Rossview Elementary School was the first facility built using a prototypical elementary school design later adapted for additional schools within the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. The design established a clear and efficient organizational model centered around five primary zones: administration, learning communities, the media center, dining and activity spaces, and the gymnasium.
The building features an arched entrance canopy, a large glass atrium, and butterfly-wing clerestories that bring natural daylight deep into the learning spaces while supporting indoor environmental quality. Its layout simplifies circulation, enhances safety, and creates a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Designed with both educational performance and sustainability in mind, Rossview Elementary incorporates energy-efficient systems, abundant natural light, healthy material selections, and flexible spaces that support both daily school functions and broader community use. As the original prototype, the project established a design approach that has since been refined and adapted for additional elementary schools across the district, resulting in substantial savings in design fees for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
CONSULTANTS
DBS & Associates Engineering: Civil / K&S Engineering: Structural I.C. Thomasson Associates: Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Engineer
CONTRACTOR
Biscan Construction