At the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor presented his recommendation regarding the Boundary Study options to the Board of Education. He recommended modified Option H, and shared a non-recommended alternative (Option D) if the Board did not accept his first recommendation.
In both options, all of the Bells Mill community will articulate to Cabin John Middle School and Winston Churchill High School. Neither option splits Bells Mill students between two middle schools.
The Board of Education will take Dr. Taylor’s recommendation into consideration and will vote on a decision on March 26, 2026. The BMES PTA will be writing to the BOE on behalf of the Bells Mill community letting them know that we support Dr. Taylor’s proposal as it keeps our community together at Cabin John. We have received guidance regarding not emailing the BOE as individuals, unless you have a different view or opinion from what is noted above.
There are several upcoming opportunities to provide public comment. The BMES PTA has opted to not provide verbal testimony as we are in favor of Dr. Taylor’s recommendation which keeps all Bells Mill students at Cabin John.
For more information about Dr. Taylor’s recommendation, please see the following documents:
Slide Deck- Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies: Optimizing Facilities and Expanding Regional Program Opportunities
Middle School Map
High School Map
Data Tables
If you have any questions, please reach out to president@bellsmill.org
Amanda Klueger | President | Bells Mill ES PTA