Past Redistricting
High School Redistricting for School Year 2026-27
Addition of Hartwood High (HS6) Boundary Change
High School 6 - Redistricting Option F1 adopted January 14, 2025 (Hartwood High School)
Boundary changes will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Stafford County School Board voted during its business meeting on Tuesday, January 14, to adopt redistricting Scenario F1 for the required High School 6 boundary change. Families will be notified by email and letter if they have been affected by this boundary change scenario.
Changes to school boundaries are proposed in accordance with School Board Policy 1403. Families may enter their home address into the Find Your School tool to find out if their address is affected by the redistricting scenario.
Learn more about Hartwood High School (High School 6) by visiting our construction updates page.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Can my rising 9th grade student attend their new school next year? |
We are reviewing this request for feasibility. |
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Will seniors be required to transfer to a new high school if their area is redistricted? |
If a senior is redistricted to the new high school, they will remain at their current school. For seniors redistricted between existing high schools (e.g., from Brooke Point to Stafford High School), they may choose to attend their newly assigned school or stay at their current school. For those that choose to stay at their current school, seniors would need to provide their own transportation to the current school. Transportation is provided to the redistricted school. |
| What sports will be offered at the new high school? | Hartwood High School (High School 6) will open with varsity sports in all areas except football. A decision regarding varsity football will be made later this spring. |
BACKGROUND: The Stafford County School Board met on Thursday, November 7, and voted to eliminate several scenarios under consideration for the proposed redistricting required by the construction of High School 6. During the meeting, the School Board also introduced scenarios F2 and G2. The board previously considered options A-G1 and Scenario H. At that time, only 5 scenarios (E, F1, F2, G, and G2) were under consideration by the school board.
The School Board also discussed the possibility of developing other scenarios. Please note that any impacted families will be notified if further scenarios are developed. Please review this list of Frequently Asked Questions for more information regarding the High School 6 redistricting plan.
The School Board held the following community meetings regarding the division-wide redistricting plan:
- September 3, 6 pm, Colonial Forge HS (View the Presentation)
- October 1, 7 pm, Stafford HS (View the Presentation)
- October 30, 6 pm, Mountain View HS (View the Presentation)
All feedback collected both in-person and digitally was considered before a final decision was made by the School Board. View the presentation made during the January 14, 2025 School Board meeting.
The School Board held two public hearings regarding the proposed boundary changes, both at 7 pm in the School Board Chambers, located at 31 Stafford Ave.
- November 12
- December 10
Elementary Redistricting for School Year 2026-27
Addition of Crow's Nest Elementary (ES19) and Falls Run Elementary (ES18) Boundary Change
Elementary Schools 18 and 19 - Redistricting Scenario Lime adopted May 13, 2025 (Falls Run and Crow's Nest Elementary Schools)
Boundary changes will be effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Stafford County School Board voted during its business meeting on Tuesday, May 13, to adopt redistricting Scenario Lime for the required Elementary School 18 and 19 boundary change. The School Board also voted that 5th grade students may not elect to remain at their current elementary school. All students affected by the redistricting will be required to move to their new school.
Families will be notified by email and letter if they have been affected by this boundary change scenario.
Changes to school boundaries are proposed in accordance with School Board Policy 1403. Families may enter their home address into the Find Your School tool to find out if their address is affected by the redistricting scenario.
BACKGROUND: The Stafford County School Board held a series of information sessions regarding the redistricting process as follows:
- March 11, 5 pm. School Board Work Session to introduce scenarios (View the Presentation)
- March 13, 6 pm. Redistricting Town Hall #1 hosted at Stafford HS (View the Presentation)
- April 1, 6 pm. Redistricting Town Hall #2 hosted at North Stafford HS (View the Presentation)
- April 8, 7 pm. Public Hearing regarding Elementary Schools 18 and 19 hosted in School Board Chambers
- April 17, 5 pm. School Board Work Session - Board eliminated Scenarios Red, Orange, and Yellow for consideration.
- May 13, 7 pm. School Board adopts official Elementary School 18 and 19 boundaries
Changes to school boundaries are proposed in accordance with School Board Policy 1403. Families may enter their home address into the Find Your School tool to find out if their address is affected by these redistricting scenarios.
Learn more about Elementary Schools 18 and 19 by visiting our construction updates page.
