UPDATE: Woodward Boundary Study ADDITIONAL Options and Key Dates

[Elaine Liao Avin]

KP Community,

Before we set off for a well deserved break from all things work and school, I wanted to provide a quick update on the Woodward Boundary Study.  As most of you may have seen in the MCPS updates, they mentioned additional options for the Boundary Study will be released. Here's what this means:

• There is discussion to potentially close Silver Spring International Middle School (SSIMS) and if that is decided, it would result in boundary changes for those that are inbound to SSIMs
• BOE passed a resolution that MCPS produce additional options (in addition to the four already presented) to address this potential scenario and revise the timeline to finalize boundaries to allow time for more engagement as a result of this recent change
• As a result of this change, the boundary study timeline has changed to where the timing of the Superintendent's recommendation moves from December 2025 to February 2026 with Board Final decision in March 2026 
• Additional options (with some potential slight revisions to the current four options) will be released after Thanksgiving (my guess is it will be release on Monday Dec 1 right before or after the first virtual session) with additional engagement sessions both virtual and in-person - sessions for both boundaries and academic programming changes which seem to still stay on the regional model route.
• Your survey responses to-date are valid and MCPS will probably send out another survey based on what they release next week. The current survey and future surveys should be viewed as a continuous feedback loop and people are encouraged to submit multiple times

Upcoming Engagement Sessions for Release of ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:

Monday, December 1, 2025 

6:30-7:15 p.m. Virtual (Zoom Webinar Link)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

6:30 - 8:30 pm In-Person (Albert Einstein High School)

Thursday, December 4, 2025

12:30-1:15 p.m. Virtual (Zoom Webinar Link)

Updated timeline

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Montgomery County Public Schools     Montgomery County Public Schools posted in Montgomery County Public Schools     Update and More Information on the Boundary Study & Programs Analysis   English  /  español  /  中文  /  français /  Português /  한국어 /  tiếng Việt /  አማርኛ Update and More Information on the Boundary Study & Programs Analysis The Board of Education received an update on Thursday, Nov. 20, regarding the district’s ongoing boundary study, Secondary Programs Analysis and the proposed regions models. These efforts are closely interconnected by one core goal: ensuring every student, in every community, has real access to high-quality opportunities closer to home. Boundaries influence programs, programs influence boundaries and proposed regions, and all three shape how we serve students with the right courses, pathways and school capacity now and into the future. Delaying this work would mean delaying expanded opportunities—something the Board and superintendent are committed to avoiding as we remain on track to tell students “yes” to more choices, career hubs, stronger local schools and better access to the programs they deserve. (View Full Image) (View Full Image) Engagement Has Been Strong, We Have Listened and It Is Making a Difference in the Plan Over the past several months, MCPS has engaged our community in meaningful, sustained dialogue—not a single conversation, but an ongoing series of opportunities to learn together, ask difficult questions, and share concerns and ideas. This includes over 12,000 survey responses, more than 3,000 attendees in virtual sessions and strong participation at every in-person regional meeting, where hundreds of families joined multilingual discussions. Students are sharing their voices through Student Government Association meetings, interviews and focus sessions, and staff across the system—from teachers to counselors to program coordinators—have been deeply involved in shaping the design work. This engagement has already yielded real changes, such as adjusted regional program models, additional STEM options, clearer admission pathways and refinements informed directly by community feedback. Community Engagement 16 Design Team Meetings 12,000 Survey responses Over 3,000 Attendees at Virtual Information Sessions Average of 200 Attendees at each of six in-person multilanguage regional meetings 3,000 Views of Spanish language Facebook Live NAACP Parent Meeting Identity Parent Meeting MCCPTA Meeting DCC Parent Leadership Meeting Virtual Engagement (Ex. Podcast, News Media) As we head into the next phase, the work remains iterative by design. Additional boundary options—including those connected to Woodward/Northwood, Silver Spring International Middle School, Crown and Damascus High School—will be released shortly after Thanksgiving. These new options supplement, not replace, those already shared, and will be accompanied by additional in-person and virtual engagement sessions in early December. Surveys will also be extended to ensure families have ample time to review, respond and be heard.  Engagement will not end with this round; it will continue through winter as feedback is synthesized for the superintendent’s recommendation to the Board, and again through Board work sessions and public hearings. We understand that these conversations can be complex and emotional—change always is. But we also know that what we do not change, we are choosing to keep the same, and the status quo continues to leave too many students traveling long distances, facing program waitlists or lacking access to high-rigor pathways offered elsewhere in the county. This work is about expanding opportunity, improving service, strengthening local schools and building a more equitable, Future Ready system for thousands of students. We remain committed to listening, learning, refining—and working alongside the community every step of the way. Resources: Watch the discussion with the Board of Education. Review the Presentation Slides (including more information about staff and student engagement). See Program Budget Information. See more information about Program Pathways. Email us: ASK...@mcpsmd.org     View in ParentSquare     Please do not reply to this email.       Stay involved with your child’s learning and activities at school.     You received this email because you are a ParentSquare user in Montgomery County Public Schools. If you received this email in error or wish to disable your account, click here to unsubscribe. ParentSquare Inc · 6144 Calle Real, #200A · Goleta, CA 93117