Work is underway on a modernization and expansion to Poolesville High School. The school will be adding 160,000 square feet and renovating 60,000 square feet of the existing school. When completed in December 2024, Poolesville, which currently has 1,274 students, will be able to house 1,500 students.

WHAT: Ceremonial groundbreaking for Poolesville High School

WHO: Among those expected to speak are:

• Ms. Brenda Wolff, President, Montgomery County Board of Education
• Dr. Monifa B. McKnight, Interim Superintendent, MCPS
• Mr. Mark Carothers, Principal, Poolesville High School
• Mr. Marc Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County
• Mr. Jim Brown, president Poolesville Town Commissioners
• Mr. Andrew Friedson, Member, Montgomery County Council
• Mr. Will Jawando, Member, Montgomery County Council
• Sen. Nancy King, Majority Leader, Maryland State Senate
• Dr. David Griffith, President, Poolesville High School PTSA

WHEN: Monday, June 6, 5–6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Poolesville High School, 17501 West Willard Road, Poolesville

** Members of the media are asked to email Christopher_C_Cram@mcpsmd.org to RSVP.