William S. Schmidt Center Construction Photos June 2025
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The modernization of the William S. Schmidt Environmental Center is transforming the campus into a dynamic, nature-based learning environment. The reimagined site will include the new “Green Village,” a residential area featuring student sleeping cabins, a camp center, a new pavilion classroom, outdoor learning spaces, and improved walking and driving paths.
A full-service dining hall that seats up to 275 students and staff is under construction, with additional instructional space integrated into its design. The modernization also includes major landscape improvements such as discovery gardens, walking trails, activity zones, and a new wastewater pre-treatment facility to support sustainable site operations.
Construction is currently underway on the Green Village and dining hall, with anticipated completion in April 2026. This project underscores Prince George’s County Public Schools’ commitment to hands-on environmental education and high-quality outdoor learning experiences for all students.
Construction teams move forward with implementing the school’s design.
Estimated Completion: 2026
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
ADDRESS
18501 Aquasco Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613
PROJECT TYPE
Major Renovation
PROJECT BUDGET
$50,000,000
ARCHITECT
Quinn Evans
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Oak Contracting, LLC
PROJECT MANAGER
Rochelle Johnson
PRINCIPAL
Dr. Sylvester Conyers
NEIGHBORHOOD
Brandywine
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT
District 9
COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT
District 9
STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
District 27B
Capital Projects Update Meeting - 04/03/2025 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)
Capital Projects & EFMP Update Meeting - 06/11/2024 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)
Site Expansion Meeting - 06/12/2019 | Presentation
Stakeholder Meeting - 03/01/2019 | Meeting Minutes
Environmental Literacy Steering Committee - 02/22/2019 | Meeting Minutes
Stakeholder Group Workshop - 02/08/2019 | Presentation; Meeting Minutes
Design Charrette Meeting - 02/05/2019 | Meeting Minutes
Board Approval for William Schmidt Feasibility Study - 08/25/2016 | Board Action Summary
Master Plan and Feasibility Study - 01/29/2016 | Master Plan