Project leaders provided a detailed update on the new Charlottesville Middle School construction at the Buford campus, showing interior photos of classrooms, restrooms and corridors and explaining the site phasing through completion.

They described the campus configuration (buildings A–F), that classroom ceilings, windows and drywall were installed in many new wings, and that geothermal well connections are near the gym. For the upcoming school year the division outlined interim logistics: parent car drop‑off will use the current bus loop and Cherry Avenue entrance, staff access and construction traffic will use Ninth Street, and temporary parking will be provided in a lower lot and on a temporarily reconfigured basketball court area. The contractor guaranteed a covered walkway and the food service team will deliver meals from a temporary prep area until the new kitchen is completed mid‑year.

Project staff said Phase 1 substantial completion is expected in 2025; final public open-house details will be scheduled after punch‑list work finishes.