An Achievable Dream Academy at Lynnhaven Middle School
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Square Footage
25,000 SF
Building Type
K-12
Project Type
Addition
Team
Architect-led
Services Provided
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
An Achievable Dream Academy at Lynnhaven Middle School is an expansion of the long-standing Achievable Dream program, creating a seamless middle-to-high-school educational pathway in Virginia Beach. The project includes renovations to the existing middle school and the addition of a new high school wing designed to support academic achievement, mentorship, and student well-being. The facility reflects the program’s mission by providing modern, flexible learning environments that foster long-term student success.
Challenges
- Integrating a new high school addition within an active middle school campus while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Designing learning spaces that support both traditional academics and the Achievable Dream program’s mentorship-based model.
- Upgrading building systems to meet current educational standards while working within an existing facility footprint.
Goals
- Create a unified middle and high school campus that supports continuous student development and achievement.
- Provide modern, flexible classrooms and support spaces aligned with the Achievable Dream educational model.
- Enhance the learning environment through efficient, code-compliant building systems that promote comfort and performance.
Project Team
- Owner: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Architect: Dills Architects
- Structural:
- Civil:
- Contractor: A.R. Chesson Construction Co., Inc.
Results
- Successfully delivered a new high school addition integrated with the existing Lynnhaven Middle School campus.
- Expanded educational opportunities by allowing Achievable Dream students to remain in the program through graduation.
- Improved functionality, comfort, and flexibility of learning spaces to support academic growth and long-term student success.
