School and community leaders will join staff and students on Monday, September 18, at 8:30 a.m. for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Seneca Valley High School. The revitalized and expanded school will replace the current facility, which was built in 1974. The 439,346-square-foot building will have a projected capacity of 2,423 students and is expected to open for the start of the 2020–2021 school year. 
 
WHAT: Groundbreaking for the new Seneca Valley High School revitalization/expansion project
 
WHEN: Monday, September 18, 8:30 a.m. Media should arrive early to secure parking.
 
WHERE: 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
 
WHO: Among those expected to attend and speak are: 
 

• Mr. Michael Durso, President, Montgomery County Board of Education

• Dr. Jack Smith, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools

• Mr. Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive

• Mr. Roger Berliner, President, Montgomery County Council

• Mr. Craig Rice, Councilmember, Montgomery County Council

• Ms. Nancy King, Senator, Maryland State Senate

• Dr. Marc Cohen, Principal, Seneca Valley High School