St. Mary's County
Public Schools
Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study
Final Recommendation
March 18, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting
- Board Approved Actions on Redistricting
You can review this Slide Deck for more details- Recommendation 1 ✅
- Redistrict Hollywood area from LHS to CHS
- Recommendation 2 ❌
- Redistrict Indian Bridge Road from LHS to GMHS
- Recommendation 3 ✅
- Redistrict Woodland Acres area from LHS to GMHS
- Recommendation 4 ✅
- Current (SY25-26) 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students would be allowed to remain at their current school
- Recommendation 5B ✅
- Provide a dedicated bus for each school for redistricted rising and current students
- Recommendation 1 ✅
- Resources
St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Meeting - 03/18/26
Redistricting Plan 1.1A
Redistrict from LHS to CHS and GMHS
Slide outlining the proposed high school redistricting plan, including short- and long-term recommendations, with a map highlighting affected areas and arrows indicating boundary changes between Leonardtown, Chopticon, and Great Mills High Schools.
Hollywood Area
Current 8th Graders (as of the 2025-2026 School Year) redistricted from LHS to CHS
Slide showing a proposed high school boundary change from Leonardtown High School to Chopticon High School, with a map highlighting the affected area and text listing major roads included in the reassignment.
Woodland Acres Area
Current 8th Graders (as of the 2025-2026 School Year) redistricted from LHS to GMHS
Slide showing a proposed high school boundary change from Leonardtown High School to Great Mills High School, with a map highlighting the affected area and text listing key roads and locations included in the reassignment.
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.
LET'S PLAN TOGETHER
Redistricting Introduction
Cannon Design Partnership
CannonDesign is a nationally recognized leader in educational planning and design, with a proven track record of helping school systems across the country create long-term, community-driven solutions that prioritize equity, efficiency, and student success.
To support student success and ensure responsible use of school system resources, St. Mary’s County Public Schools has partnered with CannonDesign to lead a comprehensive review of all school facilities, analyze local enrollment and demographic trends, and guide a transparent, community-centered planning process.
This work is grounded in a clear mission: to prioritize student learning, plan for future growth, and ensure every decision reflects the needs of our students, families, and community.