LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools is launching a comprehensive Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study “Redistricting” initiative to guide how our schools serve students and families in the years ahead. 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.
The school system has a dedicated website (https://www.smcps.org/redistricting) with information on the data, analysis, events, surveys, and information relating to the on-going study. On the site, you will also find a comprehensive frequently asked questions section, as well as a way to submit comments and questions. All questions and comments should be submitted through the dedicated email at: redistricting@smcps.org.
To support student success and ensure responsible use of school system resources, St. Mary’s County Public Schools has partnered with CannonDesign, a national leader in educational planning and design, to lead a comprehensive review of all school facilities, analyze local enrollment and demographic trends, and guide a transparent, community-centered planning process.
Two community forums will be hosted to gather information on goals and objectives of the community and to review proposed plans. To ensure we have ample space for the interactive forum, please register online on the Events & Survey page of the website. Due to the interactive nature of these events, they will not be streamed live. However, the presentation portion of each forum will be provided on the website after the meeting.
Two community surveys will also be conducted after each community forum and can be found on the Events & Survey tab of the website.
The first community forum on guiding principles will be held:
9/25/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
The second community forum will be on possible options and will be offered on three consecutive nights throughout the county. The same presentation will be provided at each location. Registration for these events will open on September 19, 2025.
Countywide Community Forum #2 – Possible Options
11/12/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
George Washington Carver Elementary School, 46155 Carver School Blvd., Lexington Park, Maryland 20653
11/13/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, Maryland 20660
11/14/2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
For additional information, please contact us via email at: redistricting@smcps.org.
