NJ Recommends $292K In Grants To Howell Township Public Schools

As part of a $500 million capital grants initiative, the governor's office has recommended funding to several Monmouth school districts.

Howell Resident, A Revered Jersey Shore Coach, Dies At 68

William Bruno, a lifelong NJ resident and esteemed teacher, administrator and coach, died June 19 at the age of 68.

Howell Parents Sponsor Middle School Dance For Eighth Graders

Amid the COVID-related cancellation of the school-sponsored dance, 180 Howell eighth graders celebrated at Our House in Farmingdale.

Howell K-8 Schools Eliminate Mask Mandate Outdoors, On Buses

Superintendent Joseph Isola announced that face masks will be optional on school buses and outdoors. Find the full updated guidance below.

Howell Teen Commits To Athletics At College Level

John Morreale is one of 14 Christian Brothers Academy students who vowed to continue excelling in the classroom and on the field next fall.

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

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Howell Patch.

Howell Area Increases Share Of College Grads

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

Howell K-8 Schools To Lose $3M In State Aid Next Year

The change in funding is part of the Gov. Phil Murphy's school aid plan for the 2021-2022 school year.

Freehold Regional ‘Considering’ Full-Time Classes By February

Are you looking to send your teen back to full-time classes? The Freehold Regional High School District wants to know by Jan. 22.

13 Howell Educators Honored With Prestigious State Award

Over a dozen teachers from eight Howell Township schools have been named New Jersey Exemplary Educators in 2020. Here are the winners:

Howell K-8 Schools Switch To Remote Learning Until January

Over 1,000 students and staff have been required to stay home in recent weeks, creating an increasingly ‘difficult to manage' situation.

Freehold Regional HS District To Go Virtual After Winter Break

The high school district, which serves around 10,000 students from eight municipalities, will operate remotely from Jan. 4 through Jan. 8.

Howell High School Closes For 2 Weeks Amid More COVID-19 Cases

Howell high schoolers will attend virtual classes until Nov. 17 after multiple community members tested positive, according to the district.

Howell High School Issued New ‘Report Card’ For 2021

A new 2021 report card for NJ's schools has been released by Niche.com. See how your district did.

Howell Schools Will Move To Phase 2 Reopening This Month

Both A and B cohorts will soon move to four half-days of in-person instruction later this month, according to the district superintendent.

Election Profile: Denise Lowe For Howell Twp Board Of Education

Howell resident Dr. Denise M. Lowe is seeking reelection on Howell Township's Board Of Education.

12 Howell Schools Honored With Sustainability Certification

12 schools in Howell were recognized for environmental sustainability efforts. Here are the honorees:

Election Profile: Al Miller For Howell Board Of Education

Howell resident Al Miller is seeking reelection on Howell Township's Board Of Education.

Election Profile: Ira Thor For Howell Township Board Of Education

Howell resident Ira Thor is seeking reelection on Howell Township's Board Of Education.

Election Profile: Stephen Dobbins For Howell Board Of Education

Howell resident Stephen Dobbins is running for a seat on the Howell Township Board Of Education.

Howell School To Go Remote For 2 Days Due To Coronavirus

A Howell school will go remote for two days after a positive coronavirus test, school officials said.

All Howell Students Under 18 Now Eligible For Free School Lunches

The district recently received approval to extend the provision of free school breakfasts and lunches until Dec. 31.

State Aid For Howell Public Schools Dips For 2020-21 Year: Report

This upcoming year, Howell Township schools will receive over $28.1 million from the state, down 9 percent from last year.

Howell HS Students Potentially Exposed To COVID-19

Football and girls’ volleyball practices were canceled this week after a string of students were potentially exposed.

New Jersey SAT Scores Released In 2020: Every High School Ranked

Here are every NJ high school's average SAT scores that were released. Patch ranked them from top to bottom.

Howell Township Schools Release In-Person Plan For Fall 2020

Here is how students will return for in-person instruction this fall at Howell public schools:

Election 2020: Who's Running For School Board In Howell?

Five candidates will pursue four open seats on the Howell Township Board of Education in November.

Howell PAL To Offer Full Day Childcare Program For Fall

Amid uncertainty over what schools may look like come September, Howell PAL unveiled a full day childcare program for district families.

Howell BOE Approves 3 New Teachers, Guidance Counselor

Students at Taunton School, Newbury School and Middle School North will be meeting several new faces this September.

Parents, Guests Now Allowed At Howell, Freehold HS Graduations

While initial ceremony plans barred parents from attending, district officials told Patch that graduates may now bring up to two guests.

The Results Are In: Howell High School’s New Mascot Unveiled

Howell High School’s Rebel mascot has received a makeover.

Howell Schools Welcome New Principal, Vice Principal To District

Howell students will recognize familiar faces stepping into the roles of Principal and Vice Principal in September.

Howell Petitions Spar Over High School's Rebel Mascot

District officials say they've been in the process of eliminating the Confederate soldier from Howell's gear and property for some time.

Salute Your 2020 Howell Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Howell 5th-Grader's Essay Wins At Monmouth Historical Commission

Samantha Hein's great-grandfather, John, helped found Howell First Aid; her essay on him won the Monmouth Co. Historical Society contest.

Howell Schools Closing For 2 Weeks Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The district will have a staff in-service day Monday and then begin remote learning, Superintendent Joseph Isola said.

'Earth: Land and Sea' focus of observance at Georgian Court

National and regional environmental advocates will join Georgian Court for Critical Concerns Week 2020, slated for March 23-26

2 Howell Schools, 2 Teachers Honored For Food-Raising Efforts

Howell students and teachers were honored recently by Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Howell High Alum, Actor Tom Pelphrey, Returns To Work With Students

Actor Tom Pelphrey recently returned to the halls of Howell High School during a workshop session with students in Fine & Performing Arts.

Howell, Freehold Regional Districts Cancel After-School Events

Programs that were scheduled for Monday afternoon and evening have been canceled.