Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill
Owner: Voices Charter School
Voices Charter School’s new Morgan Hill campus spans 20,000 square feet, featuring state-of-the-art facilities designed to create a vibrant and inclusive environment for TK-8 students.
Project Overview
Voices College-Bound Language Academies is a trailblazing public charter school network dedicated to empowering Latino communities across Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin counties. Through its rigorous dual-language program, Voices prepares students not only for college but also fosters a deep pride in their cultural heritage. After over a decade of operating from temporary locations, Voices Charter School envisioned a permanent campus that would serve as a cornerstone for both learning and community connection.
This vision was realized with the opening of the new Morgan Hill campus at 16505 Monterey Road. Completed after four years of planning, the campus celebrated its inaugural day on October 5, 2024, marking a new chapter for the school. Spanning seven modular buildings and 20,000 square feet, the campus includes classrooms, an administrative office, a fully outfitted kitchen, and multi-fixture restrooms. Designed with sustainability and functionality in mind, it features energy-efficient skylights, high-performance glazing, a durable three-coat stucco exterior, and advanced HVAC systems, all aimed at creating an optimal learning environment for students.
The project faced several hurdles, including the challenge of a compact site with environmental limitations and underground utilities. Initially designed as a two-story structure by a previous modular provider, the project had to be reimagined by Enviroplex in partnership with Pacific Charter School Development, resulting in a single-story layout that met all the school’s needs. Despite these constraints and a fast-paced 10.5-month timeline, the project was delivered on time, enabling all students and staff to gather under one roof for the first time.
As one school leader expressed, “This new school gives students a space that reflects the pride and ambition they bring to their education every day.” (Source: Voices College-Bound Language Academies)
Client
Voices Charter School
Location
Morgan Hill, California
Project Scope and Size
Seven buildings totaling 20,000 square feet, including an administration office, kitchen, general classrooms, and multi-fixture restrooms.
Key Building Features
- Interior HVAC for climate control
- Three-coat stucco exterior for durability and aesthetics
- Skylights for natural lighting
- Enhanced glazing for improved insulation and energy efficiency
From Our Clients
“It is so great to see all of our children back at school. I really did miss them over the summer! And it is an extra special treat that our children are now in classrooms that are much more conducive for learning. The favorite comment from the children is, ‘the bathrooms are so clean and there’s green handles for the flushers.’ You have to love children’s expressions; I smile all day long.”
“The Evergreen School District has used Enviroplex buildings for over ten years. We have purchased over 150 classrooms, bathrooms, and library buildings in various configurations. The newer configurations with pitched metal roofs, stucco-like finish, thicker installation, and internal HVAC units have been well received by our teachers and community. We also appreciate Enviroplex’s commitment to deliver the buildings on time for our accelerated eight-week summer construction schedule. During the last two years we have purchased 39 units, and they were all received during the one week window we gave Enviroplex.”
“Our students and teachers are truly enjoying and appreciating your classrooms. Enviroplex delivered this project as promised, on time, per specification and with minimal change orders. I realize how difficult this can be on a multi-million dollar project. We are entirely satisfied with the feel and sound quality of your concrete paneled floor system. I have heard zero complaints from our “1st Floor Teachers”. Thank you again for a very favorable construction experience.”
“We are thrilled with the result of our beautiful renovation. We now have 5 new classrooms to replace our ‘1962’ portables and trailer. It has been exhilarating to watch the weekly progress this summer. Our landscaping, classroom and parking lot makeover has greatly improved our community school.”