High School Redistricting for School Year 2024-25
North Stafford High / Colonial Forge High Administrative Boundary Adjustment
North Stafford High to Colonial Forge High in School Year 2024-2025
The Superintendent has authorized an administrative boundary adjustment for planning unit 328.1 from North Stafford HS to Colonial Forge HS, to be implemented in phases beginning with the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
The adjustment will be phased as follows:
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School Year |
Assigned to Colonial Forge |
Remain at North Stafford |
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2024-25 |
9th only |
10th, 11th, and 12th |
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2025-26 |
9th and 10th |
11th and 12th |
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2026-27 |
9th, 10th, and 11th |
12th |
Elementary Redistricting for School Year 2022-23
- Hartwood Elementary / Margaret Brent Elementary Boundary Change
- Park Ridge Elementary / Garrisonville Elementary Boundary Change
- Conway Elementary / Ferry Farm Elementaary / Grafton Village Elementary Boundary Change
Hartwood Elementary / Margaret Brent Elementary Boundary Change
School Board Action on 3/22/2022: The board decided not to make any boundary changes to Hartwood Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. In December 2022, the board will begin exploring potential new strategies to alleviate the expected overcrowding at this school for the 2023-2024 school year.
Boundary Scenarios/Options
Hartwood / Brent Elementary Scenario A1 (Map | Street Map | Details) Withdrawn by School Board at 3/22/2022 Meeting
Hartwood / Brent Elementary Scenario B1 (Map | Street Map | Details) Withdrawn by School Board at 3/22/2022 Meeting
Hartwood / Brent Elementary Scenario A (Map | Details) Withdrawn by School Board on 2/24/2022
Hartwood / Brent / Rocky Run / Falmouth Elementary Scenario B (Map | Details) Scenario withdrawn by School Board at 2/22/2022 Work Session
Park Ridge Elementary / Garrisonville Elementary Boundary Change
School Board Action on 3/22/2022: The board approved the proposed redistricting Scenarios B and D (combined) to relieve overcrowding at Park Ridge Elementary School. Boundary changes take effect in the 2022-23 school year.
Grandfathering Declaration Form: for current Park Ridge 4th graders reassigned to Garrisonville ES (Form)
Boundary Scenarios/Options
Park Ridge / Winding Creek / Garrisonville Elementary Scenario A (Map | Details) Withdrawn by School Board at 2/22/2022 Work Session
Park Ridge / Garrisonville Elementary Scenario B (Map | Street Map | Details)
Park Ridge / Garrisonville Elementary Scenario C (Map | Details) Withdrawn by School Board at 2/22/2022 Work Session
Park Ridge / Garrisonville Elementary Scenario D (Map | Street Map | Details)
Park Ridge / Garrisonville Elementary Scenario B & D Combined (Map) Approved by School Board action on 3/22/2022
Conway Elementary / Ferry Farm Elementaary / Grafton Village Elementary Boundary Change
School Board Action on 3/22/2022: The board approved the proposed redistricting Scenario A and the proposed purchase of modular classrooms to relieve overcrowding at Conway Elementary School. Boundary changes take effect in the 2022-23 school year.
Grandfathering Declaration Form: for current Conway ES 4th graders reassigned to Ferry Farm ES (Form)
Grandfathering Declaration Form: for current Conway ES 4th graders reassigned to Grafton Village ES (Form)
Boundary Scenarios/Options
Conway / Ferry Farm / Grafton Village Elementary Scenario A (Map | Street Map | Details | Relocatable Classrooms) Approved by School Board action on 3/22/2022
Middle School Redistricting for School Year 2022-23
Drew Middle / Dixon-Smith Middle Boundary Change
School Board Action on 3/22/2022: The board approved the redistricting Scenario B to relieve overcrowding at Drew Middle School. Boundary changes take effect in the 2022-23 school year.
Grandfathering Declaration Form: for current Drew MS 7th graders reassigned to Dixon-Smith MS (Form)
Boundary Scenarios/Options
Drew / Dixon-Smith Middle School Scenario A (Map | Details) Withdrawn by School Board at 2/22/2022 Work Session
Drew / Dixon-Smith Middle School Scenario B (Map | Street Map | Details) Approved by School Board action on 3/22/2022
Drew / Dixon-Smith Middle School Scenario C (Map | Street Map | Details) Withdrawn by School Board at 3/22/2022 Meeting
Supporting Documents
Supporting Documents
March 2, 2022 (6:00PM) - Community Meeting for Hartwood and Brent Elementary Schools (Presentation)
March 2, 2022 (7:30PM) - Community Meeting for Park Ridge and Garrisonville Elementary Schools (Presentation)
March 3, 2022 (7:00PM) - Community Meeting for Drew and Dixon-Smith Middle Schools (Presentation)
March 7, 2022 (7:30PM) - Community Meeting for Conway, Grafton Village and Ferry Farm Elementary Schools (Presentation)
March 8, 2022 (7:00PM) - School Board Information Item (Presentation)
March 22, 2022 (6:00PM) - School Board Work Session (Presentation)
Elementary School Boundary Change (effective 2022-23 school year)
Park Ridge ES to Garrisonvlle ES: Seven planning units (PU-251, PU-254.2, PU-254.3, PU259, PU-260, PU-261, and PU-262) were reassigned from Park Ridge Elementary School to Garrisonville Elementary School to help alleviate crowding (at Park Ridge) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Conway ES to Ferry Farm ES: Two planning units (PU-157.0 and PU-114) were reassigned from Conway to Ferry Farm ES to help alleviate crowding (at Conway) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Ferry Farm ES to Conway ES: One planning unit (PU-157.0) was administratively reassigned to Conway ES.
