Class of 2025 Graduation Dates Forthcoming

March 25th, 2025

The following message was sent to families of students in grade 12 on March 25, 2025:

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school graduation ceremonies have long been held at Merriweather Post Pavilion (MPP). HCPSS is fortunate to have a local venue like Merriweather that allows graduation ceremonies to take place during Maryland’s fickle weather; under cover providing protection from rain, shade in sunny and high temperature days, etc. Ceremonies at MPP also allow schools to accommodate a large number of guests and provide the technology for HCPSS to stream ceremonies live online so out-of-town family and friends can watch.

Merriweather Post Pavilion is a top venue in the state and its schedule of concerts and events can be fluid even up until graduations. Students, parents/guardians, and family members undoubtedly are anxiously awaiting their specific graduation details; understandable as travel and other arrangements need to be made. Traditionally, that information has not been available until mid-April and HCPSS will share these details as soon as possible when staff receive confirmation from MPP that our proposed schedule is approved. Details will be posted online and shared with students and families.

HCPSS leaders and school administrators appreciate your understanding as the school system awaits confirmation from Merriweather.