coach with HCPSS is celebrating 50 years of being an educator in Maryland.

HCPSS Graduation Dates Will Not Include Weekends In 2025: Official

HCPSS graduations in 2025 will not include weekends or Memorial Day, school officials announced.

Taste Test Night Encourages Families, Students To Rate School Food

HCPSS families and their students will be sampling and rating school food on the menu at a special Taste Test night this week.

Nominations Open For Teacher, Principal Of The Year

The community can nominate educators for Teacher and Principal of the Year.

$330K Grant Will Create Judy Center Early Learning Hub At HCPSS School

HCPSS has received a $330K grant to create the Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Stevens Forest Elementary School.