Nash County breaks ground on new Southern Nash Middle School

At a March ceremony, Nash County officials broke ground on a new Southern Nash Middle School that county speakers said will be a 120,000‑square‑foot building designed to serve roughly 1,100 students.

The presenter announced that “this project was made possible through a $40 million needs‑based public school grant funded by the North Carolina Education Lottery along with $4 million match from Nash County,” and described the school as a long‑term investment in public education in the southern part of the county.

County officials said the design emphasizes instructional space and student engagement. The presenter recognized students attending the ceremony and noted the district and local leadership — including the Nash County Board of Education and Superintendent Ellis — as partners in the project.

Construction was described at the ceremony as the “official beginning” of a project that county officials said reflects years of planning and coordination. County materials presented at the event did not include a target opening date.

The new middle school was also mentioned later in the program as part of the county’s 2025 overview, where officials said land acquisition and designs for the school had been finalized. Funding details provided at the ceremony identified the North Carolina Education Lottery grant and the $4 million county match; no additional financing sources or construction timeline were specified at the event.

County communications directed viewers with questions to info@nashcountync.gov for more information.