Anonymous
06/15/2026 18:22
Subject: Re:FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Just used Folkstone/West Ox as a starting point. Almost 10 miles to Oakton and less than 3 to Carson.
Using Crossfield as the starting point is bogus. No one going to Carson lives that far.
And, the time--using express lanes is 15 minutes.
Eight minutes to Carson.
And, most of the population lives closer to Carson than that intersection.
He must be getting pushback from some Crossfield people now.
This tells me that Meren is putting pressure on him now. She's had a year to do that.
Using Crossfield as the starting point is bogus. No one going to Carson lives that far.
And, the time--using express lanes is 15 minutes.
Eight minutes to Carson.
And, most of the population lives closer to Carson than that intersection.
He must be getting pushback from some Crossfield people now.
This tells me that Meren is putting pressure on him now. She's had a year to do that.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 18:09
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good evening:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing Skyview High School boundary review process, specifically the impact to Crossfield Elementary School.
Since the outset of this conversation last fall, I raised the transportation and capacity challenges associated with Crossfield ES remaining at Oakton HS. As I have stated several times, it's not the fault of the western communities that the boundary lines are such that kids have to ride a school bus forty-five minutes to an hour one way to get to their base school; Oakton HS in this case. Additionally, I am concerned about the housing development approved in the central Oakton corridor that will potentially exacerbate the capacity challenges at Oakton HS. Today, Oakton HS is at 103% capacity with around 2,000 housing units approved and awaiting construction.
Over the last few months, I have worked with transportation and facilities staff to analyze these issues in depth to help me determine whether Crossfield ES should remain at Oakton HS, or be sent to Skyview HS. Thanks to our very capable transportation staff and the analysis they provided me, the average bussing times are:
Crossfield ES to Oakton HS: 45 minutes
Crossfield ES to Carson MS: 47 minutes
Although there are no times available for a hypothetical route from Crossfield ES to Skyview HS, Carson MS is next door and provides a good benchmark for the data. This is to say, that sending Crossfield ES to Skyview HS will not result in any measurable transportation efficiencies.
In that time, another key detail has surfaced which also impacts my decision making process: Skyview HS does not have the capacity available to absorb both Crossfield ES and Fox Mill ES. Based on the feedback from the Fox Mill ES community, I believe Fox Mill ES should be sent to Skyview HS. It is also worth noting that within the South Lakes HS pyramid, there are over 7,000 housing units proposed or approved which would yield significantly more students into South Lakes HS than the housing units proposed or approved for Oakton HS.
The final scenario generated by the Superintendent and her staff indicates that Crossfield ES be sent to Franklin MS and remain at Oakton HS. Based on the available transportation and capacity data, as well as the community feedback, my expectation is that Crossfield ES remain at Oakton HS, while also being aligned to Franklin MS.
Crossfield to Carson takes 47 minutes???? Did they bike it??
No that's what it takes for my neighborhood which is 45 min, but as i said it's 35 to oakton.
The conversation here always focused on Franklin Farm and not neighborhoods closest to Crossfield which are right next to non Navy Island neighborhoods and across from neighborhoods zoned to Madison.
Because more kids live west of west ox/lawyers rd than east of it.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 18:08
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Did anyone else get the statement McDaniel sent out about Crossfield?
There's no way the travel times are the same. My kid is the FIRST stop for Carson and gets picked up 25 minutes before school starts. Meanwhile, we're the LAST stop for Oakton and get picked up 40 minutes before school starts. It's so long that people drop their kids off in front of our neighborhood and the bus stop is packed.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 18:06
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good evening:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing Skyview High School boundary review process, specifically the impact to Crossfield Elementary School.
Since the outset of this conversation last fall, I raised the transportation and capacity challenges associated with Crossfield ES remaining at Oakton HS. As I have stated several times, it's not the fault of the western communities that the boundary lines are such that kids have to ride a school bus forty-five minutes to an hour one way to get to their base school; Oakton HS in this case. Additionally, I am concerned about the housing development approved in the central Oakton corridor that will potentially exacerbate the capacity challenges at Oakton HS. Today, Oakton HS is at 103% capacity with around 2,000 housing units approved and awaiting construction.
Over the last few months, I have worked with transportation and facilities staff to analyze these issues in depth to help me determine whether Crossfield ES should remain at Oakton HS, or be sent to Skyview HS. Thanks to our very capable transportation staff and the analysis they provided me, the average bussing times are:
Crossfield ES to Oakton HS: 45 minutes
Crossfield ES to Carson MS: 47 minutes
Although there are no times available for a hypothetical route from Crossfield ES to Skyview HS, Carson MS is next door and provides a good benchmark for the data. This is to say, that sending Crossfield ES to Skyview HS will not result in any measurable transportation efficiencies.
