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Need for space and a more consistent experience across all middle schools
The biggest needs to be addressed in the bond referendum at the middle school level are the need for more space and providing a more consistent experience at all buildings. School-specific projects at the middle school level are listed below; click on the project for information.
New Rosemount Middle School
A committee began meeting in fall 2023 to begin discussions to guide design of the new school, which will replace the existing Rosemount Middle School. District and city of Rosemount staff have been working to identify a parcel of land on which to build the new school. Land for the site was purchased from the University of Minnesota in fall, 2024. Site work began in November, 2024 and completion of the project is expected in 2027. View renderings of the new Rosemount Middle School.
Safety and security improvements
All middle schools will receive some safety improvements based on need, including additional lighting, security cameras, and updated communications systems (radios) and fire alarm systems, where needed. This work will happen at different sites throughout the four-year construction timeline. For schools getting other improvements, the safety and security enhancements will happen at the same time the other project is scheduled.
Dynamic learning spaces
Middle schools will also receive new furniture, based on need, to ensure all middle schools have dynamic learning spaces for students. This project was started in the 2015 bond referendum and funding was included in the 2023 bond referendum to continue updating spaces at schools throughout the district, based on need.
Science Classrooms at Scott Highlands, Dakota Hills, Falcon Ridge and Valley
The Middle School Science Committee began meeting in fall 2023 to define the consistent experience for teaching and learning science in the district’s six middle schools, ranging from capacity needs at Scott Highlands to classroom sinks and electrical needs to support delivery of the science curriculum at all six middle schools. The science work will be done when other work is scheduled at each school. Completion dates for these projects range from summer 2026 to fall 2027.
Performing Arts Space at Scott Highlands
A committee has been meeting to determine district-wide priorities for improvements to performing arts spaces. The performance space improvements committee has been meeting for several months and continues to work on determining district-wide priorities. Current recommendations for the middle school level are to address the lack of a designated performance space at SHMS. It is recommended that a solution similar to the work previously accomplished at VMS be implemented, creating a permanent stage and supporting features to improve the performer and audience experience.
Parking Lot and Restrooms at Falcon Ridge
The main parking lot will be modified to improve safety by creating separation between a lengthened parent/guardian drop-off line and the school bus loop. Some restrooms will be renovated to provide greater privacy.
