JROTC Application/Interest Forms
JROTC Application/Interest Forms
Howard High School Army ROTC- Contact Colonel (USA, Retired) William Laigaie, Senior Army Instructor, william_laigaie@hcpss.org or (410) 313-2878
Atholton High School Army ROTC: Contact LTC (USA, Retired) William Reinhart, Senior Army Instructor, william_reinhart@hcpss.org or (410) 313-7076
Oakland Mills High School Air Force JROTC: Contact (USAF, Retired) Bradly Scherer, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor, bradly_scherer@hcpss.org or (410) 313-6945
Applying to JROTC
Applying to JROTC
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. JROTC prepares students for life and there is no obligation to join the military.
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 Atholton High School, Howard High School, and/or Oakland Mills High School. Each school has a limited number of spaces available for students who apply.
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
Visit HCPSS JROTC for more information.
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