Waukesha Middle School Improvements

A guitar-shaped cafeteria at Les Paul Middle School is one of many middle school improvements we did with the School District of Waukesha.

Need: More security at all three schools and accommodate for expanding curriculum

Solution: Add security features throughout the schools and renovate common areas

Result: A secure environment with updated learning spaces that support the exploration of the district’s curriculum

An exterior view of Butler Middle School in the School District of Waukesha

Fact Sheet

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Location

Waukesha, WI

Size

67,200 sq ft (renovation); 25,900 sq ft (addition)

Construction Cost

$41,000,000

Client Type

Comprehensive Updates

The district’s three middle schools received safety and security improvements including additional security cameras, installation of lockable interior doors, and secure main entrances through additions and renovations to administrative offices. Other renovation highlights include improved locker rooms, classrooms, libraries, and cafeterias at Horning and Butler, and a full demolish and rebuild of Les Paul’s cafeteria.

A curved glass wall shows the school name and mascot in a renovated commons area at Butler Middle School in Waukesha
School colors and a wall mural at Waukesha's Butler Middle School remind reception visitors that "Best" means "building everyone's success together"

A larger plan

The improvements at all three middle schools were a part of a larger district-wide improvement plan to address safety and security, capital maintenance, learning environment enhancements, and ADA compliance throughout the School District of Waukesha. Other projects in the district include the Waukesha North Kitchen Renovation and Waukesha South High School Addition + Renovation.

School colors and a wall mural at Waukesha's Butler Middle School remind reception visitors that "Best" means "building everyone's success together"
Two classrooms are connected with sliding glass doors to allow for flexible learning spaces at Horning Middle School in Waukesha
An exterior view of Horning Middle School in the Waukesha School District
A large mural in a corridor reading "We Are #1Horning" shows school pride at Waukesha's Horning Middle School
Students work at tables and seating areas in a media center featuring school colors and natural lighting at Les Paul Middle School
Exterior view of a curved cafeteria addition that mimics the shape of a guitar at Les Paul Middle School

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