BCC High School Construction Update

A message from BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE HIGH

Good evening,

As many of you drive along Sleaford Road, I know you are wondering when our field and track could be completed. Not unlike many construction projects, there have been delays.

Members of our athletics boosters joined me in a meeting with with the MCPS operations team yesterday to get some concrete answers about the delays we are experiencing. One major delay was due to a drainage system that had to be cut out and replaced before the work on the track and field could begin. A pole also had to be removed on the track to ensure the lanes can be regulation size.

The most recent estimate is that the field will be ready by by the first day of classes, Tuesday, September 3rd. The district has no plans to move or reschedule any of our home games.

The base paving on the track will begin tomorrow and the MCPS Division of Construction anticipates the rubberized surface going down September 9th. There is a 14-day period between the asphalt and rubber. The Division of Construction will coordinate with school activities.

The track will take time to cure prior to use, but we can still access the field during this cure time. The lines will be painted on after the curing period is complete and the Division of Construction will coordinate that work to avoid conflicts with practices and games.

We have all been anxiously anticipating these upgraded athletic facilities, and I am confident that they will soon be ready for our amazing students and community to enjoy! I am so appreciative of the wonderful partnership of this community...and the leaders of athletics boosters have been outstanding.

Please don't forget that this Sunday, August 25th, from 3 - 4:30, I'm holding a Meet-and-Greet. I invite all families to drop by, meet our administrative team and PTSA leaders, have some cookies and peruse the F-wing...we'll be back in school soon. I'll be so excited to see our students!

Sincerely,

Donna Redmond Jones, Ph.D.

Principal