Please note: This article was updated on March 24, 2026.
Following a series of public hearings and multiple opportunities for community feedback, the Chesapeake School Board officially approved the attendance zones for the district’s newest elementary school during their meeting on March 23, 2026.
The new boundaries are scheduled to go into effect in September 2027 for the 2027-2028 school year when the new school, currently under construction in the Culpepper Landing neighborhood of Deep Creek, is scheduled to open its doors for students in grades PK-5.
The Approved Attendance Zones
After reviewing four proposed options, the School Board selected Option 3. The approved boundaries will draw from several existing zones to balance enrollment across the following schools:
Cedar Road Elementary
Deep Creek Central Elementary
Deep Creek Elementary
Grassfield Elementary
Great Bridge Primary (minimal impact)
Great Bridge Intermediate (minimal impact)
Note: These adjustments do not impact current middle or high school attendance zones.
View the Approved Map
Families can now view the finalized attendance zone maps and use our interactive address lookup tool by visiting our dedicated New Elementary School Web Page.
What’s Next for the New School in Culpepper Landing?
With the attendance zones finalized, the district is turning its focus toward the operational and community-building aspects of the new school:
Spring 2026: Selection and announcement of a Planning Principal.
Summer 2026: Process for school naming and mascot selection begins.
Ongoing: Continuous construction updates as the facility takes shape.
We want to thank the hundreds of families who participated in our surveys and attended public hearings. Your input was vital in helping the School Board reach a decision that serves the best interests of our students and community.
For additional questions regarding the approved attendance zones, please contact us via Let’s Talk.