Mount Vernon Community School District needed upgrades across their facilities to elevate the teaching environment to meet the needs of today’s learners. After providing a facilities assessment and assisting with a successful pre-referendum campaign, our team moved forward with design services for a new 768-seat performance center, media center, staff areas, the integration of collaborative spaces, accessible and secure entrances, and improved parking. The planning and engagement process along with gathered data helped to ensure priorities were aligned between the District and community, resulting in new and improved facilities that will serve generations to come.