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Patrick Henry K-8 Modernization

A modern school building with a paved road and crosswalk in the foreground and trees and a clear sky in the background.

Project Information

  • Opening Date: Winter 2019

  • Location: 4643 Taney Ave

  • Contractor: Keller Construction Management

  • Architect/Designer: Moseley Architects

Design Features

● Grade Levels: K - 8
● Building Capacity: 900 Students
● Building SF: 138,600 SF
● Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals: LEED Silver Achieved, high-performance building envelope, energy-efficient systems, and water conservation features
● RPCA programs and community use

Construction and Design Awards

  • Silver Award for Exhibition of School Architecture, Virginia School Boards Association, 2025
  • Merit Award for K-12 Schools, Engineering News-Record, 2020

Architectural Design and Renderings

Children in school uniforms walk on a brightly colored floor in the foreground, while a modern, multi-story atrium with a grand staircase and blue accents forms the background.
In the foreground, a modern classroom features white oval tables and colorful chairs, while the background reveals students engaged in a lesson with a teacher in front of a large screen and blue-accented windows.
Students walk down a brightly lit school hallway with yellow and gray lockers lining the walls, while a blue wall with green chairs and tables is visible in the background.
Rows of colorful cafeteria tables and stools fill the foreground, while a stage with a dark curtain and blue accents dominates the background.
A modern brick and white school building with yellow accents stands under a clear blue sky, with a paved walkway leading to its entrance.
Rows of bookshelves filled with books fill the foreground, while a brightly lit seating area with large windows forms the background.
Children sit at bright green tables in a modern classroom with a colorful, geometric floor, while through glass walls, other students and adults work in a brightly lit space beyond.

Welcome to the New Patrick Henry School!

The new Patrick Henry K-8 School is now open, welcoming students and the community into a modern, state-of-the-art learning environment. Opening on January 20, 2019, the 138,600-square-foot facility expands capacity to serve up to 900 students in kindergarten through eighth grade, a significant increase from the previous 650 students in Pre-K through grade 5.

Developed through a longstanding partnership between Alexandria City Public Schools and the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, the project reflects nearly five years of coordinated planning and problem-solving. 

“This wonderful new facility is a game-changer both for our students and the West Side of Alexandria. Our students deserve this building that works for 21st century learning needs and I cannot wait to see their faces,” says Principal Dr. Ingrid Bynum.

The co-located Patrick Henry Neighborhood Recreation Center further enhances the campus, featuring 19,000 square feet of dedicated recreation space. Amenities include indoor walking and running lanes, a flexible court with basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, multipurpose rooms for community programming, and dedicated spaces for arts, fitness, and play. An additional 12,000 square feet of shared space includes a black box theater, full-size gymnasium, and multipurpose room, supporting both school-day activities and community use.

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