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Graphic promoting the Howell Public Schools Community Center groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4 p.m. at 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. The graphic features an architectural rendering of the new community center and the Howell Public Schools logo.
Howell Public Schools to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Community Center Building
10/01/2026
Howell Public Schools will celebrate the beginning of construction on its new community center with a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at 4 p.m.
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Graphic promoting Howell Public Schools’ Non-Homestead Operating Millage Informational Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Edinburgh Room at the Howell Public Schools Administrative Office, 411 N. Highlander Way. Attendees will hear an overview of the two proposals, learn why the millage is required for the district to receive its full per-pupil funding and how the funds support district operations, and have an opportunity to ask questions. The proposals will appear on the November 3 ballot. Learn more at HowellSchools.com/Renewal.
Howell Public Schools to Host Informational Meeting on Non-Homestead Operating Millage Proposals
09/30/2026
Learn more about the non-homestead operating millage proposals that will appear on the November ballot.
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Graphic recognizing Howell High School seniors Lyla Stawick and Penelope Taylor as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The graphic features the National Merit Scholarship Program logo above individual school portraits of Lyla and Penelope.
Howell High School Students Named Commended Students in 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program
09/25/2026
Lyla Stawick and Penelope Taylor named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Graphic announcing Lindsay Cieslak, K-3 special education resource room teacher at Three Fires Elementary, as the 2026 Serra Brighton Teacher of the Year, alongside a photo of Cieslak smiling in her classroom.
Three Fires Teacher Named 2026 Serra Brighton Teacher of the Year
09/18/2026
Congratulations to Ms. Cieslak on being named the 2026 Serra Brighton Teacher of the Year!
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Architectural rendering of the new community center’s main hall, featuring a large green-and-gold Howell “H,” a wide staircase, white brick columns, wood ceiling beams and a large wall graphic showing a crowd of Howell students and community members.
Highlander Nation Invited to Help Name New Community Center
09/14/2026
Submit a name suggestion for the new community center building.
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Howell Public Schools and Three Bargaining Units Approve New Contracts
08/18/2026
Howell Public Schools and three of its collective bargaining units have reached agreements on new contracts.
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Recent Howell High School graduate Lucy Snow reacts with surprise and excitement as she accepts the first-place national championship award in the Teaching Strategies event during the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Snow, wearing a red FCCLA blazer, holds her championship plaque while standing on stage as fellow FCCLA members applaud. An FCCLA logo is displayed prominently on the front of the stage.
Howell High School Student Wins National FCCLA Championship
08/13/2026
Lucy Snow claims first place in Teaching Strategies competitive event.
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Portrait of Dr. Charles Chalfant smiling and wearing a light gray suit jacket, white shirt and blue plaid tie.
Howell Public Schools Announces New Hutchings Elementary Principal
08/04/2026
Dr. Charles Chalfant selected as the school’s next principal.
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Graphic featuring a green schoolhouse with a flag inside a green and gold circular swoosh. Large green text reads, "Renew & Restore," with a gold ampersand. Below, a green banner reads, "Non-Homestead Millage Renewal & Restoration," with "Renewal & Restoration" highlighted in gold. The bottom line reads, "November 3, 2026."
Howell Public Schools to Place Non-Homestead Millage Renewal and Restoration on November 3 Ballot
07/14/2026
Millage is not a tax on homeowners.
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The 2026 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Gold Medallion Award seal. The circular badge features a white background with a black border and the words "National School Public Relations Association" around the outer ring. A gold laurel wreath surrounds the center, which reads "Gold Medallion Award" above the text "Presented for an Outstanding Educational Public Relations Program." A gold ribbon banner at the bottom displays the year "2026."
Howell Public Schools and Livingston ESA Earn Gold Medallion Award for Bus Driver Recruitment Campaign
07/07/2026
National award recognizes innovative communications campaigns.
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Graphic announcing two new principals for Howell Public Schools: Erin Graf, principal of Voyager Elementary, and Ray Miller, principal of Parker Middle School.
Howell Public Schools Hires Two New Principals
06/23/2026
New hires will serve at Voyager Elementary and Parker Middle School
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Portrait graphic announcing Brian Osborn as the new Athletic Director for Howell Public Schools. The graphic features a headshot of Osborn on a green background with yellow and white text reading “Brian Osborn – Athletic Director.” Decorative yellow dots appear across the top, and the Howell Highlander mascot is displayed in the lower right corner. The design uses the district’s green and gold colors.
Howell Public Schools Announces Next Athletic Director
06/18/2026
Brian Osborn will assume role on August 1
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