Conway ES to Grafton Village ES: Three planning units (PU-113.0, PU-113.1 and PU-122) were reassigned from Conway to Grafton Village ES to help alleviate crowding (at Conway) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Middle School Boundary Change (effective 2022-23 school year)
Five planning units (PU-123.1, PU-123.2, PU-125, PU126 and PU-127) were reassigned from Drew Middle School to Dixon-Smith Middle School to help alleviate crowding (at Drew) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Middle School Boundary Change (effective 2020-21 school year)
Four planning units were administratively reassigned from Stafford Middle School to H.H. Poole Middle School to help balance enrollment between the schools. Planning Units (PU) PU-183, PU-218, PU-218.1, and PU-245 were assigned to H.H.Poole from Stafford Middle School to improve the operating efficiency of the division by reducing bus travel times for students and improving school feeder alignment issues.
Elementary Boundary Change (effective the 2019-20 school year)
At its meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, the School Board voted to approve Revised Plan E2-1. This plan balanced enrollment among several elementary schools across Stafford County.
Elementary School Boundary Change (effective 2017-18 school year)
Brent ES to Falmouth ES: One planning unit (PU-219) was reassigned from Brent ES to Falmouth ES to help alleviate crowding (at Brent) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Middle School Boundary Change (effective 2017-18 school year)
Drew MS to Rodney Thompson MS: One planning unit (PU-124) was reassigned from Drew MS to Rodney Thompson MS to help alleviate crowding (at Drew) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
High School Boundary Change (effective 2017-18 school year)
Colonial Forge HS to Mountain View HS: Five planning units (PU-117, PU-124, PU-142, PU-143, and PU-187) were reassigned from Colonial Forge HS to Mountain View HS to help alleviate crowding (at Colonial Forge) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Colonial Forge HS to North Stafford HS: One planning unit (PU-201) and portions of PU-163 and PU-166 were reassigned from Colonial Forge HS to North Staford HS to help alleviate crowding (at Colonial Forge) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
High School Boundary Change (effective 2016-17 school year)
Colonial Forge HS to Mountain View HS: The Shelton Woods subdivision was redistricted from Colonial Forge HS to Mountain View HS.
Elementary School Boundary Change (effective 2015-16 school year)
Barrett ES to Park Ridge ES: One planning unit (PU-250) was reassigned from Barrett ES to Park Ridge ES to help alleviate crowding (at Barrett) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Conway ES to Grafton Village ES: Four planning units (PU169.0, PU-169.1, PU-170.0, and PU-170.1) were reassigned from Conway to Grafton Village ES to help alleviate crowding (at Conway) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Widewater ES to Hampton Oaks ES: Two planning units (PU-186 and PU-187) were reassigned from Widewater to H ES to Hampton Oaks ES to help alleviate crowding (at Widewater) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Moncure ES to Barrett ES: Three planning units (PU-205.0 and PU-218) were reassigned from Moncure to Barrett ES to help alleviate crowding (at Moncure) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Hampton Oaks ES to Moncure ES: Three planning units (PU-236.0, PU-236.1, and PU-237) were reassigned from Hampton Oaks to MoncureES to help alleviate crowding (at Hampton Oaks) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Hampton Oaks ES to Park Ridge ES: Four planning units (PU248.0, PU-248.1, PU-248-2, and PU-249) were reassigned from Hampton Oaks to Moncure ES to help alleviate crowding (at Hampton Oaks) by balancing enrollment between both schools.
Middle School Boundary Change (effective 2015-16 school year)
Thompson MS to A.G. Wright MS: One planning unit (PU-111) was reassigned from Thompson MS to Wright MS.
Thompson MS to Stafford MS: One planning unit (PU-165) was reassigned from Thompson MS to Stafford MS.
Shirley Heim MS to Stafford MS: The Staffordborough, Sunningdale Meadows, and Villages of Aquia subdivisions were reassigned from Heim MS to Stafford MS.
Shirley Heim MS to H.H. Poole MS: One planning unit (PU-150) was reassigned from Heim MS to Poole MS.
H.H. Poole to Stafford MS: Three planning units (PU-157, PU-167, and PU-169) were reassigned from Poole MS to Stafford MS.