Residences at Vantage Point is Sponsoring an Innovation Contest

Cash prizes will be awarded selected students in grades 9-12 who present winning Big Ideas to address critical issues in today's society

Judges Needed For Howard Co. Annual Simulated Congressional Hearings

Volunteers are needed to serve as judges for Howard County's annual Simulated Congressional Hearings May 3 through June 6.

Howard Co. Elementary Named A Purple Star School By MD Education Dept.

An elementary school in Howard County has been named a Purple Star School by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Parents Can Enroll Kindergarteners At HCPSS Starting March 4

Parents or guardians can start enrolling their kindergarteners for the 2024-2025 school year with HCPSS starting March 4.

HoCo Students Honored At Statehouse As National History Day Finalists

Four Howard High students were honored recently at the statehouse for being finalists in the 2023 National History Day competition.

Howard County School Psychologist Of The Year Named

The Howard County School Psychologists Association has named its school psychologist of the year - Laura Smith-Grose at Cradlerock School.

Rotary Club Of Elkridge Partners With HCPSS To Benefit Students

The Rotary Club of Elkridge has partnered with the Howard County Public School System to help students with Read-Ins and Career Day.

HCPSS Students Can Apply For Project SEARCH Through March 1

HCPSS students can apply for Project SEARCH, a program that prepares young adults with disabilities for the workforce, now through March 1.

Nonprofit To Be Created In Honor Of Howard Co. Siblings Fatally Shot

The mother of two teens police say were fatally shot by their father plans to establish a nonprofit in their honor.

3 HCPSS Students Named Among Top 300 Scholars In The Nation

Three Howard County Public School System seniors have been named among the top 300 scholars in the nation in a science talent search.

348 Jobs To Be Cut, Class Sizes Bigger With HCPSS $103M Funding Gap

HCPSS leaders are proposing cutting 348 positions and growing class sizes to light of a $103M funding gap in the district's proposed budget.

HCPSS Changes Schedule For Friday Ahead Of Expected Snow

The Howard County Public School System has made a decision about school Friday ahead of the forecasted snow, officials said.

Howard County Schools Change Wednesday Schedule Because Of Snow

Howard County Public schools and offices have changed the schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the aftermath of the snowstorm.

Nominations Accepted Through Feb. 5 For Friends Of Education Award

Nominations for the 2024 Friends of Education Award are being accepted now through Feb. 5 for HoCo businesses, individuals, nonprofits.

HCPSS HS Athletics And Activities Manager Receives State Merit Award

A HS athletics and activities manager has received a 2024 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association State Award of Merit.

HCPSS Student Develops Mobile Diagnostic System To Detect Cancer

An HCPSS student has created an artificial intelligence-driven, resource-efficient, mobile diagnostic system to identify cancer in patients.

HCPSS Superintendent Martirano Announces January Retirement

HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano will retire effective Jan. 10, 2024. An interim superintendent will take over at that time.

Details Unveiled For HCPSS FY25 Operating Budget

Howard County Public School System leaders recently presented the fiscal outlook for fiscal year 2025 and tentative FY25 budget.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On HCPSS Resource Reevaluation Committee

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Howard County Public School System's resource reevaluation committee. Apply online by Oct. 15.

Scholarships Awarded To 25 Howard County High Schoolers

Twenty-five students from 11 Howard County public high schools have received scholarships from the Community Foundation of Howard County.

23 HCPSS Educators Awarded Grants From Bright Minds Foundation

Twenty-three HCPSS educators have been awarded grants by the Bright Minds Foundation to fund innovative instructional projects.

School Start Time Changes Helped With Busing Issues: Superintendent

School start time adjustments seemed to have helped with the busing issues plaguing HCPSS, the superintendent said.

MD Judges Read To 3rd Graders As Part Of Reading & Robes Program

On Wednesday, third graders across Maryland enjoyed listening to judges in their official robes read to them as part of Reading & Robes.

HCPSS Chief Operating Officer Resigns Amidst Bussing Problems: Report

Howard County Public School System's chief operating officer has resigned after the district experienced numerous bussing problems.

HCPSS Anticipates Bus Delays, Route Suspensions For 2nd Week Of School

The Howard County Public School System anticipates continued bus delays and route suspensions for the second week of school.

Outdoor Sporting Events, Practices Canceled For HCPSS Students: School

Due to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, HCPSS won't hold outdoor sporting events and practices Tuesday.

Members Needed To Serve On Howard County School Health Council

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Howard County School Health Council. The first meeting will be Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

50+ Spots Left To Fill With HCPSS, School Begins Aug. 28

School starts Aug. 28 and the Howard County Public School System only has 53 certificated staff vacancies to fill. Interested? Apply now.

HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano Receives Two Career Awards

Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano recently was named the recipient of two separate awards from the UMD and NCCF.

'Stuff The Bus' School Supply Collection Stops In Howard Co. Thursday

Howard County residents can support the Stuff the Bus campaign that stops in Ellicott City Thursday.

47 HCPSS Seniors Commit To Participate In Apprenticeship MD Program

The Apprenticeship Maryland Program has signed 47 HCPSS seniors who plan to spend school days in on-the-job training and attending classes.

Dunkin' Regional Scholarships Awarded To Howard County Students

Several Howard County students have received Dunkin' Regional Scholarships for the upcoming school year.

School Start Times Released, Families Encouraged To Walk School Routes

HCPSS has released school start times for the 2023-2024 school year. Officials encourage families to test drive school routes in walk zones.

16K MD Borrowers Will See Student Loan Balances Wiped Out

The Biden administration calls it a "student loan safety net." More than 16,000 Marylanders will see over $900 million in debt wiped out.

HoCo Teacher Named Outstanding School Assistant Principal Of The Year

A longtime educator with HCPSS has been named Maryland's Outstanding Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year.

2 Students From Ellicott City Named National Merit Scholar Recipients

Three students from HoCo, including two from Ellicott City, have been named National Merit Scholars in the final round of scholarships.

The D.R.II.P Partners With Patapsco Middle School For Mentoring

The D.R.II.P Youth Program has partnered with Patapsco Middle School to offer a life skills mentorship program for students.

2 Summer Job Fairs Hosted By Howard County Public School System

Looking for a job? Check out one of the two summer job fairs scheduled for July that are hosted by the Howard County Public School System.

Howard Co. Students Earn Top Honors For Developing Safety Solutions

Two HCPSS student-led teams earned top honors for developing solutions to safety issues for an engineering design and development expo.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On HCPSS Mathematics Advisory Committee

The Howard County Public School System needs volunteers to serve on its mathematics (academic) advisory committee for a two-year term.