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William S. Schmidt Center

Project Overview

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.

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Where We Are Now

project status indicator illustration showing in Construction phase

Construction teams move forward with implementing the school’s design.

Estimated Completion: 2026

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

Project At-A-Glance

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

Documents & Presentations

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 - 06/12/2019Presentation

Stakeholder Meeting - 03/01/2019 | Meeting Minutes

Environmental Literacy Steering Committee - 02/22/2019 | Meeting Minutes

Stakeholder Group Workshop - 02/08/2019 | PresentationMeeting 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