REDISTRICTING
Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study
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. 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.
March 18, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting
- Board Approved Actions on Redistricting (See slide deck linked below 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 will be allowed to remain at their current school
- Recommendation 5B ✅
- Provide a dedicated bus for each school for rising 8th graders and current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students
- Resources
- Watch the Board meeting on YouTube - Video
- Slide Deck
Redistricting Plan 1.1A
Redistrict from LHS to CHS and GMHS
Hollywood Area
Rising 9th graders redistricted from LHS to CHS
Woodland Acres Area
Rising 9th graders redistricted from LHS to GMHS
Website:
Visit https://www.smcps.org/redistricting for information on data, analysis, events, surveys, and information relating to the on-going study.
Additional Resources:
- Educational Facilities Master Plan
- Find a School by your address
- School Capacities
- School Data Sheets
- School District Boundary Maps
- School Enrollment and Projections
SMCPS Board of Education Meetings:
- September 10, 2025
- Superintendent’s Message
- Watch it on YouTube - Video (Starts at 8:25)
- September 24, 2025
- September 24, 2025 Board of Education Meeting (starts at 25.15)
- Slide Deck
- October 8, 2025
- Superintendent’s Message
- Watch it on YouTube - Video (starts at 6:15)
- November 5, 2025
- November 5, 2025 Board of Education Meeting (starts at 19:25 )
- Slide Deck
- November 19, 2025
- Superintendent’s Message
- Watch it on YouTube - Video (starts at 5:35)
- December 10, 2025
- Board of Education Work Session - Slide Deck
- Board of Education Work Session - Video
- February 4, 2026
- CannonDesign - Slide Deck
- Superintendent's Recommendation - Slide Deck
- Board Work Session - Video
- Options and Recommendations
- March 4, 2026
- Board of Education Meeting - Direction provided by the Board - Video
- March 18, 2026
- SMCPS Presentation and Board Action
- Watch it on YouTube Video
- Slide Deck
Thursday, 9/25/2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
- Registration closed, at capacity
Friday, 9/26/2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
- Registration closed, at capacity as of 9:30 a.m. on 9/25/25
The recording of the event and the associated slide deck are linked below and can be found on the redistricting website.
- Wednesday, 11/12/2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- George Washington Carver Elementary School, 46155 Carver School Blvd., Lexington Park, Maryland 20653
- Thursday, 11/13/2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, Maryland 20660
- Friday, 11/14/2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
- Information from Community Forum #2 can be found here and is highlighted below:
- Community Forum 2 - Exploring Options Presentation Nov. 2025
- Redistricting Options Packet Nov. 2025
- Paquete de opciones de redistribución de distritos, noviembre de 2025
- Elementary Redistricting Options Maps Nov. 2025
- Middle School Redistricting Options Maps Nov. 2025
- High School Redistricting Options Maps Nov. 2025
- A video recording of the Friday event for those unable to attend 🎥
Please follow the link for Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Board of Education policy on redistricting?
- Policy JCAA - School Boundary Realignment
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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.