Timeline

The announcement

Superintendent Dr. Keith Miles and district administrators presented options to the school board to accelerate the delivery of new, modern learning facilities to students across the southwest portion of the school district by consolidating two elementary schools, building a new Wheatland Middle School and realigning ER Martin from a K-8 school to an elementary school.

Pumpkins & Possibilities

Blending seasonal family activities with opportunities for parents, caregivers, and neighbors to speak openly with district leadership about school consolidation plans. While children enjoy fall-themed activities, adults will have time to ask questions, share concerns, and help us shape the path forward for their neighborhood schools.

All events run 6:30 to 8 p.m. While the meetings are held in locations convenient to specific schools, anyone interested may attend

• Thursday, Oct. 9 @ Lafayette ES (for Price families)
• Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ Hamilton ES
• Thursday, Oct. 16 @ Wheatland MS
• Monday, Nov. 3 @ Lafayette ES (for Price families)
• Monday, Nov. 10 @ Hamilton ES
• Wednesday, Nov. 12 @ E.R. Martin

Wheatland MS Design/Land Development

During this phase, architects and engineers work together to bring the vision of a new Wheatland MS to life. Site studies, land preparation, and infrastructure planning ensure the project is designed to meet both educational needs and create a vibrant learning campus with Smith-Wade-El Elementary. This step lays the groundwork for construction, balancing innovation, safety, and sustainability.

Consolidated ES Design/Land Development

During this phase, architects and engineers work together to bring the new school’s vision to life. Site studies, land preparation, and infrastructure planning ensure the project is designed to meet both educational needs and community standards. For example, site engineers will develop a plan to ease traffic pressures on Wabank Road when the new school opens.

Consolidated ES Construction

With plans in place, the project moves from design to reality. Crews break ground, build foundations, and raise the walls that will become vibrant learning spaces. This phase is where progress is most visible—each milestone bringing the new school closer to welcoming students and staff. During this phase, Hamilton students will remain in their current school, while Price students continue to attend school in the former Buchanan building on West End Avenue.

Wheatland MS Construction

With plans in place, the project moves from design to reality. Crews break ground, build foundations, and raise the walls that will become vibrant learning spaces. This phase is where progress is most visible—each milestone bringing the new school closer to welcoming students and staff.

ER Martin Reconfigured to PreK-5

With the new Wheatland complete, E.R. Martin will transition from a PreK–8 school to a PreK–5 elementary, creating learning environments tailored to younger students. Grades 6–8 will move into the brand-new middle school, designed specifically to meet the needs of adolescents. This reconfiguration ensures each age group has the right space to grow, learn, and thrive.