Elementary School #41 Redistricting Study

Frederick County Public Schools is planning a redistricting study in preparation for the opening of the new Elementary School  #41 for the 2026-27 school year. 

On Wednesday, March 12th, the Board of Education of Frederick County Public Schools approved the redistricting scope of work and community engagement plan for the construction of the new Elementary School #41. The new Elementary School #41 is being built at the intersection of Mussetter Rd and Whiterose Dr. near 144 and will open with a state-rated capacity of 882 students.

The redistricting study encompasses a total of eight schools, including five elementary schools and three middle schools:

Elementary Schools:

• Blue Heron Elementary
• Deer Crossing Elementary
• New Market Elementary
• Oakdale Elementary
• Spring Ridge Elementary

 Middle Schools:

• Governor Thomas Johnson Middle
• New Market Middle
• Oakdale Middle

The primary goal of this redistricting effort is to create an attendance area for the new Elementary School #41 while relieving capacity at Oakdale Elementary School. This study also includes middle school attendance areas to establish feeder patterns with the new elementary boundaries and to improve balanced capacity across all middle schools. 

The redistricting study will be led by consultant WXY and FCPS facilities planning staff. FCPS will collect data, evaluate options, engage the school communities and present an option to the Board of Education in accordance with Board of Education Policy 200.

The public will have several opportunities to provide feedback. The first community engagement sessions will be held virtually at noon and 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 8. The same information will be presented at both meetings.

Community Engagement Session #1: Introduction of scope of work, study area, process, schedule, and community engagement plan.

*If you are unable to attend either of the live virtual sessions, a video recording of the meeting will be posted to our redistricting website.

For more information regarding the Elementary School #41 Redistricting, please visit our project webpage.