BLDD is making steady progress through the design development phase of the new PK-5 elementary school project, with completion of design development expected in the coming weeks.
The Rockridge Elementary project represents more than just a new building – it's a complete reimagining of primary education for the community. By thoughtfully consolidating three elementary schools into one state-of-the-art facility, we're creating opportunities that wouldn't be possible in smaller, separate buildings.
Our team is currently:
- Finalizing space allocation and sizing across the facility
- Conducting detailed coordination meetings with school staff to ensure all educational requirements are met
- Fine-tuning layouts to optimize functionality and flow
This $33 million project, which received strong community support with a 70% approval rate, continues to move forward on schedule. The new facility will be located on the Junior/Senior High School campus, creating a more unified educational environment for the district. Move-in is planned for Fall 2027.
- New Construction
- Learning Commons for Each Pod
- PK-5 School
- STEM, Art and Music Labs
- Separate Bus Lane and Car Lanes for Pickup / Drop off
- Dedicated Support Spaces for Intervention, SPED, and SEL
- Sensory-focused Furniture and Spaces
- Wayfinding Graphics and Colors
This transition opens doors to enhanced programming, including dedicated art spaces and cutting-edge STEM labs that will give students hands-on learning experiences from their earliest years. Our team is working closely with educators to ensure every design decision supports their vision for a unified curriculum and collaborative teaching environment.
The new school isn't just combining buildings– it's bringing together traditions, teaching styles, and communities to create something greater than the sum of its parts. For Rockridge's youngest learners, this means a future filled with new possibilities.
Understanding that early childhood students demand a different type of learning environment than their elementary school peers, the City of St. Charles School District established criteria for their new facility that was based on sensory learning, movement, imagination, and nature.
Facing the challenges of growing Pre-K programs and efforts to reorganize elementary schools, Richland County CUSD #1 found the construction of an early learning center was the answer they were searching for.
In January 2019, Mehlville School District embarked on an ambitious journey to reimagine its facilities for the next generation of learners. What began as a grassroots effort to assess facility needs has transformed into a $35 million comprehensive campus improvement initiative that touches every school in the district—all without increasing the tax burden on local residents.