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Board views Mountain Ridge Primary design; architects plan February bid and mid‑2026 opening
Summary
Architects presented site and schematic plans for the new Mountain Ridge Primary School, including an access road to separate bus and parent traffic, a 358‑student baseline capacity (expandable to 648), and planned bid advertisements in February with construction aimed at completion in time for school opening in August 2026.
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — Architects and district staff showed trustees schematic plans for Mountain Ridge Primary School, a bond‑funded project the district plans to advertise for bids in February and to open for students in August 2026 if the schedule and approvals hold.
District staff member Mr. Tyson introduced the project and said the school will go out to bid in February. "The next major bond project we have for bid will be in February, which is the Mountain Ridge Primary School," Tyson said, introducing McKinley Architecture staff who presented site plans, floor plans and renderings.
Site and traffic design
Architects described a campus approach that adds an access road off Jerrodstown/Sawmill Road to separate bus circulation and…
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