Officials in Norfolk, Virginia, have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for a new campus that will modernize the city's oldest high school.
Maury High School, built in 1911, is undergoing a transformation that will establish a state-of-the-art educational campus and address issues such as sustainability and flood resilience.
The redevelopment seeks to balance the preservation of Maury’s historic structure with the creation of a modern, high-performing learning environment.
The new four-story high school is designed for 1,750 students and will feature outdoor learning spaces, pedestrian pathways and enhanced facilities.
Groundbreaking is scheduled for Jan. 9.
The project prioritizes the preservation of the historic portion of Maury High School, a cultural asset cherished by the community.
The new campus will include experiential labs for career and technical education programs such as culinary arts, ROTC, and the Medical and Health Specialties Program. A 700-seat auditorium and dedicated spaces for fine and performing arts will provide opportunities for students in music, theater and visual arts.
The school will have a multipurpose field with an exercise track, baseball and softball fields, a six-court tennis complex, and practice facilities for track and field.
A key feature of the site design is its focus on sustainability and coastal resilience. The project incorporates a stormwater park and a constructed wetland to manage flooding, enhance water quality and create educational opportunities for students. Native plantings will support local wildlife habitats.
Construction of the new campus is scheduled to be completed in 2028.
