MILLIS
Middle/ High School Construction Project
Small School | Big Family
Project Update
On August 25, 2025, the School Building Committee (SBC) presented the Schematic Design to the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee. Both the Select Board and the School Committee formally endorsed the scope and budget of the Schematic Design. Following their endorsements, the SBC authorized the submission of the Schematic Design Report to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).
The current design is a refinement of Option AR4a. This option was selected because it is the only renovation plan that fully satisfies the academic requirements outlined in the Educational Plan, eliminates the need for temporary modular classrooms, and qualifies for the highest estimated reimbursement rate from the MSBA.
On August 28, 2025, the SBC submitted the Schematic Design Report (SDR) for Option AR4a to the MSBA. The report is available for viewing and download by clicking here or on the report cover below.
Schematic Design Report
Schematic Design Plans
Site Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Recommended Preferred Option Addition & Renovation AR4a
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Site Plan
Project Updates
Upcoming Meetings
Community Forum 07.11.25
The School Building Committee (SBC) has spent the last few months reviewing seven potential building project options, including three pure renovation projects, three addition/renovation projects, and one new building project. The SBC, School Committee, and Select Board have come to the conclusion that one of the addition/renovation options, Option AR4a, is the best option for the town of Millis. AR4a is the only renovation option that fully meets the academic needs outlined in the educational plan, the only option that does not require temporary modulars, the option with the highest estimated reimbursement rate from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and in the opinion of these committees, the most fiscally responsible solution.
On January 22, 2025, the SBC presented its findings to the Select Board and School Committee, and voted to recommend the preferred option, AR4a. On February 5, 2025, the School Committee and Select Board voted to endorse the preferred option, and on February 27, 2025, the SBC submitted the preferred option to the MSBA via the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR), which can be viewed and downloaded through the link below.
June 11th Forum Presentation Link: June 11, 2025 Forum Presentation
All other School Building Committee meeting recordings can be found here, at the School Building Committee YouTube playlist by Millis Community Media: School Building Committee - YouTube
Older News
October 2024:
The School Building Committee (SBC) continues to evaluate cost effective alternatives to the school building needs in terms of physical condition of the building, space and program needs. The SBC will host a series of community forms in the fall of 2024 to update the public on their progress and solicit feedback.
Spring 2024:
In April of 2024 the SBC submitted the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) report to the MSBA. This PDP focused on the existing conditions of the building and the educational program of the school. Also included in the submission was an extensive list of the initial test fit project options studied.
Hiring the Project Team
In December 2023, the School Building Committee representatives in collaboration with the Massachusetts School Building Authority selected Tappé Architects as the designer for the Middle/High School project. Tappé Architects were the designers for the new Clyde Brown Elementary School.
In August 2023 the School Building Committee selected The Vertex Companies, LLC as their Owner Project Manager for the Middle/High School project. This is the 3rd project that the Town has hired the Vertex team to guide. The Vertex team members previously managed the new Clyde Brown Elementary School project, new Police Station and renovation of the fire station.
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