Ribbon cutting for new schools in Montgomery County

BURTONSVILLE, Md. - Just in time for Montgomery County Public Schools’ first day back next week, the district is celebrating the opening of multiple new school facilities.

MCPS leaders will hold ribbon‑cutting ceremonies marking the completion of three construction projects at Burtonsville Elementary School, JoAnn Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres and Poolesville High School.

Last school year, the superintendent acknowledged a backlog of deferred maintenance across the system, with schools dealing with plumbing leaks along with persistent HVAC and mold issues.

Burtonsville is receiving a full replacement - a new 100,000‑square‑foot building designed to house 796 students. JoAnn Leleck is also getting a new school as the community continues to face overcrowding and capacity concerns.

Poolesville High School has undergone a major expansion and renovation. As a magnet school, it serves local students and offers specialized programming for students from other parts of the county.

MCPS will hold transition day on Monday for kindergartners, sixth graders and ninth graders to help them acclimate to their new buildings. The rest of the district returns to class on Tuesday.

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