The Gunston School is pleased to announce that the State of Maryland has approved a $150,000 Bond Initiative to support the replacement of the aging roof system on the Paul M. Long Academic Building. This critical infrastructure project ensures the continued safety and operational stability of the school’s primary academic hub, which serves 257 students and nearly 1,100 summer program participants annually.

The stability of Gunston’s campus infrastructure is what allows the school to serve as a vital resource for the greater community. By ensuring the Paul M. Long Academic Building remains operational and secure, the school is able to maintain the capacity to host wide-reaching community programs, such as YMCA Camp Gunston and the Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne’s summer program. The funding comes as a result of a collaborative effort between the school and state leadership to address a facility need that was nearly 15 years past its necessary replacement date. The Paul M. Long Academic Building, constructed in 1971, houses ten classrooms and three science labs.

This successful funding initiative was made possible through the steadfast leadership and advocacy of Delegate Steven J. Arentz, who championed the project in Annapolis. The Gunston School also extends its sincere gratitude to Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr. and The Honorable Jay A. Jacobs for their vital support of this regional asset, as well as Christina Perrotti, Executive Director of the Office of Capital Budgeting, for her guidance throughout the process.

“This bond initiative is a significant investment in our students and the broader Mid-Shore community,” said John Lewis, Head of School. “By securing the integrity of our primary academic space, we can continue our mission of providing high-level education and environmental leadership. We are incredibly grateful to Delegate Arentz and our state representatives for recognizing Gunston’s role as a community hub and helping us maintain a safe, sustainable campus.”