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Upcoming Events
St. Mary’s County Public Schools is committed to including our diverse communities in the planning process.
We want you to get involved! Come join us at any engagement meeting.
Registration links will be added closer to the event so that we can ensure ample seating for everyone as they will be collaborative events.
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.
Community Event - Community Forum #2
As part of the ongoing Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study, SMCPS will hold our second community forum. The topics presented will include possible options and will be offered on three consecutive nights throughout the county, with two sessions on each night. The same presentation and options will be presented on each night at each session. Attendance at one session will allow as many community members as possible to participate.
A Transparent, Community-Centered Planning Process
Stay connected and engaged throughout the SMCPS Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study process by visiting our Events & Surveys page. Here, you’ll find a calendar of upcoming events where you can learn more, share your input, and get involved. When surveys are available, they will be published here to gather your feedback on key aspects of the plan. Together, we can shape the future of education in St. Mary’s County!
Community Engagement Team
The Community Engagement Team is composed of representation of each public school in the district, representing the diverse school communities, including students (high school only), parents/guardians, and staff. These members were selected by working with the school principals and are by invitation only. The Community Engagement Team will assist with the process by ensuring communication of the work, timeline, and community engagement opportunities by sharing information on surveys and community engagement events through school, community, and social media resources.
Community Forums
The school system will host two open invitation community forums, in which the community at large will have an opportunity to provide input into the St. Mary’s County Public Schools Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study goals and priorities, review possible options, and provide feedback through online surveys. The community will also have the opportunity to provide comment on the final recommendations at a public hearing to be held in January 2026.