From the 2024 Architectural Portfolio: Odessa Shannon Middle School

Montgomery County Public Schools has replaced Odessa Shannon Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland, with a facility for 1,008 students in grades six through eight. Many aspects of the design were influenced by the 40-foot sloping terrain. The design uses the sloping terrain to provide at-grade access to multiple levels of the building. One of the main features of thh campus is the social stair. It connects students and staff to the three floors, provides a space for students to socialize in between classes or at lunch, and offers a space for class presentations. 

Read more about Odessa Shannon Middle School and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.