The Cumberland County Board of Education voted 5-3 on April 2 to approve a timeline for closing and combining schools. Groundbreaking for a new E.E. Smith High School will happen in January 2028.
Board members first rejected one proposed timeline with a 5-3 vote. They then approved a different option. This version accelerates E.E. Smith construction by two years compared to what officials originally suggested.
Design work for E.E. Smith starts during the 2026-27 school year under the approved plan. Construction begins in early 2028. Students should occupy the building during the 2030-31 school year…