Renovation of an educational facility in Berlin, Maryland. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Buckingham Elementary School (BES) Replacement Project sought to construct a new facility that addresses aging infrastructure and provides a modern learning environment to meet the needs of students, staff, and the Berlin community. Following the State’s determination that the BES replacement project was not eligible for State funding, Worcester County Public Schools convened a BES Workgroup in May 2024. The Workgroup evaluated five potential options to advance the project. The option to proceed with construction of a BES replacement school, followed by a Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) replacement school, was endorsed by the Workgroup and is scheduled to be presented to the Board of Education on September 17, 2024, and to the County Commissioners in October 2024. WCPS is currently completing a Feasibility Study to determine whether renovation or full replacement of the existing BIS facility is the most viable option and to identify projected funding requirements. All cost estimates and information included in this submission remain contingent upon approval by both the Board of Education and the Worcester County Commissioners, as well as the successful execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the County Commissioners and the State. The project is included in the County 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of September 24,2026, further details have not yet been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.