Maryland's Largest School District
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In response to the Board of Education’s Requested FY 2027 Capital Budget and FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program, a site selection process has been initiated for a new replacement school should the Board approve the conversion of the existing facility into a holding school. In compliance with Montgomery County Board of Education Policy FAA-RA, Educational Facilities Planning, MCPS will seek stakeholder engagement for the purpose of advising the superintendent of schools regarding the impact on the community of staff-developed site selection options. Below is the site selection timeline, including opportunities for stakeholder engagement and public hearings.
| Sligo Creek ES Site Selection Meeting 1 (In-Person) | February 9, 2026 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Sligo Creek ES Gymnasium |
| Sligo Creek ES Site Selection Meeting 2 (Virtual) | February 11, 2026 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Virtual (Link TBD) |
| Sligo Creek ES Site Selection Optional Make-Up Meeting (In-Person) | February 12, 2026 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Sligo Creek ES Gymnasium (Optional weather make-up date) |
| BOE Work Session on SCES site selection | February 19, 2026 |
| BOE Public Hearings on SCES site selection | February 23-24, 2026 6:00 pm 15 W. Gude Drive, Suite 100 |
| BOE Action on SCES site selection | March 26, 2026 |
November 4, 2025 Potential Sites Map