Burtonsville Breaks Ground for New Elementary School

MCPS held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 19 to celebrate the start of construction for the new Burtonsville Elementary School, located at a new site to better serve students and the community. Speakers included Julie Yang, president of the Board of Education, Superintendent Thomas Taylor, and Burtonsville Principal Kimberly Lloyd. The new school will be located at 14709 Saddle Creek Drive in Burtonsville.

The 100,000-square-foot school will have capacity for 796 students. The media center, which will be located on the ground floor, will have high ceilings with lots of natural light. It, along with art classrooms, will be located near the courtyard, which will foster outdoor learning. The school is expected to open for the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

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