Columbia Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Columbia area high schools.

Howard Community College Breaks Ground On Math, Sports Complex

Construction is set to begin on the 193,000-square-foot building this summer. The county and state will fund the $101.7 million project.

HCPSS Academy Of Finance Team​ Finishes 2nd In National Challenge

Nearly 10,000 students from more than 350 schools across the U.S. competed in the National Personal Finance Challenge.

HoCo Student Honored In C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition

An HCPSS student's video has earned honorable mention in the 2021 C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition with its focus on telehealth.

HCPSS Wellness Policy Committee Members Sought

HCPSs wellness policy committee meetings will be held virtually Aug. 11, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. The deadline to apply is June 24.

Members Needed For HCPSS Policy Revision Committee

Members of the HCPSS policy committee attend three to four meetings to discuss and make policy recommendations to the superintendent.

7 HCPSS Students Receive Scholastic Art And Writing Awards

Seven Howard County Public School System high school students received recognition from the Scholastic art and writing awards program.

Emerging Leader Award Given To HCPSS Dance Teacher

Kerry Johnson, a dance teacher at Hammond High School, recently received the 2021 Emerging Leader Award.

Dispensary Technician: Salary, Jobs, And Training

The legalization of medical cannabis throughout multiple states in the U.S. has created increased job opportunities.

Student-Led Walkout In HoCo Shows Support For SRO Removal

The Wilde Lake H.S. Students for Social Justice group said SROs have a "disproportionately negative impact on Black and brown students."

STEM Educator Of The Year Award Given To HoCo Teacher

Wilde Lake High School Science Teacher and Instructional Leader Awardee Jamie Proctor has worked as an educator for 13 years.

International Literary Journal To Feature HCPSS Student's Work

Hammond High School senior Mohamed Elhassan, a native of Sudan, will have his artwork grace the cover of an international literary journal.

More Fans At Games, Guests at HCPSS Graduations: Superintendent

Additional guests will be allowed at graduations and more fans will be permitted at HCPSS sporting events with the mask requirements eased.

Dozens Of HCPSS Teachers Attain Highest Credentials In Education

Howard County Public School System has 22 first-time achievers and 16 who renewed their certification for the current period.

Howard Community College Board Chair Named To 2021 Top 100 Women

The Daily Record has named Felícita Solá-Carter, chair of the Board of Trustees at Howard Community College, as one.

8 HCPSS Students Advance To Virtual National History Day Contest

Eight Howard County Public School System students will advance to the virtual National History Day competition planned for June 13-17.

MD History Day High School Teacher Of The Year Hails From HoCo

Lynn Rashid, the media specialist at Marriotts Ridge High School in Howard County, has been named History Day H.S. Teacher of the Year.

8 HoCo Students Receive 2nd Round Of National Merit Scholarships

Winners of the $2,500 National Merit Scholarships were announced Wednesday with eight Howard County students being named recipients.

4 Guests Per HCPSS Student Now Allowed To Attend Graduation

Originally only two guests were permitted to attend HCPSS commencement ceremonies, but now four guests will be allowed to attend.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Columbia Patch.

Howard Community College Presents The Spring Faculty Concert

The Howard Community College (HCC) Music Concert Series announces the spring 2021 faculty concert for spring.

No Free Meals Available From HCPSS May 13 Due To Closure

Howard County Public Schools will be closed to students May 13 for a staff professional day, so meals will need to be picked up earlier.

Rep Stage Presents “Ghost/Writer,” A World Premiere Virtual Radio Play, May 13–23, 2021

Rep Stage, the professional regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), closes its 28th season with this series.

3 HCPSS Students Earn Top Awards At State Literacy Contest

The State of Maryland Literacy Association’s 2021 contest honors the best young adult poets and storytellers in MD, including 3 from HoCo.

Howard Community College Film Program Presents Film Discussion Series This Spring

The Howard Community College (HCC) film program launched a film discussion series this spring.

Students Will Be In HCPSS Classrooms Full Time This Fall

Howard County Public School System leaders intend to have most students engage in in-person learning this fall.

Howard Community College Names First Coach Of New Softball Program

Howard Community College Director of Athletics Erin Foley has named Shannon Riley as the first head coach.

Prestigious National Honor Awarded To HCPSS Mathematics Educator

Jonathan Wray with the Howard County Public School System has been given the 2020 Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award.

Private Prom Planned By Parents During Pandemic For HOCO Seniors

Parents have created a GoFundMe site and are holding fundraisers to help their Howard County seniors enjoy a private prom due to COVID.

Howard Community College Announces Plans For Fall Semester

Howard Community College has announced its plans to gradually increase in-person operations over the summer.

FAFSA Completions Down In MD: How Columbia Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Columbia area high schools.

HCPSS Schools Earn 2021 Maryland Green Schools Designation

Mt. Hebron High School and Phelps Luck Elementary School earned their certification for the first time as Maryland Green Schools.

Despite The Odds, HoCo School Remains Open During Pandemic

The Montessori school situated on 60 acres serves students in grades first through eighth.

Board Of Trustees Adds Closed Session On April 28, 2021

The Board of Trustees of Howard Community College (HCC) has added a closed session meeting on April 28, 2021.

Principal, Teachers Of The Year Recognized By HCPSS

A reception for the trio along with the board of education and HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano has been planned for Sept. 23.

Scholarship Established In Honor Of River Hill High School Grad

Lance Mercy graduated from River Hill High School in 2018 and had finished his sophomore year at Florida State University when he died.

The Benefits Of Choosing Community College

April is Community College Month! Along with all of Maryland's 16 community colleges, Howard Community College is proud.

Applicants Sought To Sit On HCPSS Policy Advisory Committee

Members of this committee will discuss and make policy recommendations to the superintendent.

Digital Education Center To Allow Virtual Learning Indefinitely

The Howard County Public School System will establish a Digital Education Center for students who have discovered they learn better online.

History Talk And Panel Discussion Will Celebrate 50 Years Of Howard Community College

It is part of a yearlong celebration of Howard Community College's (HCC) 50th anniversary.