The district is coordinating with RSC Architects, Legacy Construction Management, Inc., and Dobco Group to ensure that the project is done carefully, professionally and in accordance with all guidelines, as well as with concern for all who live and work in the area. We are pleased to report that the first phase of construction is right on schedule. 

Here are the updates as of 4/30/26:

• Work will take place on the site between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 

• It would be impossible to eliminate all disruptions caused by a project of this scope, but the district is committed to minimizing them, as much as possible 

• Groundbreaking took place on Saturday, May 31 (photos available here) 

• Topping Off took place on Friday, Jan. 16 (photos available here) 

• Construction of Liberty Middle School is about 50% complete (as of 5/13/26)

• Structural steel framing is complete, including columns, beams, and metal decking.  

• Plumbing and electrical piping are being installed. 

• Slab-on-grade construction is complete, with ongoing site grading.  

• Preparations are underway for the walkway alongside the retaining wall at the rear of the site.  

• Interior masonry block placement is underway.  

• Crane-assisted steel placement and framing alignment are complete.  

• The footings and foundation concrete have been poured; waterproofing has been applied.    

• Concrete block is being installed at the base of the building. 

• Concrete steps have been poured at the rear of the building. 

• Storm drainage and manhole installation are complete.    

• Underground piping installation is complete.    

• Underground electrical conduits have been installed.    

• Brick placement has begun at the rear of the building. 

• Concrete treads and landings in Stair C (in the rear, right side of the building) have been poured. 

• Interior classrooms, media center, cafeteria, and gymnasium are taking shape. 

• Plumbing in the locker room is underway. 

• Construction of the rooftop play area is underway. 

The following items are scheduled to be installed over the next phase of construction: 

• Vapor barrier 

• Exterior concrete blocks, grout, and brick veneer 

• Electrical wires, boxes, conduits and panel 

• Plumbing lines and drain pipes