As the first middle school rebuild for the district, this project is setting a precedent for future construction. The original campus was built in the 1950s, but now Moseley Middle School features 128,920 sq ft of new classroom space, with collaborative learning spaces integrated throughout.

The six-building campus features a two-story administration building, two-story gymnasium, three two-story classroom buildings connected via enclosed bridgeways and a single-story cafeteria/music building. Classroom neighborhoods within the school focus on flexibility, collaboration and learner-centric design for each grade level.

With careful planning and intentional scheduling, the campus remained active throughout construction. Navigating the compact site meant coordinating deliveries, concrete placements and site space for trade partner laydown and equipment. Access to the site revolved around the school’s schedule, including events and activities. That also meant postponing demolition of a section of the existing campus until the end of the academic year.

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During Phase 1, the existing fields, weight room and two portable buildings were demolished to make room for new construction. During Phase 2, students moved into the new buildings while the old campus was demolished and replaced with sports fields, parking and landscape improvements.

To maintain the schedule, multiple crews worked simultaneously across the project, including nights, weekends and double shifts. Despite these challenges, the school was completed on time and within budget in July 2023.

Mosley students who wanted to be a part of the rebuild process joined the school’s construction club, which met twice weekly. Students learned design elements such as programing, materials selection and computer-based drawing programs. The project team also introduced them to various trade skills and professions, with students developing and constructing the school’s storage shed. At the request of the district, the contractor also provided an interactive kiosk where students and community members could check in on construction progress.