Bookmark this page and refer to it throughout the boundary change process – we will update it regularly with new information. The latest updates will be highlighted in yellow.
Approval/Implementation
The new boundary will be effective for SY 2026-2027 (August 2026).
Purpose:
An Administrative Review Boundary Change Process has been proposed for schools in the Central Area of Baltimore County. This proposal affects eleven (11) schools in (4) locations within the Central Area. The proposed changes provide transportation efficiencies and realign boundaries to avoid confusion.
Implementation:
The new boundary will be effective starting SY 2026-2027 (August 2026).
Participating Schools:
- Carroll County: Falls Road
- Fifth District Elementary School
- Hereford Middle School
- Hereford High School
- Blenheim Road
- Carroll Manor Elementary School
- Jacksonville Elementary School
- Putty Hill Avenue
- Oakleigh Elementary School
- Villa Cresta Elementary School
- Loch Raven Boulevard
- Hampton Elementary School
- Pine Grove Elementary School
- Pine Grove Middle School
- Ridgely Middle School
Interactive Boundary Change Map:
CLICK HERE to open the Interactive Boundary Study Map to review school zoning for your address and review the current and recommended boundaries.
Boundary Process Timeline:
Administrative Review Process:
- This study will be conducted under the revised BCPS Board Policy/Superintendent's Rule 1280
- The Administrative Review Process is for school boundary changes that are limited in scope. It is facilitated by the BCPS Office of Strategic Planning.
- The process will provide opportunities for community engagement including:
- An online Public Comment Form (the comment period is now closed)
- A Public Information Session;
- An Online Survey; and
- A Board of Education hearing (virtual)
Stay Informed/Provide Feedback:
- Information Flyer
- Attend or Virtually Participate in the Public Information Session
- Compare options in the interactive boundary map.
- Submit a public comment (The comment period is now closed. Please see Public Comments section below for details)
- Take the online survey (February 11 - February 25, 2026)
- Attend Board of Education meetings (March 24, 2026, and April 21, 2026) and the virtual public hearing (March 25, 2026)
Public Comments:
- Comment Log 1: December 15, 2025 through January 7, 2026
- Comment Log 2: January 7, 2026 through January 12, 2026
- Comment Log 3: January 12, 2026 through February 11, 2026
- Comment Log 4 : February 11, 2026 through February 25, 2026
Public comments were collected through February 25, 2026. The comment period is now closed. All public comments become official record and will be posted above, including date and time of submission, first initial, last name, and commentary. Please do not include any information which may compromise your data security (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, student personally identifiable information). Such information, if provided, will be redacted.
Public Information Session, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Inclement Weather Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Community members can also ask questions and participate in this meeting virtually through the meeting livestream chat.
- Meeting Materials:
- Livestream Chat
- There were no comments submitted to the Livestream Chat during this meeting.
- Online Survey
- An online survey ran from February 11, 2026 through midnight on February 25, 2026.
- Survey Report
Parent Engagement Letter:
Letter sent to participating schools:
| Parent Letter Version |
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| Spanish |
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