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School board reviews Jordan Springs and Middletown expansions as overcrowding continues
Summary
At a July 23 work session, Frederick County Public Schools staff showed plans to expand Jordan Springs and Middletown elementary schools, citing current enrollments above building capacity, phased bid and construction timelines, and plans to use modular classrooms and overflow parking during work.
Frederick County Public Schools staff on Wednesday presented detailed expansion plans for Jordan Springs and Middletown elementary schools as both campuses continue to operate over capacity.
"The current capacity stands at 500 with the current enrollment, at the end of this school year at 656," Mr. Shepherd told the board, describing a Jordan Springs expansion that would increase capacity to 737 — an addition of 237 seats — and would add 12 classrooms and a larger gym. Shepherd said the Jordan Springs bid advertisement is slated for Oct. 1 with bid opening Nov. 5, and the project is planned in two phases: a classroom wing due Aug. 2026 and a gym addition due July…
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