Iredell-Statesville Schools Breaks Ground on Parkertown Elementary School
By Karissa Miller, Iredell Free News
School board members, local leaders and community members gathered on Tuesday, May 5, to break ground on the new Parkertown Elementary School.
According to school officials, the project has been years in the making and is a critical step in keeping pace with the continued growth in southern Iredell County.
Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James thanked attendees for being part of the ceremony. He expressed appreciation for the strong collaboration between ADW Architects and JM Cope Construction in bringing the project to life.
“It took vision from I-SS, the county commissioners and other entities in this county to make this happen. We worked together,” James said. “It’s an exciting time for the county for us to be growing and building new schools.”
“This school is an investment in our future. This is where lives will hopefully change,” added I-SS Board of Education Aciting Chairman Doug Knight.
Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe recognized the facilities task force, Our Schools First and previous commissioners for their support in the project.
“We’re a growing county — about 250,000 people and increasing every day — and planning ahead is how we stay competitive,” Houpe said.
The new elementary school, which will be located at 218 Parkertown Road in Mooresville, will have a capacity of 720 students. It is expected to be open in the fall of 2027. The school will feature a gymnasium, media center and modern classrooms.
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