MCPS to Host Public Engagement Sessions on School Consolidation and Closure Planning

Rockville, Md. — (MCPS) is launching a series of in-person community engagement sessions to gather public feedback on long-term facilities planning, shifting enrollment trends, and potential future school closures, consolidations, or boundary adjustments for the Elementary and Middle School Consolidation and Closure Study.

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As enrollment shifts across Montgomery County, some facilities have excess capacity while other areas continue to expand. MCPS is conducting a comprehensive, countywide evaluation to ensure district resources are aligned to best serve students and families.

The sessions mark the beginning of a two-year planning process. No decisions regarding school closures, consolidations, or boundary changes have been made. Any modifications resulting from this process would not take effect until the 2029–2030 school year.

Members of the news media are invited to RSVP before attending sessions.

Fall Event Schedule

• Time: 6:30 p.m. –  8:30 p.m. (All in-person locations)

In-Person Meetings:

• Mon, Oct. 19: Gaithersburg MS – 2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
• Tue, Oct. 20: Kingsview MS – 18909 Kingsview Rd., Germantown, MD 20874
• Wed, Oct. 21: Rosa Parks MS – 19200 Olney Mill Rd., Olney, MD 20832
• Thu, Oct. 22: A. Mario Loiederman MS – 12701 Goodhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906
• Wed, Oct. 28: Julius West MS – 651 Great Falls Rd., Rockville, MD 20850
• Thu, Oct. 29: Eastern MS – 300 University Blvd. E, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Virtual Sessions: Oct. 19, Oct. 23, Oct. 30 and Nov. 2 (noon – 1p.m.). Online engagement sessions will also be available for community members who prefer to participate remotely. Access links can be found here.

Details for Round 2: Specific dates, times, and access links for the second round of engagement (Nov. 30 – Dec. 10), can be found here. Please check the project’s site regularly for updates.

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Media should reach out to Liliana López at Liliana_L_Lopez@mcpsmd.org for more information and to RSVP. 

Resources: 

• Elementary and Middle Schools Boundary Study / Closures and Consolidations Process Update 
• Closures and Consolidations Website