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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
FCPS considers redistricting 980 students to balance elementary enrollment
A draft option of redistricting would move 980 students between four elementary and two middle schools in Frederick County Public Schools in anticipation of a new school. In addition, the school system is considering moving the boundaries of two other schools — one elementary and one middle — but the current proposal doesn't include moving students from those schools. Elementary School #41 is scheduled to open for students in August 2026. The school, which does not have a name yet, will be built at Whiterose Drive and Mussetter Road near New Market. The redistricting is to balance enrollment between the new school and five other elementary schools: Blue Heron, Oakdale, Deer Crossing, New Market and Spring Ridge. The attendance boundaries of three middle schools — Gov. Thomas Johnson, New Market and Oakdale — will also be affected. Based on 2024 enrollment, 6,086 students combined attend the eight schools. Elementary School #41 is expected to have a state-rated capacity of 882 seats. Oakdale Elementary School is operating close to 170% capacity, according to FCPS' Educational Facilities Master Plan's 2024 enrollment. The draft option included moving: * 681 students from Oakdale to Elementary School #41 * 104 students from Spring Ridge to Oakdale Elementary School * 86 students from Blue Heron to Oakdale Elementary School * 2 students from Deer Crossing to Elementary School #41 * 107 students from Oakdale to Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School The draft option for the redistricting is scheduled to be presented to the Frederick County Board of Education at its meeting on Wednesday. The school board will not be voting on whether to approve the draft, but will discuss the draft and potentially direct staff members to make certain changes. As required by FCPS Policy 200, which governs school attendance areas and redistricting, several community engagement sessions are scheduled throughout May and June, including virtual and in-person meetings, and a general feedback form. No dates have been set yet. FCPS hosted two community engagement sessions last month. A public hearing for the redistricting is also scheduled for October. A date has not been set yet. The school board is scheduled to vote on a final redistricting plan for the area in November or December, which would take effect at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. WXY Architecture + Urban Design of New York led the redistricting study and created the draft option. The redistricting will cost the school district approximately $250,000 from Elementary School #41's project fund. The agency has previously provided reports and recommendations to Prince George's County Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools for school district boundary changes. After the draft option is presented to the school board, WXY plans to post the draft option to the project website, which is available at To create the draft option, WXY looked at student enrollment data, such as the number of students who are eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Meals, who are eligible for an Individualized Education Program and who attend special programs at any of the eight schools. FCPS recently accepted submissions for a name for the new elementary school. Submissions closed on April 25. On May 8, the school district is scheduled to announce a list of five to 10 names for the community to provide feedback. The deadline to provide community feedback on the shortlist of names is May 23. The committee will then select three names to recommend to the school board in August. The school board makes the final decision.
Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Telegraph
Girl, six, dies after being hit by Range Rover
A six-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a Range Rover in Rochdale. The schoolgirl, who has not been named, died after suffering serious injuries in the crash at 5.35pm on Monday. The Range Rover 'collided with the six-year-old girl who had entered the carriageway', the police said in a statement. The driver remained at the scene and no arrests have been made, it added. DC Thomas Johnson, from the Greater Manchester Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'I firstly want to pass my condolences onto the family of the girl who tragically died following last night's collision. 'The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can. 'As our work progresses, we are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward. You may have witnessed last night's incident, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. 'If you can send this to our officers, this would be greatly appreciated as we put together a complete picture of last night's incident.'
The Independent
29-04-2025
- The Independent
Girl, 6, dies after being hit by Range Rover
A six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a Range Rover was travelling west on Ashfield Road on Monday evening when it hit the child, who was on the carriageway. Emergency services attended; however, the girl died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene, and no arrests have been made. An investigation by GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is ongoing. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward with information. Detective Constable Thomas Johnson, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, passed on his condolences to the girl's family. 'The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can,' he said. 'As our work progresses, we are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward. 'You may have witnessed last night's incident, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. 'If you can send this to our officers, this would be greatly appreciated as we put together a complete picture of last night's incident.' Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via quoting log 2683 of 28/04/25. Alternatively, information can be passed to the SCIU on 0161 856 4741 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
ITV News
29-04-2025
- ITV News
Six-year-old girl dies after being hit by Range Rover in Rochdale
A six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a Range Rover. Emergency services were called out to Ashfield Road, in Rochdale, at around 5.35pm on 28 April following reports of the incident. The Range Rover was travelling westbound when it collided with the young schoolgirl who had entered the road, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. The girl suffered serious injuries from the collision and sadly died a short time later. Specialist officers are supporting her family. The driver remained at the scene and no arrests have been made. Officers from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now investigating the incident and their enquiries are ongoing. They are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with any information as soon as possible. Detective Constable Thomas Johnson, from SCIU, said: 'I firstly want to pass my condolences onto the family of the girl who tragically died following last night's collision. "The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can. As our work progresses, we are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward. "You may have witnessed last night's incident, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. If you can send this to our officers, this would be greatly appreciated as we put together a complete picture of last night's incident.' Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP on 101 or online, quoting log 2683 of April 28, 2025.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Girl, six, dies after being hit by Range Rover on busy road after school
A six-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a Range Rover on a busy road. The car had been travelling westbound along Ashfield Road, Rochdale, at around 5.35pm on Monday, April 28, when it struck the girl who had entered the road. Medics and police rushed to the scene, but the girl had suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead a short while later. The driver remained at the scene and no arrests have been made. Officers from Greater Manchester Police 's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and say their enquiries are ongoing. They have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed it to come forward with information. Detective Constable Thomas Johnson said: 'I firstly want to pass my condolences onto the family of the girl who tragically died following last night's collision. 'The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can. As our work progresses, we are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward. 'You may have witnessed last night's incident, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. If you can send this to our officers, this would be greatly appreciated as we put together a complete picture of last night's incident.' Police blocked the road for several hours on Monday evening as the investigation began. An air ambulance was also spotted in the area following the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP on 101 or online, quoting log 2683 of April 28, 2025. Alternatively, contact SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
