Jawando Opposes MCPS Plan to Close Silver Spring Middle School
JawandoDec 24, 2025
Councilmember Will Jawando, chair of the Education & Culture Committee, issued a statement opposing the MCPS Superintendent's recommended FY2027 Capital Budget proposal to close Silver Spring International Middle School (SSIMS) and relocate Sligo Creek Elementary School (SCES). The proposal also includes $281 million in capital investments. Jawando stated the five-week window between announcement and Board vote was insufficient for meaningful community engagement.
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Source: Councilmember Will Jawando, “The Jawando Report: Celebrating the Light of our Community”, received Dec 24, 2025.
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