BOND UPDATE
September 14, 2026
Construction Begins on New Middle School Offices 🔨
On August 17, members of the design team, administration, Board of Education, and staff members gathered for a groundbreaking celebration kicking off the construction of our new middle school offices.
Main Office Relocation and Redesign
The new main office layout strengthens security, improves daily workflow, and better serves students and families. The redesign includes:
More efficient staff workflow through a centralized, connected layout.
Integration of “The Den” and student resource areas directly within the office suite for easier access and support.
Improved health room design to provide enhanced privacy, accessibility, and student care.
Consolidation of essential services—placing all administrative and student support functions in one area rather than two.
Dedicated receiving area to streamline deliveries for operations and food service, reducing congestion and improving building safety.
Cafeteria Improvements
The updated cafeteria design focuses on improving student experience, operational efficiency, and community use. Key benefits include:
Expanded seating capacity for approximately 400 students, allowing for more flexible scheduling and improved comfort.
Dedicated serving and preparation spaces, improving meal service flow and overall functionality.
Centralized location adjacent to the main office to enhance safety and supervision during the school day.
Proximity to the front of the building, providing convenient access for after-hours and community events.
KEY
Green Line: current middle school entryway
Red Line: new portion of office (not yet constructed)
Blue Line: current student services office.
Pink Line: future cafeteria renovation.
NOTE: Both the Red and Blue areas will be joined to make the new middle school office.
Great progress continues on our new Maintenance & Transportation Facility! Recent work includes tree planting and landscaping, block filling and priming, ongoing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins, water piping in the corridor, framing for hard-lid ceilings, and completion of all overhead door installations.
👷Looking ahead, crews plan to finish site concrete, continue landscaping and rough-ins, begin pulling low-voltage wiring for security and technology, and install the remaining aluminum entrances.
The project remains scheduled for substantial completion in January 2027.
We’re excited to see this important bond project continue taking shape and appreciate the continued support of our Mattawan community! 💙🏗️
Pictured below: interior progress.
