In Ellicott City Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Howard County.

In-Person Graduation A Possibility For HCPSS Seniors

With the easing of restrictions on gatherings in Maryland, in-person graduation ceremonies are being planned for HCPSS spring graduates.

30 HCPSS Students Recognized As 2021 Carson Scholars

Twelve HCPSS students were named first-time Carson Scholars and 18 students were acknowledged as Recognized Carson Scholars.

90 Percent Of HCPSS Educators Vaccinated

Howard County Public School System anticipates an additional 300 doses to be provided for those waiting for a vaccination.

Fine Arts Coordinator At HCPSS Receives National Award

The award is the highest national honor in the country for arts education leadership.

Entries Sought For HCPSS Social Media Account Logo

Designs are being sought for the district's office of diversity, equity and inclusion Instagram and Twitter account logo.

Limited Spectators To Be Allowed At HCPSS Sporting Events

All rostered student-athletes on varsity and junior varsity teams will initially be provided with two passes for spectators.

$960M Operating Budget Adopted By Howard County Education Board

The $960.3 million operating budget is a $41.6 million increase from the fiscal year 2021 operating budget.

University Of Maryland School Of Music To Work With HCPSS Kids

University music students and staff will offer mini-residencies, coaching students for auditions and judging student adjudications.

HCPSS Graduation Rate Exceeds State Average

According to data from the Maryland State Department of Education, the graduation rate for the HCPSS class of 2020 was at 93.4 percent.

Preparing For The Return Of HCPSS Students To The Classroom

The Howard County Public School System is scouring buildings and improving their HVAC systems. Students must wear face masks.

Free Meals For Students To Change When School Starts For HCPSS

Meals will be available to students continuing with virtual learning and any non-HCPSS students 18 and younger for pickup only on two days.

HoCo Teachers Protest By Enacting Work To Rule Resolution

Teachers will not perform custodial duties nor find their own substitutes. Elementary school teachers will not cover lunch or recess duties.

State Funding Recommendation Increased For 3 HCPSS Projects

The increase of almost $8 million brings the total state funding recommendation to $28.6 million out of a requested $40.3 million. ​

Veterans Elementary Meal Site To Remain Closed Through Feb. 25

Meals that were pre-ordered for pickup at Veterans Elementary School during this period can be picked up at Ellicott Mills Middle School.

HCPSS Closes Buildings, Still Holds School During Weather Event

Some people hoped that students and teachers could be awarded an official snow day. Others supported having virtual learning as usual.

School Meal Site Shut Down This Week In Howard County

Meals that were pre-ordered for pickup at Veterans Elementary School this week can be picked up at Ellicott Mills Middle School instead.

Parents, Educators To Hold Protest Against HoCo Schools Reopening

Cars Against COVID: Parents and Educators for Safe Schools will be held Feb. 16 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Fall Sports Practices Begin Feb. 13 For HCPSS Athletes

Other in-person extracurricular activities beyond athletics will gradually begin to be offered, the school district noted.

HCPSS Students To Return To School In Phases Starting March 1

The school district was informed that COVID-19 health metrics in the county should not affect the school reopening to in-person learning.

Pro Bono Services Secured For HoCo Education Board Lawsuit

The Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection will represent the education board in the suit filed by two parents about the SMOB.

Important Dates Set For 2021-2022 School Year In Howard County

School starts Aug. 30 for Howard County students. School staffers start Aug. 19.

Winter Sports Season Decision Sparks HCPSS Debate

Numerous people spoke out about the winter sports season's abrupt end on the school district's Facebook page.

HCPSS Delays Start Of Winter Sports Season Again

The winter athletic season, previously scheduled​ to begin Jan. 4, has been postponed until Jan. 11.

Parents Sue HoCo School Board Over Student Member Voting Right

A lawsuit against the Howard County school board says the student voting member has kept the district from returning to in-person learning.

HCPSS Meal Service Suspended At 2 Additional School Sites

Mayfield Woods Middle School, Gorman Crossing Elementary School​ and Wilde Lake Middle School​ are no longer serving student meals.

Glen Mar Early Learning Center To Assist With Virtual Learning

Licensed teachers will assist students with technology and schoolwork in Glen Mar Early Learning Center’s virtual learning classroom.

HoCo Education Board Members Sworn In, Leaders Selected

New chair Dr. Chao Wu becomes the first Asian American in Howard County history to serve as chair on the school board.

HCPSS Launches COVID-19 Dashboard

The dashboard will be updated every Wednesday by 11 a.m., consistent with Maryland Department of Health reporting.

Meal Service Temporarily Suspended At 2 HCPSS School Sites

Wilde Lake Middle School and Gorman Crossing Elementary School meal distributions are on hold.

Winter Sports Practices Delayed Until Jan. 4 For HCPSS Students

All instruction will continue virtually due to the increase of coronavirus infection rates across the county, school officials said.

HCPSS Releases Proposed 2021-2022 Academic Calendar

Under the proposed calendar, the first day of school for students for the 2021-2022 school year would be Aug. 30, 2021.

$6M In CARES Act Funding Funneled To HCPSS

The Howard County Public School System has already incurred approximately $22.6 million in costs related to the coronavirus pandemic.

HCPSS JROTC Program Accepting Applications Through Jan. 5

Howard County Public School System students must contact a JROTC official by Jan. 5 to schedule an interview.

HCPSS Switches To All Virtual Instruction Due To Coronavirus

All in-person special education assessments and appointments are suspended. The Dec. 5 SAT test and the Dec. 12 ACT test have been canceled.

Centennial High School German Teacher Receives National Award

Daniel Desmond, Centennial High School German teacher and world language instructional team leader, received the national award.

Thanksgiving Meals For HCPSS Students To Be Picked Up Nov. 24

There will be no meal service for Howard County kids Nov. 25-27. So meals for Nov. 24-29 will be available for pickup on Nov. 24.

In-Person Athletic Conditioning For HCPSS Students Halted

Scheduled to begin Monday, conditioning has been canceled due to the recent rise of coronavirus cases in Howard County.

Input About SROs Welcomed By Howard County School Officials

The feedback provided will guide Howard County Public School System officials in the use of SROs.

Howard County Public School System Seeks Policy Committee Members

Residents interested in participating should submit a statement of interest online by Monday.