Clancy & Theys was selected to construct and renovate St. Cloud Middle School after successfully completing the Michigan Avenue Elementary School Project. The new state-of-the-art facility was built on a 17-acre site in two comprehensive phases that features 130,000 square feet of academic space and 1480 innovative student stations.
Construction included building the school’s new 17,000 square foot shared cafeteria and commercial kitchen. The new 98,000 square foot classroom and the academic building include a new single-story administration building that features a bullet-resistant glass curtain wall designed to provide a sense of openness while maintaining security. The facility consists of a new media center and a two-story classroom building designed for mixed grade-level instruction with flexible classrooms featuring moveable furniture and innovative technology. The teachers can access centrally located private conference space and work areas to promote workspace. Additional features include a new music suite, art classroom, and a multi-purpose room built for educational use or faculty training.
During construction, Building 5 underwent a complete renovation of its classroom spaces. This renovation included significant upgrades to the existing 14 classrooms, including installing a new fire sprinkler system, updating the communication system and classroom technology. The gymnasium underwent a complete renovation to include a new locker room. Phase ll of construction included significant site improvements to have renovated playfields, new bus and parent loop, new parking, and upgrades to the storm system fire and main water loop.
