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[quote=Anonymous]We live in the Whitman district in Montgomery County, arguably one of the best performing districts around.  I received an email with this info encouraging us to fight for funds to expand both the middle school (Thomas Pyle) and the High school (Walt Whitman).  People love the schools, as the administration and teachers do a wonderful job with what they have, but the space problem is just getting worse.

- Pyle has 1526 students in a building built for 1000.
- Pyle students eat lunch in the hallways and in classrooms during four lunch periods because of extreme overcrowding in the cafeteria.
- 5 to 6 PE classes occur at one time in the gym, which is designed for 2 classes.  Students sit out during gym class and play games in the corridors outside the gym while they wait their turn to participate.
- Pyle stairwells are overflowing with students in between classes and some staircases are utilized as “down” or “up” only.
- Pyle has converted all computer labs, storage spaces and closets to classroom space.
- Walt Whitman High School was built for 1891 students and now has 2000 students.
- Many classes have over 34 students and students squeeze into classrooms designed for far less.

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