On March 4 th , 2025, students, school leaders, and project partners gathered in Melrose to celebrate a major milestone for the future of local education — the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Melrose Elementary School. This event marked the official start of construction and renovations that will transform the campus and create an improved learning environment for generations of students to come. Representatives from Parrish McCall Constructors, Kasper Architects + Associ

Overview of the Project Melrose Elementary School is designed to provide a modern learning environment that fosters creativity and collaboration among students. The project includes the demolition of eleven buildings, the renovation of three existing buildings, and construction of four new buildings including a classroom, administration and media center, and a cafeteria. Sitework will include a new playground, new retention ponds, new parent loop and student drop-off, parking