Middleburg — The Town Council adopted a resolution congratulating the Middleburg Community Charter School on its tenth anniversary and commending the school’s staff, board and students.

The mayor read the resolution, which noted that the school opened as the first public charter school in Northern Virginia, serves kindergarten through fifth grade by lottery, and operates under principles described as part of a Leonardo da Vinci instructional approach. The resolution applauded the school’s board of directors, principal Stephen Robinson and staff.

Councilmember (speaker 5) moved to adopt the resolution, the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. Principal Stephen Robinson accepted the recognition on behalf of the school; the meeting included oath-taking of student safety-patrol members and photographs.

The resolution is to be finalized and delivered to the school by town staff.