This state-of-the-art 149,000 square foot school is designed to accommodate 938 students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Located in a suburban area, the 34-acre site presented unique challenges for a phased onsite replacement. Framed by wetlands and adjacent developments, the existing school needed to remain safely operational while the replacement facility was constructed. Upon completion of the new school, the old building was demolished and construction began on new outdoor amenities like a great lawn, playground, and sports fields.

This school is more than a learning environment – it is deeply embedded as a historical marker within its community. The institution’s namesake is a renowned historical figure who championed education. The school was originally founded in 1925 as a high school and has existed in various forms ever since. The prominence of this namesake, the school’s history, and the perspective of the surrounding community were driving factors in the implementation of a design solution that feels historically rooted while forging a path to the next generation of learning.