Rooted in Community, Designed for Connection

Created to foster connection, identity, and next-generation learning, this forward-looking campus brings Draper its first public middle school — a vibrant academic environment shaped by integrated curriculum and collaborative teaching. Replacing the former Crescent View Middle School, the design centers on four distinct learning communities: three grade-specific houses, and a fourth dedicated to the arts, computer science, CTE, and family and consumer sciences. Each house is anchored by central collaboration space, reinforcing relationships and promoting both independence and community.

Every academic house includes planning offices, breakout zones, and grade-specific lockers, creating self-contained environments that foster belonging and student ownership. A 700-seat auditorium, full-sized gym with elevated track, green screen TV studio, and integrated media center enhance opportunities for creative learning and student expression. Driven by the needs of a rapidly expanding population, the project advanced on a fast-track schedule enabled by close coordination and shared commitment. Named in honor of 19th-century educator John R. Park, the school embodies a legacy of purpose-driven education and deep community roots.