The Student Commons, a state-of-the art, 30,000-square-foot, two-story building, will serve all Tartans – their wellness, learning and growth. A from-scratch kitchen will be at the center of the Commons serving the entire campus, with on-site chefs preparing fresh, nutritious meals throughout the day. The building will feature a great hall for dining and other gatherings. The Commons will also include a modern, equipped strength and performance fitness center, twice the size of the school’s current facilities, to support the expanding personal fitness and wellness program and all Tartan athletes. Centered between the Middle School and Upper School campuses, the Commons will open to the central Highlands Quad and Chalmers Field.

To date, there has been a quiet fundraising effort to support the launch of the project, and with support from the Board of Trustees as well as several lead donors from the community, St. Margaret’s is able to move to a school-wide fundraising effort to complete this project. This year’s Fund A Need at Forever Plaid: Ruby Anniversary raised funds to design, program and equip the Student Commons’ fitness center, with more than $400,000 donated by generous supporters that night.