Voices College-Bound Language Academies recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of its new Morgan Hill campus, located at the intersection of Monterey Road and Cosmo Avenue.
The new Voices Morgan Hill building will be the charter school network’s first private campus. The Sept. 30 groundbreaking was a “landmark moment” for the organization, helping to secure its legacy for years to come, says a press release from Voices.
“Voices is more than a collection of schools—we are a familia united in our shared commitments to excellence, equity and fostering a love for learning,” Aldo Ramírez, CEO of Voices College-Bound Language Academies, said at the groundbreaking. “The new Morgan Hill building is possible because of the powerful strength of our community, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together now and for future generations.”
Voices is a network of public charter schools that serve primarily Latino communities in Santa Clara, Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties. Founded more than a decade ago by educator Frances Teso, Voices is “on a mission to prepare all students for higher education by delivering an academically rigorous dual-language program that prepares students for college while fostering pride in their cultural heritage,” says the press release.
Voices Morgan Hill will serve students in grades TK-8, with 18 new classrooms, an outdoor covered lunch area, a quiet garden and two playgrounds.
Construction at the two-acre site started last month, after three years of planning, advocacy and community partnerships. “As their first private campus, Morgan Hill marks the dawn of a new chapter of creativity and innovation in public education,” the press release adds. “With their own building, students will have the experience of learning in a school built for their community, by their community, further fostering pride in their cultural identity and personal growth.”
The Sept. 30 groundbreaking was attended by Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner and other city officials.
