Today MCPS sent out the following update on the boundary studies:
Dear MCPS Community,
Thank you to those who attended the boundary study engagement sessions that focused on the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School and the expansion of Damascus High School. Adding these new spaces means the district needs to modernize a number of school boundaries. These changes will help populate the new high schools, ease overcrowding in the current high schools, and better balance enrollment across the high schools and middle schools included in the boundary study—ensuring all students have access to the best possible learning experiences.
The engagement sessions previewed proposed school boundaries for the 2027-2028 school year. It is important to know that these sessions did not announce the final boundaries; what was presented were initial options and the first step in this process. The boundary study process is guided by Board Policy FAA, Educational Facilities Planning. The four factors outlined in this Board Policy will be considered when recommendations for boundary options are developed. These four factors include:
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- Demographic characteristics of student population
- Geography
- Stability of school assignments over time
- Facility utilization
These conversations about school boundaries could have an impact on many families. That’s why this process is centered on community engagement. Your feedback is essential to help us make thoughtful, informed decisions—and we truly need to hear from you. This fall, revised boundary options will be presented where we will seek additional feedback during this refined options phase.
Please complete our survey (Woodward; Crown and Damascus) to share your thoughts.
We know that you may still have questions or concerns about what the changes mean for your student. We encourage you to:
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- Join our virtual office hours:Â Held weekly through mid-July on Tuesdays from 8-9 a.m., Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. and Fridays from 12-1 p.m. (ZOOM LINKÂ Meeting ID: 812Â 8216Â 3918 and Passcode: MCPS).
- Review the Initial Options: Explore the proposed options for the Reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School boundary study and the Opening of Crown High School and expansion of Damascus High School boundary study, including data tables, maps, articulation patterns, and an interactive map tool for each option.
- Use our interactive map tool: Enter your home address to see how boundary options could impact your school assignment. (Quick video guide for Woodward; Crown and Damascus).
- Visit our website:Â For full details, timelines, and resources:Â mcpsmd.info/BoundaryStudy. Your feedback is already being incorporated into updated FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that will be posted to the Boundary Study website in the near future.
- Complete the survey: The surveys for the Reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School boundary study and the Opening of Crown High School and the expansion of Damascus High School boundary study will remain open through mid-July in order for you to have time to review the initial options, accompanying resources and provide meaningful feedback.
Your input is essential. Without it, we risk missing key perspectives. Thank you for being an active part of our community and helping shape the future of our schools.
Email us: ASKMCPS@mcpsmd.org
Full link with other languages: https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2024-2025/Community-Message-20250606.html
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