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Crow's Nest Elementary (ES19)

Opening Date

Slated for August 2026

Construction activities may sometimes disrupt surrounding properties and roadways.  Concerns or questions should be forwarded to Jon Cramer at cramerjs@staffordschools.net.

Background

Stafford County Public Schools is proposing to construct the new elementary school 19.  This project is an ongoing Prototype that was developed with ES 18.  The building is a three-story masonry and metal stud structure with brick and metal panel veneers. The proposed school is approximately 131,000 SF with a student capacity of 1070 students.

Location

The new Elementary School 19 proposed site is on Tax Map Parcel 39-76B, within the Aquia Election District.  The property is located off Blackhawk Drive adjacent to Brooke Point High.

December 2023 Traffic Study

Graphic Renderings of Proposed Layout and School Design

Cost

The School Board's FY2025 Capital improvement Plan estimates the construction costs for ES 19 to be $73,089,818.

Analysis of Need

As Stafford County continues to grow in population, building this new elementary school will relieve overcrowding and also significantly improve quality of life and community development opportunities. 

Proposed Project Timeline  

  • Land acquisition - Winter 2022/Summer 2023
  • Schematic design - Summer/Fall 2023
  • Final design and bidding - Spring/Summer 2024
  • Construction  - Summer 2024 through Spring/Summer 2026
  • Open - August 2026

Community Engagement 

  • Superintendent's Listen and Learn - Tuesday, January 17, at 6 p.m., at Hartwood ES (14 Shackelford Well Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22406)
  • Community Meeting #1 - Held Wednesday, January 18, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., at Rocky Run ES (View the Presentation)
  • Community Meeting #2 - Monday, January 30, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., at T. Benton Gayle MS   (View the Presentation)

Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review

To be determined.

How the Naming Process Works

  1. Community Input Period
    • A 30-day public comment period is open for suggestions on school names, colors, and mascots.
    • Suggestions can be submitted electronically via the form below.
  2. Committee Review
    • A naming committee, appointed by the superintendent, will review all suggestions.
    • The committee consists of the school's future principal, a School Board representative, parents, staff, students, and community members.
  3. Student Survey for Colors & Mascots
    • Students zoned to attend the new schools will have an opportunity to vote on school colors and mascots.
  4. Final Selection Process
    • The committee will recommend two name options and two sets of school colors and mascots to the superintendent.
    • The School Board will review these recommendations, allow for public comment, and make a final decision.

Naming Guidelines

  • Elementary Schools: Named after the street the school is on, a historical or current name of the area, or a Stafford County resident of historical significance.

  • Middle Schools: Named after a Stafford County educator who has made significant contributions and has been deceased for at least 10 years.

  • High Schools: Named after the street the school is on, a historical or current name of the area, or a Stafford County resident of historical significance.

  • Avoid Confusion: Names that could be mistaken for other schools in Stafford County or nearby areas should be avoided.

Submit Your Suggestions

The community was invited to share suggestions for names, colors, and mascots from June 1-30. A Community Meeting was held on June 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Chambers located at 31 Stafford Avenue, Stafford, VA 22554. A mascot and naming committee, composed of teachers, staff, community members, students, and elected officials met and provided suggested names, colors, and mascots to the Superintendent. A presentation will be delivered at the August 26 School Board Work Session. The School Board will vote on a final name, mascot, and colors during the September 9, 7 p.m. School Board meeting.

Thank you for being a part of this important process and helping to build a legacy for our students and community.

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