Academies of Loudoun Principal Tinell Priddy thanks the various collaborators whose contributions made the new construction project possible. Photo by Times-Mirro/John Ballston.

LCPS students have collaborated with licensed contractors before to build houses, but this will be the first project at the Academies.  The house will incorporate sustainable design and will comprise 2,400 square feet. The house will be built by the students and then sold at market value with the profits going into the next project. This house project is expected to take three to four years to be completed.

LCPS Superintendent Eric Williams stated, “Our mission as a school division is empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world. Well clearly building a house that will be used for decades to come is a meaningful contribution.”