Del Valle Middle School Bond Updates

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new DVMS in early August and the state-of-the-art school was opened for the new school year. The new facilities replaced the previous DVMS, which served students for more than 30 years. 

Stantec Architects, having met with Del Valle ISD leadership, Staff, and community members, have developed a schematic building design using the feedback they gained during these initial collaborative meetings.

The schematic design elements are inclusive of, but not limited to, the following:

Schematic Design Concept Elements:

• The new middle school will have a one-story floor plan.
• 1000 Student Functional capacity / 1,200 Student Architectural capacity
• Approximately 175,000 square feet
• Grades served: 6^th through 8^th grade
• Separate drop-offs for autos and buses
• Covered canopies at drop-offs for shade and inclement weather
• Athletics – artificial turf football field with a track, a practice football field, and tennis courts
• Secured outdoor spaces with fencing
• Landscaping will be minimal and easily maintained
• Courtyards will consider shade, security, and access to make them more usable to students and staff
• Furniture will be age appropriate allow for the flexible use of space
• Library, gym, and cafeteria should be easily accessible after hours without giving access to the whole school.  This includes access to toilets.