The new school will house around 1,000 students in grades 9-12. The school will have the look and feel of a college campus and consist of several separate buildings. There is a classroom building divided into four learning communities. The cafeteria, band and choral rooms, and the gymnasium share a separate building. The location of the band and choral rooms will allow for possible future expansion of the performing arts program.

Along with the 28 classrooms will be multiple applied technology labs and eight science labs. Connecting the classroom wings is the administration area and two art labs on the first floor and the media center on the second. The media center will include two distance learning centers and a cyber café in addition to the traditional books and computers.

The gym will seat approximately 1,000. Since the gym and cafeteria connect, the flexible space allows performances and lectures as well as for people to view basketball games while sitting in the food court.

The buildings surround a fenced courtyard allowing students to gather outside and maintain security. The school will also meet the
state’s strenuous storm shelter requirements.

The one unknown is the name. The board has established a committee who will recommend the school’s name, mascot and colors. If you have a suggestion, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 16. The committee is expected to bring a recommendation to the board in April.

Thanks to city and county governments and the support of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, this much anticipated school will soon be a reality. I am confident that this iconic structure will be a beacon of learning and a beautiful addition to the surrounding neighborhood.