Community Members Can Request To Use HCPSS Facilities Again

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The community can use school facilities in Howard County once again, but only outdoor facilities at elementary and middle school buildings for the time being. All high schools are reserved strictly for Howard County Public School System student clubs and activities.

At the end of June, school facilities can be used by outside groups. According to the school district, school-related support groups, nonprofit organizations and others can request to use facilities. Only one group per location at a time will be allowed, however, and all attendees must abide by school, county and CDC guidelines.

Spring season: Outside May 3 –June 15

• Applications accepted through May 7
• Priority is given for school related programs including PTA’s, Booster Clubs, outside activities sponsored by schools such as movie nights, game nights and end of year celebrations, and activities sponsored by the department of recreation and parks

Summer season: Outside June 16 – Aug. 29

• Applications accepted May 1 – May 30
• Use is limited to youth groups only, including baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and basketball, on blacktop surfaces and multipurpose fields, as well as for booster camps and special camp needs. Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. are reserved for childcare, as well as HCPSS summer school, school construction and facilities work
• Weekday evening permits for outdoor use after 6 p.m. are open for most elementary and middle schools

Summer season: June 29 – Aug. 8, Mondays through Fridays

• Applications accepted May 1 – May 30
• Facilities are available for use from 6:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. for child care
• Facilities available for non child care groups 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Twenty-eight schools are available for daytime use by community groups; all other schools are reserved for HCPSS summer school and child care program use

Weekend Use of Facilities: June 16 – Aug. 29

• Applications accepted May 1 – May 30
• June 16 – Aug. 8: Elementary and middle school facilities are available for indoor use
• June 16 – Aug. 29: Elementary and middle school facilities are available for outdoor use Saturdays: 8 a.m. through dusk
• Sundays: 7 a.m. through noon, priority is given for outdoor religious requests; 12:30 p.m. – dusk for other activities
• High school outdoor fields will be available for permitted use during the weekend summer season.