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Status Update – February 6, 2026 – Afternoon/Evening Activities Canceled

All afternoon/evening activities involving HCPSS students and staff are canceled Friday, February 6, 2026 due to impending inclement weather.

Students scheduled for after-school activities will be sent home using the departure method identified in Family File for typical school days, unless parents/guardians notify the school otherwise.

All aftercare programs in HCPSS schools, sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks, will remain open.

All other community-sponsored programs in HCPSS buildings are canceled.

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The Superintendent kicked off the FY27 operating budget process with his proposed budget, which totals $1.278 billion. The Board of Education will hold public hearings and work sessions before adopting its requested budget no later than March 3.

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In emergency situations, including inclement weather, information will be shared with the community through the HCPSS website, email and text, and the HCPSS hotline.

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