Boundary Study Updates - Bren Mar Park Feedback Due October 1


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Mason District Community,

It was great to see so many community members in attendance on Wednesday evening at the meeting for the Bren Mar Park boundary study.

Staff presented four options:

  • Option 3A: No change to boundary;
  • Option 3B:  No change to boundary; Families can opt for a priority transfer to Annandale HS – no transportation provided;
  • Option 3C: All of Bren Mar Park ES to be reassigned from Edison HS to Annandale HS;
  • Option 3D: Part of Bren Mar Park North and West of I-395 (SPAs 7115, 7116, 8006) to be reassigned from Edison HS to Annandale HS.

More details are below for each scenario. Visit the Bren Mar Park Elementary Feeder Schools Boundary Study webpage for additional information.

 


Megaphone

Feedback Opportunity

Presentation slides in multiple languages are available for review. 

Please provide feedback on the revised draft scenarios by completing this feedback form.

The form will be open through Thursday, October 1, 2026.


Draft Scenario 3-A:

  • No change to current school boundaries.
  • Reassigns 0 students
  • All areas remain in their current high school
Scenario 3A Map

This map shows the high school attendance boundaries for Edison HS, and Annandale HS for draft scenario 3-A.

The map extends approximately:
● North: Lake Barcroft
● South: Manchester Boulevard and Beulah Street intersection
● East: Edison High School
● West: Annandale High School


Draft Scenario 3-B:

  • No change to current school boundaries.
  • Reassigns 0 students
  • All areas remain in their current high school with the option for students living in the Bren Mar Park ES boundary to transfer to Annandale HS instead of attending Edison HS. Students opting to transfer must provide their own transportation.
Scenario 3B Map

This map shows the proposed high school attendance boundaries for Edison HS, and Annandale HS for draft scenario 3-B.

The map extends approximately:
● North: Lake Barcroft
● South: Manchester Boulevard and Beulah Street intersection
● East: Edison High School
● West: Annandale High School

The map includes a thick dashed border around the Bren Mar Park ES area that identifies the area that is proposed to have the option for students to attend Annandale HS instead of attending Edison HS.


Draft Scenario 3-C:

  • Reassigns Student Planning Areas (SPAs) 7115, 7116, 7209, 7208, 8009, 8125, 8123, 8126, and 8127 from Edison HS to Annandale HS. (Find your SPA here - click on second magnifying glass near the top right corner of the page and enter your address)
  • Reassigns approx. 308 students
  • Alleviates capacity deficit at Edison HS
  • Eliminates the Holmes MS split-feeder
  • All areas remain in their current assigned elementary school
Scenario 3C Map

This map shows the proposed high school attendance boundaries for Edison HS and Annandale HS for draft scenario 3-C.

The map extends approximately:
● North: Lake Barcroft
● South: Manchester Boulevard and Beulah Street intersection
● East: Edison High School
● West: Annandale High School

The map includes a hashed area that identifies the Bren Mar Park ES feeders proposed to be reassigned from Edison HS to Annandale HS.


Draft Scenario 3-D:

  • Reassigns areas north and west of I-395 (SPAs 7115, 7116, and 8009) from Edison HS to Annandale HS. (Find your SPA here - click on second magnifying glass near the top right corner of the page and enter your address)
  • Reassigns approx. 92 students
  • Alleviates capacity deficit at Edison HS
  • Creates a split-feeder for Bren Mar Park ES: 
    • Holmes MS / Annandale HS
    • Holmes MS / Edison HS
  • All areas remain in their current assigned elementary school
Scenario 3D Map

This map shows the proposed high school attendance boundaries for Edison HS and Annandale HS for draft scenario 3-D.

The map extends approximately:
● North: Lake Barcroft
● South: Manchester Boulevard and Beulah Street intersection
● East: Edison High School
● West: Annandale High School

The map includes a hashed area that identifies the three Bren Mar Park ES SPAs located west of I-395 proposed to be reassigned from Edison HS to Annandale HS. 



 

Glasgow Boundary Meeting Reminders

Monday, September 28, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Falls Church High School

Staff will present NEW boundary scenarios for Boundary Study #4 (which includes Beech Tree ES, Belvedere ES, and Glasgow MS). The updated scenarios will reflect feedback received during community meetings as well as feedback from the Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee (BRAC).

The Boundary Explorer Tool is expected to be updated prior to the community meeting. Please be sure to attend and provide your feedback to inform the Superintendent’s recommendations for the Board’s approval. This meeting will also include scenarios for several other school communities that are not in the Mason District.    


Monday, October 5, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - Glasgow Middle School

This meeting has been planned to focus specifically on the Glasgow, Beech Tree, and Belvedere portion of the larger Study #4. 

Both of these meetings are an opportunity to share feedback, but this second meeting is only for the Belvedere/Beech Tree/Glasgow/Justice communities.

Additional information about Study #4 can be found on the website. Meeting materials will be posted prior to the scheduled meetings.


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