Athletics

The Howard County interscholastic athletics program provides an opportunity for students to participate in a variety of sports throughout the school year.

Objectives

• Improve academic performance.
• Provide opportunities for students to extend physical education interests.
• Foster better interpersonal relationships through sports participation.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for interschool contests.
• Channel student enthusiasm for interschool contests.
• Channel student energies toward developing useful citizenship skills.
• Enhance school spirit and the learning environment.

What Students are Saying about Parental Support at the Games

• Video - I Wish My Parents...

Learn More About Our Allied Sports Program

• Video - HCPSS Allied Sports Program

By the Numbers

• 10,362 student participants during the 2010-2011 school year.
• 444 junior varsity and varsity teams.
• Over 800 coaches.
• 6,000 athletic events annually.

Associations

• Maryland Public Secondary Schools Atheltic Association
• National Federation of State High School Associations

Sports Injury Clinics

• High School Athletics Physical Examinations - Thursday, November 10, 2011

Concussions Awareness

• National Academy of Neuropsychology - Video Raising Concussion Awareness