New Schools New Leaders New Plans

Albemarle County is set to welcome two new schools in July—Mountain View Upper Elementary and Ace Academy Lambs Lane—each tackling critical capacity and workforce prep needs. Mountain View Upper will serve grades 3–5, easing pressure on the current elementary school, while Ace Academy Lambs Lane, formerly Center Two, will host eight Scholar Studios focused on real-world skills, already drawing over 500 students—far beyond its initial 200 target. The new school will be led by Principal Stephanie Carter, one of nine new leaders joining the system, including eight principals and a Chief Technology Officer. Though a few leadership spots remain open, officials say those are due to natural transitions, not resignations. Meanwhile, the school board is working to improve transparency and collaboration with the Board of Supervisors, exploring joint retreats and public budget discussions to strengthen trust and accountability. Together, both boards are committed to ensuring students and communities get the support they need. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/28eb02ea2798d956