HOWELL — Howell Public Schools has been affected by a nationwide cybersecurity breach, but is unsure if any data was actually obtained, according to Communications Director Tom Gould.

The PowerSchool data breach, discovered on December 28, 2024, serves as a powerful reminder of the persistent cybersecurity challenges confronting

The "student information system" of one of the nation's biggest education company's was targeted by hackers, school officials said.