In-Person Graduation A Possibility For HCPSS Seniors

Ellicott City MD

17 March, 2021

12:57 PM

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — High schoolers graduating from the Howard County Public School System will be treated to a somewhat more normal ceremony this spring as long as coronavirus case numbers continue to trend downward. HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano noted that Gov. Larry Hogan's recently lifting or some restrictions allow for "greater possibilities" regarding in-person graduation ceremonies. "I am optimistic that the overall decrease in COVID-19 infections and increasing vaccine distribution should allow us to hold these momentous celebrations in-person this year. At this time, we are planning to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for each high school at Merriweather Post Pavilion. We will provide additional information soon regarding the numbers of attendees and health guidelines that will be in place," Martirano said. Brian Bassett, spokesperson for the HCPSS, confirmed to Patch that no details have been finalized yet and there are "still many considerations."