CHESTERTOWN — Radcliffe Creek School has been awarded $100,000 through the Maryland Legislative Bond Initiative to support critical repairs to the roof of its building, helping to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of the school’s facility.
According to a news release, the District 36 delegation of Sen. Steve Hershey (Upper Shore) and Delegates Jay Jacobs (Kent), Steve Arentz (Queen Anne’s) and Jeff Ghrist (Caroline) advocated for the school’s needs during the 2025 General Assembly session.
Although some repairs have been completed, a large portion of the school’s roof remains original to the building, which was constructed in 1987.
The facility houses a day care, a physical therapy center and a karate school, in addition to serving as the academic building for Radcliffe Creek School.
RCS is a K-8 private school in Chestertown that focuses on students with learning differences.
It serves families throughout a broad region in Maryland, including four counties on the Eastern Shore as well as Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties.
“We are incredibly grateful to Senator Hershey and Delegates Jacobs, Arentz and Ghrist for championing this investment in our school,” Head of School Peter Thayer said in the news release.
“Radcliffe Creek School is a place where students who learn differently thrive, and this funding helps us protect and preserve our school for years to come,” Thayer said. “A secure roof may not seem exciting, but providing a safe and healthy learning environment is foundational to our students’ learning and success.”
The roof renovations are expected to begin this summer, with minimal disruption to school operations.
According to the news release, the improvements will help safeguard classroom spaces, prevent future structural damage and reduce long-term maintenance costs.