In that time, another key detail has surfaced which also impacts my decision making process: Skyview HS does not have the capacity available to absorb both Crossfield ES and Fox Mill ES. Based on the feedback from the Fox Mill ES community, I believe Fox Mill ES should be sent to Skyview HS. It is also worth noting that within the South Lakes HS pyramid, there are over 7,000 housing units proposed or approved which would yield significantly more students into South Lakes HS than the housing units proposed or approved for Oakton HS.
The final scenario generated by the Superintendent and her staff indicates that Crossfield ES be sent to Franklin MS and remain at Oakton HS. Based on the available transportation and capacity data, as well as the community feedback, my expectation is that Crossfield ES remain at Oakton HS, while also being aligned to Franklin MS.
Crossfield to Carson takes 47 minutes???? Did they bike it??
No that's what it takes for my neighborhood which is 45 min, but as i said it's 35 to oakton.
The conversation here always focused on Franklin Farm and not neighborhoods closest to Crossfield which are right next to non Navy Island neighborhoods and across from neighborhoods zoned to Madison.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 17:59
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good evening:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing Skyview High School boundary review process, specifically the impact to Crossfield Elementary School.
Since the outset of this conversation last fall, I raised the transportation and capacity challenges associated with Crossfield ES remaining at Oakton HS. As I have stated several times, it's not the fault of the western communities that the boundary lines are such that kids have to ride a school bus forty-five minutes to an hour one way to get to their base school; Oakton HS in this case. Additionally, I am concerned about the housing development approved in the central Oakton corridor that will potentially exacerbate the capacity challenges at Oakton HS. Today, Oakton HS is at 103% capacity with around 2,000 housing units approved and awaiting construction.
Over the last few months, I have worked with transportation and facilities staff to analyze these issues in depth to help me determine whether Crossfield ES should remain at Oakton HS, or be sent to Skyview HS. Thanks to our very capable transportation staff and the analysis they provided me, the average bussing times are:
Crossfield ES to Oakton HS: 45 minutes
Crossfield ES to Carson MS: 47 minutes
Although there are no times available for a hypothetical route from Crossfield ES to Skyview HS, Carson MS is next door and provides a good benchmark for the data. This is to say, that sending Crossfield ES to Skyview HS will not result in any measurable transportation efficiencies.
In that time, another key detail has surfaced which also impacts my decision making process: Skyview HS does not have the capacity available to absorb both Crossfield ES and Fox Mill ES. Based on the feedback from the Fox Mill ES community, I believe Fox Mill ES should be sent to Skyview HS. It is also worth noting that within the South Lakes HS pyramid, there are over 7,000 housing units proposed or approved which would yield significantly more students into South Lakes HS than the housing units proposed or approved for Oakton HS.
The final scenario generated by the Superintendent and her staff indicates that Crossfield ES be sent to Franklin MS and remain at Oakton HS. Based on the available transportation and capacity data, as well as the community feedback, my expectation is that Crossfield ES remain at Oakton HS, while also being aligned to Franklin MS.
Crossfield to Carson takes 47 minutes???? Did they bike it??
No that's what it takes for my neighborhood which is 45 min, but as i said it's 35 to oakton.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 17:54
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Good evening:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing Skyview High School boundary review process, specifically the impact to Crossfield Elementary School.
Since the outset of this conversation last fall, I raised the transportation and capacity challenges associated with Crossfield ES remaining at Oakton HS. As I have stated several times, it's not the fault of the western communities that the boundary lines are such that kids have to ride a school bus forty-five minutes to an hour one way to get to their base school; Oakton HS in this case. Additionally, I am concerned about the housing development approved in the central Oakton corridor that will potentially exacerbate the capacity challenges at Oakton HS. Today, Oakton HS is at 103% capacity with around 2,000 housing units approved and awaiting construction.
Over the last few months, I have worked with transportation and facilities staff to analyze these issues in depth to help me determine whether Crossfield ES should remain at Oakton HS, or be sent to Skyview HS. Thanks to our very capable transportation staff and the analysis they provided me, the average bussing times are:
Crossfield ES to Oakton HS: 45 minutes
Crossfield ES to Carson MS: 47 minutes
Although there are no times available for a hypothetical route from Crossfield ES to Skyview HS, Carson MS is next door and provides a good benchmark for the data. This is to say, that sending Crossfield ES to Skyview HS will not result in any measurable transportation efficiencies.
