As the school year begins, MCPS is celebrating the completion of major construction projects. MCPS shared that “these investments create modern learning environments that will benefit students for years to come.” The projects include:
•A brand-new building for Neelsville Middle School providing 131,432 square feet of new space with a capacity for 956 students.
• Completion of Phase I of the new Poolesville High School building providing 165,056 square feet of new space with a capacity for 1508 students. Phase II is scheduled for completion in late summer 2025.
• Major addition to Woodlin Elementary School was completed in Jan. 2024 providing 98,961 square feet of new space with a capacity for 640 students.
• Construction on a new Northwood High School building began earlier this year and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2027. Until then, Northwood High School students will attend Charles W. Woodward High School, a new school building that will become a new MCPS high school in 2027.
MCPS also announced that the district is 99% staffed for the 2024-2025 school year. “Our dedicated team includes over 13,157 school-based teachers and a team of 1,291 permanent bus operators ready to serve our students.”
“This year marks an exciting new chapter with the arrival of Dr. Thomas Taylor, our new superintendent. Dr. Taylor has already unveiled his entry plan, outlining his commitment to building upon the priorities set by the Montgomery County Board of Education and the district’s strategic goals.”
Featured photo shows Woodward High School, which will be the home of Northwood HS until 2027, courtesy of MCPS.