Potomac Shores Middle School, Prince William County Public Schools
Dumfries, Virginia
Design team
William H. Riggs, AIA (Managing Principal); Kenny Durrett (Design and Project Manager); Jackie Miller, PE (Structural Engineer); Brian Winchester, PE (Mechanical Engineer); Russell Roundy (Electrical Designer); Josh Landis (Plumbing Designer); Katelyn Garay (Interior Designer); Patrick Mesich (MEP Construction Contract Administrator); Sumita Carpenter (Construction Contract Administrator)
When booming enrollment required additional educational and community space, Prince William County Schools and the design team collaborated to reimagine the middle school experience. Potomac Shores Middle School signifies a major departure from the district’s previous school prototype to a 21st-learning environment designed for world-class education.
With capacity for 1,450 students, the three-story configuration dedicates a floor level for each grade, allotting them their own distinctive classrooms, extended learning spaces, makerspaces, and collaboration spaces. All makerspaces have direct access to outdoor learning environments for experiments, testing, and group work.
A STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) lab provides three connected spaces for preparation, production, and material storage.
The school focuses on musical and theatrical education, which is supported by a large performance auditorium for community events and productions. The design also demonstrates a commitment to the community by placing the gymnasium at the perimeter of the school with secure, after-hours access and parking directly adjacent to the gymnasium.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
IMEG; Foodservice Consultants Studio; Johnson, Mirmiran, Thompson; V.F. Pavone Construction Company; Studio HDP
Capacity
1,450
Cost per Sq Ft
$267.00
Featured in
2023 Architectural Portfolio
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