Louisville Middle School

September 2025

Construction is substantially complete and the project team is working with the contractor to finish final task list items and close out the project. Students and staff are enjoying the updated spaces and improvements! This and other construction work around BVSD could not be possible without the generous support from our voters and the entire BVSD community. We are extremely grateful for this support and are thrilled for the Louisville Middle School community and its students!

August 2025

Welcome to the August Construction Update for Louisville Middle School!  We are extremely excited to report that the summer 2025 Bond construction project is now substantially complete. While there are a few final items being addressed during the month of August, the bulk of the work is now completed, and the school is up and running as usual. As a reminder, here are some of the major items that were completed over the summer here at Louisville MS: 

• Repaired/replaced areas of the roof and roof components
• HVAC and electrical systems upgrades
• Updated fire protection system
• Renovations to create learning environments to support career & technical education, including:
  • Improvements to the Family and Consumer Sciences classroom, including new work surfaces and storage, updated appliances and other renovations to better suit student and teacher needs
  • Improvements to the Tech Lab, including updated countertops and storage areas, updated tables and seating, improved ventilation around the laser engraver, and some updated equipment

Overall, the entire school looks amazing, and we are thrilled about the work that has been completed. As always, this and other facility improvements around BVSD could not be possible without the support and generosity of the entire BVSD community, and we sincerely thank you for your support. Have a great start to the 2025-26 school year!

Read more about the August project update here

July 2025

Welcome to the July Construction Update for Louisville Middle School!  We have passed the halfway point for the construction project here at Louisville Middle. Plenty of work has been completed with more to come. Construction crews are well on their way to being ready for students to return in August. Work to be completed this month is outlined below:

• Complete new office space in Rm 195, including hanging door and new hardware
• Complete hanging of electric cord reels in science room
• Complete final tasks in new CTE space including final paint, flooring, mill work and mechanical, electrical and plumbing trim out
• Complete corridor lighting replacement
• Complete installation of new fire alarm devices throughout the school
• Complete installation of new boiler including guard rails and safety obstructions
• Complete replacement of roof at all areas of the school

We are very excited about the work that has been done so far at Louisville Middle, and we believe you will be too!  As always, we thank you for your support in making this project possible . . . Go Pirates! 

Read more about the July project update here

June 2025

Welcome to the June Construction Update for Louisville Middle School!  With school officially over for the year and students and staff off for a well-earned summer break, construction at LMS is well underway. To allow the contractor to make the most of the summer “down time” the school building, along with select spots around the campus, are off limits to anyone besides construction personnel. This will be the case for the duration of the summer. Below is an overview of the construction activities that will be taking place throughout the LMS campus during the month of June:

• Demo and abatement in boiler room area
• Begin and complete renovation of new “quiet” room for mother’s (room 195A)
• Rough-in and complete installation of ceiling cord reels in science rooms
• Begin & complete remodel of existing tech area into new CTE space. This includes installing new plumbing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, new roof ladder, condensing units, lighting, drywall and flooring
• Begin installation of of millwork/countertops at CTE space
• Install destratification fan in gym
• Install new LED lighting in corridors
• Install new fire alarms and begin testing (end of month)
• Ongoing roof replacement and repair (duration of the summer)

Read more about the June project update here

May 2025

Our work on the roof over spring break went smoothly and helped us get a head start on the summer schedule. Once school is out the fourth week of May, construction crews will return, and construction will expand to the entire site. Work will wrap up prior to students returning in August. Highlights of the project include:

• Repair/replace areas of roof and roof components
• HVAC and electrical systems upgrades
• Update fire protection system
• Renovations to create learning environments to support career & technical education
  • Improvements to the Family and Consumer Sciences classroom, including new work surfaces and storage, updated appliances and other renovations to better suit student and teacher needs
  • Improvements to the Tech Lab, including updated countertops and storage areas, updated tables and seating, improved ventilation around the laser engraver, and some updated equipment

Read more about the May project update here

April 2025

The roof work over spring break went smoothly. Construction will resume when students leave for the summer in May. 

March 2025

We hope this message finds you and your student(s) well. In our continued efforts to keep you informed, the BVSD Bond Department is excited for the upcoming kick-off of a $2.9M renovation project for our school. These improvements are the result of the support from the entire BVSD community through passage of the 2022 BVSD Bond Referendum.  

Highlights of the project include:

• Repair/replace areas of roof and roof components
• HVAC and electrical systems upgrades
• Update fire protection system
• Renovations to create learning environments to support career & technical education
  • Improvements to the Family and Consumer Sciences classroom, including new work surfaces and storage, updated appliances and other renovations better suit student and teacher needs
  • Improvements to the Tech Lab, including updated surfacing and storage areas, updated tables and seating, improved ventilation around the laser engraver, and some updated equipment

Read more about the project update here

February 2025

Louisville Middle School project postcards were sent to neighbors this month.

January 2025

The Board approved the GMP Contract in December. Construction is scheduled to commence on May 27, 2025 with a substantial completion date of August 1, 2025.

November 2024

• Construction documents were issued in October.
• The contractor's guaranteed maximum price (GMP) will go to the Board in December.
• Construction is planned for summer 2025.

September 2024

• The project team has been meeting with school staff to understand the school's needs and develop the design.
• The design is proceeding on schedule and bidding will occur in November/December. 
• Construction for Phase 2 projects will begin in the spring/summer of 2025.

July 2024

• Schematic Design (SD) documents were issued on May 6th and it was found that we are approximately $1M over budget.  These items were identified as critical needs items.  Initial review indicates that these costs are associated with inflation and code related items.  We do anticipate needing additional funds beyond what is currently allocated within the additional inflation funds. 
• Design Documents (DD) are scheduled to be issued July 12th with final Construction Documents (CD) scheduled to deliver to BVSD on September 13th. 
• Meetings with staff to review design will be scheduled upon staff’s return. 

May 2024

Schematic design will be completed this month and shared with the DAT. The design team will continue to develop project plans through the summer with construction bidding planned for late fall. Project announcements will be sent to neighbors this month.

April 2024

The project team of MOA Architecture and Howell Construction have been selected for the project. The project team will begin meeting with the Design Advisory Team this month.

February 2024

The Bond project management team is working with our Procurement staff to contract with architects for Phase 2 projects. Design work is anticipated to begin in March 2024.

November 2023

The Bond project management team is working with our Procurement staff to contract with architects for Phase 2 projects.  Design work is anticipated to begin in January 2024.

September 2023

The Bond project management team will be working with our Procurement staff this month and next to contract with architects for Phase 2 projects.  

January 2023

This is a Phase 2 project.