William Wirt Middle School

The existing William Wirt Middle School, constructed in 1964 was evaluated, determining that major repairs would be required and that it has been serving nearly 1,200 students out of its 800 student state rated capacity building.  Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates was hired to design a replacement school on the same site, to be constructed while the existing building remains in operation.  The replacement school is nestled between the neighborhood and the Brier’s Mill Run, creating a parklike atmosphere and a connection between the wood line and the school.  The school takes advantage of 21^st century principals while achieving a minimum of Leed Silver with the USGBC 4.1.

The replacement school serves a student population of 1,200 students and provides expanded programs within the building including a dance studio, a STEAM Lab, and flexible collaboration spaces.  The education program extends beyond the walls with designs for outdoor learning environments within the north and south plazas.  The three story building provides an efficient and inspiring educational environment.