JROTC | Howard High School

JROTC Out of District Application for the 2026-2027 School Year

If you would like to apply to the JROTC Program at HOHS, please complete this application. This application is only for students who are not districted to Howard High School or currently enrolled at Howard.
- ***The following Essay Promt must be completed by the student and submitted with the applicaiton (instructions are in the online form).***
  - Please reply to the following prompt in a 1-page written narrative.
  - All writing conventions and standards should be utilized.
  - Students should present their ideas in a clear and organized manner.
  - Prompt: "I want to attend Howard High School because..."A student who wishes to participate in the JROTC program, but does not attend one of the schools that offers the program, may apply to the JROTC program at Howard High School.
Applications will be accepted through December 19, 2025 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Interviews with HOHS JROTC staff will take place between November 12, 2025 and January 6, 2026.
Acceptance to the JROTC program is based on application, interview, and enrollment availability.
Acceptance to the program will be made in January and parents will have to make a decision at that time.

Once the application is complete, a member of our JROTC program will contact the parent/guardian to schedule an interview.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Col. Lee Mitchell at 410-313-2878.

Program Information

The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) provides a citizenship, character, and leadership development program for high school students. It is a cooperative effort between Howard County Public School System, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. JROTC instruction prepares students in grades 9-12 for leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges, as American citizens through rigorous instruction and hands-on activities.