MMSD breaks ground on new Sennett, Cherokee Heights middle schools

The Madison Metropolitan School District broke ground Wednesday on new buildings for Ray F. Sennett Middle School and Cherokee Heights Middle School, marking the next phase of its voter-approved 2024 facilities referendum. Both projects remain on schedule and on budget, with the new schools expected to open for the 2028-29 school year. The new Sennett building is expected to span approximately 137,000 square feet, while the Cherokee Heights building will cover about 148,000 square feet. Both are designed to provide modern learning environments that support students, educators and their school communities. “Today marks an exciting milestone for the Sennett community,” said Sennett Principal Jeffrey Copeland in a statement. “Our updated school will create more opportunities for students to learn, collaborate and explore their interests in spaces designed to support their growth.” The projects also emphasize energy efficiency and sustainability. Both schools were recently named 2026 Dane