In that time, another key detail has surfaced which also impacts my decision making process: Skyview HS does not have the capacity available to absorb both Crossfield ES and Fox Mill ES. Based on the feedback from the Fox Mill ES community, I believe Fox Mill ES should be sent to Skyview HS. It is also worth noting that within the South Lakes HS pyramid, there are over 7,000 housing units proposed or approved which would yield significantly more students into South Lakes HS than the housing units proposed or approved for Oakton HS.
The final scenario generated by the Superintendent and her staff indicates that Crossfield ES be sent to Franklin MS and remain at Oakton HS. Based on the available transportation and capacity data, as well as the community feedback, my expectation is that Crossfield ES remain at Oakton HS, while also being aligned to Franklin MS.
Remember when everyone said RIO made no logical arguments?
Anonymous
06/15/2026 17:54
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Good evening:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing Skyview High School boundary review process, specifically the impact to Crossfield Elementary School.
Since the outset of this conversation last fall, I raised the transportation and capacity challenges associated with Crossfield ES remaining at Oakton HS. As I have stated several times, it's not the fault of the western communities that the boundary lines are such that kids have to ride a school bus forty-five minutes to an hour one way to get to their base school; Oakton HS in this case. Additionally, I am concerned about the housing development approved in the central Oakton corridor that will potentially exacerbate the capacity challenges at Oakton HS. Today, Oakton HS is at 103% capacity with around 2,000 housing units approved and awaiting construction.
Over the last few months, I have worked with transportation and facilities staff to analyze these issues in depth to help me determine whether Crossfield ES should remain at Oakton HS, or be sent to Skyview HS. Thanks to our very capable transportation staff and the analysis they provided me, the average bussing times are:
Crossfield ES to Oakton HS: 45 minutes
Crossfield ES to Carson MS: 47 minutes
Although there are no times available for a hypothetical route from Crossfield ES to Skyview HS, Carson MS is next door and provides a good benchmark for the data. This is to say, that sending Crossfield ES to Skyview HS will not result in any measurable transportation efficiencies.
In that time, another key detail has surfaced which also impacts my decision making process: Skyview HS does not have the capacity available to absorb both Crossfield ES and Fox Mill ES. Based on the feedback from the Fox Mill ES community, I believe Fox Mill ES should be sent to Skyview HS. It is also worth noting that within the South Lakes HS pyramid, there are over 7,000 housing units proposed or approved which would yield significantly more students into South Lakes HS than the housing units proposed or approved for Oakton HS.
The final scenario generated by the Superintendent and her staff indicates that Crossfield ES be sent to Franklin MS and remain at Oakton HS. Based on the available transportation and capacity data, as well as the community feedback, my expectation is that Crossfield ES remain at Oakton HS, while also being aligned to Franklin MS.
Crossfield to Carson takes 47 minutes???? Did they bike it??
Anonymous
06/15/2026 17:49
Subject: Re:FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
So, McDaniel is not going to move to get Crossfield to Skyview.
I have no idea where they came up with the transportation times, Crossfield the school is 5 minutes from my house in Fox Mill so they must be looking at the times on the other side of the Oakton boundary. I think the problem is the boundary is so elongated that someone is going to have a long commute. Crossfield probably should be a split feeder to address the commute times but that isn’t going to happen, both sides of Crossfield wanted to stay as one school.
I have no idea where they came up with the transportation times, Crossfield the school is 5 minutes from my house in Fox Mill so they must be looking at the times on the other side of the Oakton boundary. I think the problem is the boundary is so elongated that someone is going to have a long commute. Crossfield probably should be a split feeder to address the commute times but that isn’t going to happen, both sides of Crossfield wanted to stay as one school.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 17:42
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Good evening:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing Skyview High School boundary review process, specifically the impact to Crossfield Elementary School.
Since the outset of this conversation last fall, I raised the transportation and capacity challenges associated with Crossfield ES remaining at Oakton HS. As I have stated several times, it's not the fault of the western communities that the boundary lines are such that kids have to ride a school bus forty-five minutes to an hour one way to get to their base school; Oakton HS in this case. Additionally, I am concerned about the housing development approved in the central Oakton corridor that will potentially exacerbate the capacity challenges at Oakton HS. Today, Oakton HS is at 103% capacity with around 2,000 housing units approved and awaiting construction.
