Howell Schools Bans Stanley Cups as Dangerous Potential Weapons

HOWELL, N.J. — Students returning to Howell Township Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year will face a new restriction: glass and metal water bottles will no longer be permitted on school grounds.

District officials say the change is intended to improve student safety and reduce the potential for the containers to be used as weapons.

The district announced the policy in a back-to-school letter to parents and guardians, explaining that the move is intended to help maintain a safe learning environment...