MCPS presents four options for Twinbrook Elementary; Rockville council signals support for full rebuild and asks about funding for community gym

Montgomery County Public Schools presented a feasibility study for Twinbrook Elementary School to the Rockville Mayor and Council on Oct. 6. The study evaluated four options: renovation of the existing building (Option 1); less-than-50% demolition and new construction (Option 2); more-than-50% demolition and new construction (Option 3); and full demolition and replacement with a new building (Option 4).

The feasibility phase analyzed existing conditions, community priorities, circulation and access, and the educational specifications used by MCPS to size classrooms and core spaces. MCPS and its architect presented pros and cons for each option, estimated relative costs and offered construction-timeline estimates; staff said full design and construction timelines are preliminary and will be refined if the project moves forward.

Community participants and school staff told MCPS they prioritize preserving open play fields (soccer and softball), keeping after-school and weekend access for sports and community events, and improving playground visibility for supervisors. The current building’s awkward orientation and limited daylight in interior…