Over the last few months, I have worked with transportation and facilities staff to analyze these issues in depth to help me determine whether Crossfield ES should remain at Oakton HS, or be sent to Skyview HS. Thanks to our very capable transportation staff and the analysis they provided me, the average bussing times are:
Crossfield ES to Oakton HS: 45 minutes
Crossfield ES to Carson MS: 47 minutes
Although there are no times available for a hypothetical route from Crossfield ES to Skyview HS, Carson MS is next door and provides a good benchmark for the data. This is to say, that sending Crossfield ES to Skyview HS will not result in any measurable transportation efficiencies.
In that time, another key detail has surfaced which also impacts my decision making process: Skyview HS does not have the capacity available to absorb both Crossfield ES and Fox Mill ES. Based on the feedback from the Fox Mill ES community, I believe Fox Mill ES should be sent to Skyview HS. It is also worth noting that within the South Lakes HS pyramid, there are over 7,000 housing units proposed or approved which would yield significantly more students into South Lakes HS than the housing units proposed or approved for Oakton HS.
The final scenario generated by the Superintendent and her staff indicates that Crossfield ES be sent to Franklin MS and remain at Oakton HS. Based on the available transportation and capacity data, as well as the community feedback, my expectation is that Crossfield ES remain at Oakton HS, while also being aligned to Franklin MS.
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing Skyview High School boundary review process, specifically the impact to Crossfield Elementary School.
Since the outset of this conversation last fall, I raised the transportation and capacity challenges associated with Crossfield ES remaining at Oakton HS. As I have stated several times, it's not the fault of the western communities that the boundary lines are such that kids have to ride a school bus forty-five minutes to an hour one way to get to their base school; Oakton HS in this case. Additionally, I am concerned about the housing development approved in the central Oakton corridor that will potentially exacerbate the capacity challenges at Oakton HS. Today, Oakton HS is at 103% capacity with around 2,000 housing units approved and awaiting construction.
Over the last few months, I have worked with transportation and facilities staff to analyze these issues in depth to help me determine whether Crossfield ES should remain at Oakton HS, or be sent to Skyview HS. Thanks to our very capable transportation staff and the analysis they provided me, the average bussing times are:
Crossfield ES to Oakton HS: 45 minutes
Crossfield ES to Carson MS: 47 minutes
Although there are no times available for a hypothetical route from Crossfield ES to Skyview HS, Carson MS is next door and provides a good benchmark for the data. This is to say, that sending Crossfield ES to Skyview HS will not result in any measurable transportation efficiencies.
In that time, another key detail has surfaced which also impacts my decision making process: Skyview HS does not have the capacity available to absorb both Crossfield ES and Fox Mill ES. Based on the feedback from the Fox Mill ES community, I believe Fox Mill ES should be sent to Skyview HS. It is also worth noting that within the South Lakes HS pyramid, there are over 7,000 housing units proposed or approved which would yield significantly more students into South Lakes HS than the housing units proposed or approved for Oakton HS.
The final scenario generated by the Superintendent and her staff indicates that Crossfield ES be sent to Franklin MS and remain at Oakton HS. Based on the available transportation and capacity data, as well as the community feedback, my expectation is that Crossfield ES remain at Oakton HS, while also being aligned to Franklin MS.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 17:32
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Did anyone else get the statement McDaniel sent out about Crossfield?
The last email I got from him was from the 12th of June. Can you post the email you got?
Anonymous
06/15/2026 17:29
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Did anyone else get the statement McDaniel sent out about Crossfield?
Anonymous
06/15/2026 16:43
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Someone put a red comment right over Seema Dixit's house. LOL.
not all heroes wear capes.
+1. Would love to know what that said.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 16:05
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Bull Run really jumps out as the one they didn't fix with a very obvious solution.
Bull Run has a huge boundary, like the entire southwest corner of the county, with students anywhere from very close to very far from any MS or HS.
Westfield has a huge boundary, too. Seems like people who like their space shouldn't complain too much about not being right next to their assigned schools.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 15:58
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Bull Run really jumps out as the one they didn't fix with a very obvious solution.
Bull Run has a huge boundary, like the entire southwest corner of the county, with students anywhere from very close to very far from any MS or HS.
Anonymous
06/15/2026 15:50
Subject: FCPS Skyview Boundary Revised Scenario 1 / 2
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Yes, Herndon will still be placing into SLHS for IB, but Skyview will now be the closest school to SLHS for AP.
Once Skyview is full, I guess Westfield?
Nearest school after Skyview would have to be Herndon High for AP.
Skyview may or may not be the closest school for South Lakes. Lots of SL kids live on Herndon side of DTR.
Is it nearest to your residence or nearest to the "base school?"
Nearest to your residence.