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District 20 board approves move of Village Middle School to Mountain Ridge to expand programs
Summary
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education voted unanimously to relocate Village Middle School to Mountain Ridge Middle School beginning in the 2025–26 school year to expand capacity for Village and the Homeschool Academy.
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Resolution 160-25 to relocate Village Middle School from the Center for Modern Learning to Mountain Ridge Middle School for the 2025–26 school year.
Superintendent Haber said the move is intended to create more space for both Village Middle School and the Homeschool Academy, both of which have waiting lists, and to allow the district to "say yes to families instead of saying, 'I'm so sorry, I don't have any more room.'" Principal Jeff Serkke of Mountain Ridge said his staff is "thrilled to partner" and described the move as an opportunity to reach more students across the district. Village Middle School principal Ash Angiolo said the relocation will let her "grow intelligently, and with fidelity," and estimated an initial increase of roughly 50 students in the first year and a larger expansion the following year once shared spaces are adjusted.
The board discussed phasing the transition so Village Middle School begins the school year in its current space and occupies Mountain Ridge spaces as capacity becomes available. Angiolo and Serkke described a staged growth plan: limited enrollment increases in the first semester to preserve learning continuity, with more substantial expansion in 2026–27 once physical modifications and staffing adjustments are complete.
Board members asked about capacity and special-education and classroom space. District staff said they will continue planning with principals and outside designers to determine which interior walls can be opened and how to furnish and equip new learning spaces. The board took the relocation vote after a motion and second; the roll-call vote was recorded as unanimous.
The vote follows months of internal planning by district administrators and principals intended to widen access to specialty programs without constructing new buildings. The district will publish implementation details, including timelines for physical changes and enrollment guidance, as plans are finalized.
