The Middleburg Community Charter School, Loudoun County's first public charter school, officially opened for the first day of school with a ribbon cutting ceremony August 4th. 7:00 pm, at the school, located at 101 N. Madison St, Middleburg, Virginia. Among the guests attending the ribbon cutting ceremony will be Dr. Eric Williams, Loudoun County's new superintendent of schools, joined the teachers, staff and guests to mark the occasion.

The former Middleburg Elementary is very busy as staff, newly hired teachers and parent volunteers meet, welcome and begin relationships with new students. Led by school principal Dr. Barbara Smith, the excitement of the team is palpable.

"Preparing for opening day has truly been a community effort. Witnessing the talents of our community has been one of the most inspiring experiences I have ever had in education," Dr. Smith commented.

The charter school opened with 120 students - three Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms and two 3rd through 5th grade classrooms, combined age groups being one of the innovations the teachers will implement.

"We have the most talented team in education that I believe has ever been assembled," Dr. Smith shared. "Having a critical mass of talent and promise is the "magic" we need to design a school like none other!"

The elementary charter school has adapted an interdisciplinary curriculum, the Leonardo Da Vinci Project, modeled after a program first developed at Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington County. Dr. Smith will guide teachers in developing work plans and tailoring the curriculum to meet the needs of the attending students.

To contact the school, please visit MiddleburgCharterSchool@gmail.com or telephone 540-687-5048.