Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study

Important Update! - New Times for Community Forum #2 

📅 Updated Schedule: One Event Each Night (5:00–7:00 p.m.)📅 

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) has updated the schedule for Community Forum #2 – Possible Options as part of the ongoing Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study (“Redistricting”).

Each event will now consist of one session per night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., based on the number of registered participants.
The previously planned 4:00–6:00 p.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m. sessions have been canceled, and registration for these events is now closed.
Registered participants were notified of this change by email.

📅 Updated Schedule

• Wednesday, November 12 – George Washington Carver Elementary School
• Thursday, November 13 – Chopticon High School
• Friday, November 14 – Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center

The CannonDesign presentation and possible options will be posted to the SMCPS website after the final presentation on November 14, and a video recording will be available several business days later.

Community members can also access a Frequently Asked Questions section and submit comments or questions by email at redistricting@smcps.org.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Redistricting & Facility Planning

St. Mary’s County Public Schools is launching a comprehensive Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study initiative to guide how our schools serve students and families in the years ahead.

With a commitment to student success, equity, and responsible stewardship of public resources, SMCPS is working with professional planning partners to review current school boundaries, assess our facilities, and engage the community in thoughtful, transparent dialogue.

As our county continues to grow and change—from rural neighborhoods to town centers—this process is an opportunity to address key challenges like overcrowding, aging buildings, and enrollment shifts. Most importantly, it’s a chance to ensure that every student learns in a safe, well-resourced, and inspiring environment.

This work will affect all of us—students, families, educators, and community members. Your input matters. Whether you join a meeting, offer feedback, or follow along with updates, your voice will help shape the future of education in St. Mary’s County.

News & Events

At St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), we believe in planning with the community—not just for it. That’s why, as part of the Facilities Utilization and School Boundary Study (FUSBS), we will be hosting two Community Forums across the district. These forums will be open to everyone—students, families, teachers, and neighbors—because shaping the future of our schools starts with listening to those who know them best.

At these in-person forums, we invite the public to learn about the FUSBS process as well as contribute to guiding principles, sharing ideas, concerns, and priorities about school facilities and learning environments.

Every piece of feedback gathered at these forums will be documented and shared with planning teams and stakeholder groups. The thoughts and comments shared will directly inform options that will be created and brought back to public hearing in January 2026.

This isn’t a one-time conversation. It’s an ongoing dialogue, and every voice matters.

LET'S PLAN TOGETHER