Connelly School of the Holy Child

The Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for girls in Potomac, Maryland, serving students in grades 6–12.

In 2023, LSG Landscape Architecture was selected to lead campus master planning for the school's 9.88-acre Bradley Boulevard campus, supporting future enrollment growth and evolving educational needs. Working collaboratively with the Master Campus Planning Committee, owner's representative JFW, CGS Architects, and the broader consultant team, LSG developed a comprehensive master plan encompassing Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and long-term expansion concepts.

The plan provides a flexible framework for the school's continued growth — balancing immediate facility needs with a long-range vision that embraces innovation, advances in teaching and learning, evolving technology, and enhanced student experiences. Near-term improvements are thoughtfully integrated to support future campus development.

Phase 1 Improvements

Building on the master plan, LSG was retained in 2025 to prepare design and permitting documents for Phase 1 improvements, including:

• Conversion of the existing natural grass athletic field to synthetic turf
• Bioretention facilities and reforestation
• Outdoor gathering and break spaces for middle school students
• Landscape enhancements surrounding the iconic Connelly Hall

Together, these improvements create a more functional, sustainable, and welcoming campus environment.