HCPSS System Calendar

2021-2022 Calendar Update

The academic calendar was updated Nov. 2, 2021, to include 3-hour early dismissals on Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 27 and May 18.

The HCPSS academic calendar is subject to change

Subscribe to a Calendar

Users may subscribe to an HCPSS calendar in order to add it to your personal online calendar by completing the following:

1. Right-click on a calendar below
2. Select copy link location (shortcut or address)
3. Add it to your calendar service
   • Subscribe to the School Year Calendar (also displayed above)
   • Subscribe to the Board of Education Calendar
   • Subscribe to the A/B Day Calendar (applicable only for middle and high school schedules)

Printable Calendars

2021-2022 Academic Calendar Monthly Format

• English Updated 11/23/21 (monthly format)
• Spanish (Español)
• Chinese (中文)
• Korean (한국어)

2021-2022 Academic Calendar Dates Only

• English Updated 11/15/21 (one page list format)
• Spanish (Español)
• Chinese (中文)
• Korean (한국어)

Calendar Information

The Howard County Board of Education approved the HCPSS 2021-2022 academic calendar during its meeting on January 7.

Learn more with answers to frequently asked questions about the HCPSS calendar and operating status.

Non-Academic Calendars

Several non-academic calendars are available for students and families, including:

• High School Sports Schedules
• Performance Schedules (music, theater, dance, art)
• Special Education Parent and Guardian Calendar

School-specific calendars can be found on each school’s website.

Emergency Closings

The HCPSS calendar may be adjusted in cases of emergencies, including inclement weather. See below for districtwide closing information, and which will be updated no later than the school day following an emergency closing.

2021-2022 Emergency Closings

• Wednesday, September 1 – All schools dismissed three-hours early due to inclement weather.