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Molalla River School District presents schematic concepts for new middle school; community events planned
Summary
Designers showed schematic concepts for a new Molalla River middle school — including two-story academic neighborhoods, a large multipurpose gym, a ~200-seat theater and secure public access — and scheduled community outreach (Nov. 7) as the team moves toward design development and cost estimates.
The Molalla River School District on Oct. 24 reviewed schematic design concepts for a replacement middle school, emphasizing safety, teaching and learning, and community access while organizers said major decisions remain in the schematic and design-development phases. Board members and designers outlined a two-floor academic stack, grade-specific "neighborhoods," a combined gym designed for competition and community events and a theater space intended for school and public use.
The district said the schematic work is informed by the bond language and pre-bond listening sessions, and the project team will use facility specifications and educational program documents to size classrooms, labs and commons areas. The…
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