Back to School Season is Here

As back-to-school season begins, parents may be thinking about living in a new school zone in the coming years.

With the start of August, “summer” is quickly coming to a close and the back-to-school rush is starting. Parents are ready for a break and the students are trying to hold on to the last minutes of sleeping in and having no pressure to study. A school schedule for local students is at the bottom of this post.

Lots of thoughts are going through the minds of parents and students across the Tri-state area. Some of those thoughts may even be around future school years, when transitions to middle and high school campuses are the cause for anxiety. It may even mean moving from one school district to another to give children a path to a brighter academic and/or athletic future.

If these thoughts are on your mind, consider the options of building a home or buying one — in your school district of choice — and making it into the home you desire. The design and construction professionals at Mt. Tabor Builders in Clear Spring, MD can help you with these options. They work with clients to build the home they want or renovate existing dwellings into the home they need. Mt. Tabor President and CEO Willie Eby has helped families tackle nearly every situation since founding the company 25 years ago.

 

Mt. Tabor’s in-house drafting and design service

Royce Eby has been with Mt. Tabor for about as long as the company has been in operation. Royce’s initial meeting with clients is to understand what they need and what they want. He encourages them to bring their photos, sketches and thoughts to help in the design process. From there he starts to hone in on what the finished product will be, whether it is a new home, a renovation or adding a major addition to an existing home. He can even re-imagine unfinished space to show clients the potential they have under their roof.

A client who recently met with Royce about a new construction project said, “He was extremely cordial and professional. I really liked his demeanor. He gave us lots of good ideas and information.”

Click here to read more about Royce’s drafting services and on this link to read about Jerri Martin’s design services. Jerri helps clients with the finer touches on a building project. Below is a recent project that both helped to make happen.

 

A recently completed custom home project

The story of this home project covers several years. The Mt. Tabor team built this executive-style home a few years ago. The clients were very happy, but recently called to “finish” their dream home. They asked the design and construction teams to renovate the basement into a theater room. A wet bar area was also added for the ultimate entertainment experience.

Go to the Mt. Tabor Builders portfolio page to see more examples of their work.

 

Contact Mt. Tabor Builders

If you want to build a custom home or renovate your Tri-state (MD, PA and WV) area home, contact a Mt. Tabor Builders representative in the Mt. Tabor office here. You can also connect by calling 301.766.0016 or email the office staff at info@mttaborbuilders.com.

Click on this link to read Mt. Tabor testimonials from those who have trusted these building professionals, dating back to the company’s inception in 2001. Click here to see Mt. Tabor’s portfolio of custom homes, additions and renovations.

They can also help with major home improvement projects, including replacement windows, doors, roof replacements and all types of renovations. Click on the following links to see images of their custom homes, major additions and outdoor living spaces. They also finish basements and can remodel entire living spaces.

Washington County MD Public Schools 2026–2027 Back-to-School Schedule

• First Day of School: August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Labor Day (No School): September 7, 2026 (Monday)
• Two-Hour Early Dismissal: September 4, 2026 (Friday)

Here’s a link to the entire school year calendar.