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Calendar and Operating Status

Where can I find the current HCPSS operating status?
How can I find the status of HCPSS facilities/field closings?
What are the HCPSS operating status options?
How can I see how many inclement weather days have been used each year?
Where can I find the HCPSS calendar?
How is the HCPSS calendar developed?
Who determines how long the school year will be?
Why do students have so many days off during the school year?
Why are non-student calendar days needed?
Do early dismissals count as full days of instruction?

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Howard County Public School System
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Main Phone: (410) 313-6600

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