Yellow Springs Elementary School

Yellow Springs Elementary School Replacement

Contact

Nancy Boyd
Senior Project Manager

Background

Yellow Springs ES is approximately 52,600 gross square feet and was originally constructed in 1957 with additions in 1966 and 1974. A new replacement facility will be constructed near Christophers Crossing, Walter Martz Road, and Spring Run Drive, in the City of Frederick. The new school will accommodate students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, with a state-rated capacity of 745 students, housed in a multi-story facility encompassing approximately 84,553 gross square feet. The design of the building has been adapted to meet site conditions and will become the new prototype elementary school design for the county. 

The new YSES Replacement is being design by SEI Architects and the construction manager overseeing the project is MCN Build. The new YSES will:

  • Be designed for energy efficiency that meets the USGBC LEED Silver design requirements
  • Meet all current local building codes of the authorities having jurisdiction and the FCPS Educational Program Specifications.
  • The new school Design/Construction will be performed in accordance with the State of Maryland IAC / PSCP guidelines and DGS requirements.

Timeline

The Design of this Project began in July 2023 and continued through November 2024. We are currently in the bidding and permitting phase for this project. We anticipate receiving final costs for the project in Spring 2025 with  start of construction in late spring/early summer 2025. The new school is expected to open for students in August 2026.

The Schematic Design documents for the project were approved by the Board of Education of Frederick County on November, 20 2023.