Capital Projects
Below is a summary of MPS capital improvement projects. Projects range from major capital improvements such as new builds to major renovations, minor renovations and remodels. These projects usually also include smaller projects such as security updates, landscaping, systems updates, equipment and furniture.
Please note: These pages are updated continually and the absence of a site name does not necessarily mean capital improvements are not planned for other buildings.
Current Projects
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►The project includes replacement of skylights damaged by hail in 2023. The skylights will be replaced with other transparent solutions to allow natural light into the school. The project will also include replacement of electrical components for building reliability.
►Bryn Mawr HVAC Renovation 2026
►Turf Field & Running Track Replacement
►A list of schools scheduled to undergo playground upgrades.
►A list of schools scheduled to undergo projects including parking lots, loading docks, sidewalks, retaining walls, erosion control, site lighting.
►Renovation of the Dowling Elementary School gymnasium
►A new CTE center will be constructed on the south side of Edison High School in the former shops’ areas. The project includes a new agriculture area and new classrooms and office areas to support CTE at Edison. Additional improvements are being made to support the DCD program including updated classrooms and bathroom facilities.
►Multi site fire sprinkler system replacements project for Hale, Northrop and Windom Elementary School.
►Auditorium Sound & Light System Upgrades
►Construction of a new purpose-built school building for Anishinabe Academy at the site of Cooper Elementary in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis.
►School Renovations
►Replace and Upgrade ventilation equipment
►A new safe and welcoming entrance project to bring the school to current best practice for safety and visitor management. The entrance will include safety features, upgraded intercom and visitor check in station.
►Window replacement and masonry repairs to upgrade the building envelope.
Upgrades to the Building Automation Systems (BAS) at multiple school sites. These sites include Webster, Edison HS, South HS, Washburn HS, Lake Harriet Lower, Sanford and Wilder Complex.
►Flooring upgrades
►Multi-Site Low Voltage Improvements
►A list of schools scheduled to undergo boilers.
►Continued improvements to North High School including classroom renovations.
►Rain Gardens
►Renovations to the construction lab, small engines and auto shops’ areas. A temporary entrance and office area will be developed. The CTE center is a multi-year renovation project to transform the east portion of Roosevelt into a CTE hub.
►Upgrading the PA and clocks system at Roosevelt High School
►A new safe and welcoming entrance that includes new administrative offices and upgraded entrance features for safety and visitor controls.
►Southwest High School HVAC & LED Upgrades, Phase 1 - 5
►A list of schools scheduled to undergo locker room upgrades.
Small addition and enhancement of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Complex to accommodate new safe & welcoming entrance on SW corner of building at Door #1. This project also includes the filling of the exterior sunken courtyard to help make a safer and accessible entrance for all students and visitors to any of the 9 programs at the Wilder Complex.
Project consists of replacing the existing dry-pipe fire sprinkler system in the attic and occupied areas on the second floor with a new dry-pipe and wet-pipe system respectively.