*Update* On March 26, 2026, the Board of Education approved attendance area adjustments for School Year 2026-2027. The summary of the Board’s action is available here.
APPROVED: a portion of Beltsville Academy will be reassigned to Vansville Elementary School for grades PreK-5th and Martin L. King, Jr. Middle School for grades 6th-8th, beginning August 2026. Beltsville Academy Notification Letter
APPROVED: a portion of Buck Lodge Middle School will be reassigned to Martin L. King, Jr. Middle School for grades 6th-8th, beginning August 2026. Buck Lodge Middle Notification Letter
Attendance area adjustments are proposed for the following schools to balance enrollment and optimize facility utilization:
The primary goal of the adjustments is to bring schools within the target facility utilization range of 80-95%. Currently:
By adjusting boundaries, the district aims to decrease the variance in utilization, reducing the need for temporary spaces and improving access to electives and programs.
If approved, these changes will impact approximately 300 students:
Students entering the final grade (5th or 8th) at their current school, may be permitted to remain for one year with parent-provided transportation.
Parents, students, and community members are invited to join us to learn more about the proposed adjustments.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School (cafeteria)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Virtual https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/84709148894
View the presentation: English | Español
March 3, 2026: Public Hearing (virtual) information on registering to speak is available here
March 26, 2026: Board of Education vote
To contact us, please send an email to school.boundaries@pgcps.org
