Why SSIMS and SCES Matter
Silver Spring International Middle School (SSIMS) and Sligo Creek Elementary School (SCES) anchor one of the most walkable, diverse, and transit‑connected communities in Montgomery County. They are located next to the Purple Line and are a ten-minute walk from downtown Silver Spring and serve a significant portion of its residents.
Under the countywide MCPS study, these schools could be affected depending on the criteria MCPS adopts.
Protecting SSIMS and SCES means protecting:
- Walkability
- Safety
- Community cohesion
- Equity
- Sustainability
- Access to transit
- The county’s long‑range planning goals
These schools are essential to downtown and East Silver Spring—and to the county’s vision for complete, connected communities.
