Watson Mountain Middle School

Shockey has delivered LCPS’s new, window-filled middle school (MS-14), located within the Dulles North Planning District, despite naysayers who claimed it couldn’t be done. In fact, no other contractors placed bids on the fast-track project, saying the schedule was too tight and the parameters too limited.

Named Watson Mountain Middle School, the finished project houses grades six through eight for the ever-growing Loudoun County student population.

Incorporating a ‘house’ concept on a beautifully-sloped site, the four-story building accommodates up to 1,445 students. Design features include dedicated classroom space for each grade; each of these academic “houses” highlights open meeting spaces and workrooms to inspire learning and collaboration.

An open media center joins the four-story academic wing to the auditorium, music suite, and administration areas. With direct access from third-floor science labs, the roof above the media center can also be used as an open learning courtyard. Career and technical education classrooms and lab space connect to the outdoor areas on the first floor, while special education classrooms are located throughout the building.

Open circulation stairs encourage the comfortable flow of students and allow easy access to the main parent and bus drop off location. Other amenities include outdoor physical education fields and two gymnasiums.

Shockey builds. That’s what we do. Our partners can rely on Shockey’s experience and strong reputation and capabilities to deliver — even when other contractors say it’s impossible.