Edward E. Drew, Jr. Rebuild
Together, We're Building for Tomorrow
At Stafford County Public Schools, we believe in designing learning spaces that reflect the promise and potential of every student we serve. The rebuild of Edward E. Drew, Jr. Middle School is a community-driven initiative to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where learning can thrive.
This is more than a new building. It's a commitment—to our students, our families, and our community.
Opening Date
August 2028
Construction activities may sometimes disrupt surrounding properties and roadways. Concerns or questions should be forwarded to Jon Cramer at cramerjs@staffordschools.net.
Background
The current Drew Middle School was originally constructed in 1951 and is long overdue for a replacement. Drew Middle School has a current capacity of 650 students, which makes it the smallest middle school among Stafford Schools. This replacement school will add approximately 450 middle school seats to alleviate projected crowding as identified in the latest student enrollment projections found within the Enrollment Accommodation Report (EAR). The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved FY25-34 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies this project’s completion to take place August 2028 (FY29). The new middle school would be designed to be approximately 160,000 square feet in size and accommodate up to 1,100 students, addressing both current design and program capacity needs.
Location
Site selection in progress.
Estimated Budget
| Description | Budget |
|---|---|
| Land/Property Acquisition |
$2,500,000 |
| Design Services | $5,592,000 |
| Construction | $83,378,000 |
| FF&E | $10,115,000 |
| Contingency | $11,546,000 |
| Project Total | $113,131,000 |
Project Timeline
- Preliminary Design: Completed
- Land Acquisition: In progress
- Comprehensive Plan Submittal: February 2025
- Final Design Completed: December 2025
- Bidding: January 2026 - March 2026
- Construction Start: April 2026
- Opening: August 2028