New School for Older Kids in Albemarle | Charlottesville News

Albemarle County just unveiled Mountain View Upper, its first new elementary school in 24 years, built specifically for third through fifth graders to match their growing independence with features like a spacious cafeteria, soundproof gym, and flexible learning zones. Designed by VMDO Architects, the building maximizes natural light and smartly organizes specialty rooms on the first floor while regular classrooms rise above. The move came after community feedback split the original school into two campuses — Mountain View Upper for older kids and a refreshed Mountain View for PK–2nd graders — letting families keep all kids on campus. Meanwhile, the original school gets upgrades too: wider hallways, new preschool rooms, and modern lighting. With 440 students expected on opening day and room to grow to 550, this redesign solves overcrowding and creates a smarter, more tailored learning environment for every age group. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5c2201785325e67