Academic Calendars Set For HCPSS Through 2024

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Academic calendars have been approved for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The 2022-2023 school year will begin for students on Monday, Aug. 29, and on Thursday, Aug. 18, for school staff. Winter break will be Dec. 26-30, with schools reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Spring break will run from April 3-10. The last day of school is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13. Five days at the end of the school year are designated for potential use to make up inclement weather closing days.

The 2023-2024 school year is scheduled to begin for students on Monday, Aug. 28, and on Wednesday, Aug. 16, for school staff. Winter break will be Dec. 25-29 with schools reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Spring break will run from March 25-April 1. The last day of school is scheduled for Friday, June 7.

The board also voted to approve the recommended timeline to develop adjusted school start times for anticipated implementation during the 2023-2024 school year.