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Summit Heights Junior High School

Commerce City, Colorado
Redefining the Middle School Experience

Summit Heights Junior High in the Adams 14 School District is a new educational facility created to unify two aging schools, Adams City Middle School and Kearney Middle School, into a single, modern campus that supports both student achievement and community connection. Funded through the district’s successful 2024 Bond, the school reflects a forward-thinking approach to middle-level education. The design combines academic innovation with a strong emphasis on student well-being, cultural identity, and long-term operational sustainability.

The new school will serve approximately 750 students in 7th and 8th grade, with room to grow to 850. Located on district-owned land near East 72nd Avenue, the campus is being designed to meet modern technology standards while supporting a wide range of academic, athletic, and community programs.

Size

126,481 SF

Scope

  • New Construction
Aerial rendering of a junior high school campus showing interconnected building wings, landscaped courtyards, pathways, parking areas, bus drop‑off lane, and adjacent athletic fields.
Main interior corridor with terrazzo flooring, colorful wall graphics, a wood‑slat ceiling with linear pendant lighting, built‑in seating niches, and entrances to adjacent spaces including a gymnasium.

“The design has strongly aligned with — and in several areas exceeded — our original goals and vision for the new junior high. From the outset, we wanted a facility that supports modern instruction, fosters student connection, and serves as a long-term community asset. The layout promotes collaboration and supervision, supports flexible learning environments, and balances academic, athletic, and common spaces in a way that feels intentional rather than fragmented. They truly heard the DAG group and incorporated their vision for bright, beautiful spaces. Equally important has been the architect’s responsiveness throughout the process. Their willingness to listen, adjust, and problem-solve alongside our team has helped ensure the design reflects not only best practices, but the unique needs of our students, staff, and community.

Communication throughout the design process has been highly effective, and the collaboration felt purposeful and respectful. The team consistently created space for input and treated our feedback as an essential part of the process. Their willingness to revisit designs, test multiple options, and adjust based on feedback demonstrated a true partnership mindset rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. I would strongly recommend MOA Architecture to organizations considering a design partner. Their team brings a thoughtful balance of technical expertise, creativity, and practicality. Perhaps most importantly, MOA operates as a true partner — they listen carefully, communicate clearly, and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.”

Dr. Josh Cochran
Director of Operations
Adams 14 Schools
Exploring Career Paths Before High School

At the heart of the educational vision is an academy-based learning model that provides early exposure to career pathways typically explored in high school. Students will engage in four distinct academies: Architecture, Construction, Engineering and Design; Design Innovations Technology; Business, Hospitality and Tourism; and Health Science and Human Services. Each academy includes dedicated lab and classroom spaces designed for hands-on, project-based learning, supported by flexible instructional areas and technology-rich environments that prepare students for real-world success.

The project was shaped through a collaborative process with a Design Advisory Group including district administrators, educators, students, facilities staff, the future principal, representatives from JHL Constructors, and the district’s owner’s representative. Their guidance helped ensure the school reflects the priorities and needs of its students, staff, and community.

Learning commons with built‑in study stations, lounge seating, wood‑slat ceiling accents, carpet tile flooring, writable wall surfaces, and large windows providing views of the mountains.

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Academy corridor with terrazzo flooring, wood‑slat ceiling panels, colorful wall accents, classroom entrances, and interior windows along the hallway.
Learning commons with built‑in study stations, lounge seating, wood‑slat ceiling accents, carpet tile flooring, writable wall surfaces, and large windows providing views of the mountains.
Architectural rendering of a school lobby with double‑height windows, wood‑slat ceiling panels, terrazzo flooring, a feature staircase with a colorful wall mural, and lockers along the hallway.
Exterior courtyard with covered seating areas, picnic tables, stone seating elements, landscaped planters, and a colorful mural on the adjacent building façade under a partly cloudy sky.
Architectural rendering of a school building with a large grass playfield, soccer goals, landscaped pathways, and a multi‑story structure featuring wood‑accent panels, large windows, and a colorful mural.
Interior commons area with large roll‑up service windows, hexagonal tile accents, full‑height glazing to the exterior courtyard, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.
Clinic waiting area with orange and blue accent walls, seating arranged along the perimeter, wood-look flooring, a check-in counter, interior window, and a patterned wall behind the reception desk.
Aerial rendering of a junior high school campus showing interconnected building wings, landscaped courtyards, pathways, parking areas, bus drop‑off lane, and adjacent athletic fields.
Learning commons with built‑in work counters, collaborative seating areas, carpet tile flooring, wood‑slat ceiling accents, writable wall surfaces, and large windows providing mountain views.
Learning commons area with built‑in bench seating, writable wall surfaces, wood‑slat ceiling accents, carpet tile flooring, and large windows providing views of the mountains.
Large commons and cafeteria space with folding bleacher seating, movable cafeteria tables, a stage with wood paneling, and a high ceiling featuring angular acoustic baffles and linear lighting.
Architectural rendering of a junior high school entry plaza featuring a contemporary building with wood‑accent panels, stone and metal cladding, large windows, landscaped walkways, and a prominent school logo on the façade.
Main interior corridor with terrazzo flooring, colorful wall graphics, a wood‑slat ceiling with linear pendant lighting, built‑in seating niches, and entrances to adjacent spaces including a gymnasium.
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