HCPSSFinal Opportunities for Input on the Boundary Review Process
October 29th, 2025
During the October 23 work session on redistricting, the Howard County Board of Education voted to continue evaluation and discussion on the Superintendent’s Proposed Plan and the five concepts presented during the work session. Community members have the opportunity to provide testimony on these Board Preliminary Plans, which will also be discussed during the next virtual work session on November 13.
The work sessions are a continuation of the boundary review process for the 2026-2027 school year to consider redistricting selected schools, including Bryant Woods, Running Brook, Swansfield, Longfellow, Clemens Crossing and Centennial Lane elementary schools. Wilde Lake, Harper’s Choice and Burleigh Manor middle schools, as well as Centennial and Wilde Lake high schools also are included to allow adjustments to feeds.
Community members may provide testimony to the Board through the public hearing scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6 during the 7 p.m. session. Community members wishing to testify may pre-register by telephone (410-313-7194 or 410-313-1584) or online through 4:30 p.m. of the last working day prior to the public hearing.
Written testimony may be submitted to the Board via email to redistricting@hcpss.org or via USPS mail to Howard County Board of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Official testimony will be accepted until 48 hours prior to the meeting at which the Board is scheduled to take action. A final decision on any changes in school boundaries for the 2026-2027 school year is scheduled to be made by the Board on Nov. 20, 2025.
More information about the boundary review process for the 2026-2027 school year may be found online.