Medford High School
Building Project
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Medford High School Building Project!
This website is your resource for information about the project, the partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the schedule, process and upcoming steps.
The project was advanced to the Schematic Design Phase in August, 2026. During this phase, Medford, its project team, and the MSBA will partner to establish the scope, budget, and schedule for the project. A design for the project was chosen in June 2026 by the School Building Committee. From June to October, the SBC will continue to review space efficencies and other spaces in the project’s design to determine a final project scope.
Medford High School is the largest public high school serving 9th grade – 12th grade enrollment in the City of Medford. As a result of the collaborative analysis with the Massachusetts School Building Authority of enrollment projections and space capacity needs, the design alternatives will be evaluated as part of the feasibility study based on an enrollment of 1,395 students.
Recent News
October 6, 2026: SBC Meeting to Finalize Project Scope & Space Summary
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the MHS Library & on Zoom. Visit Here for the preliminary agenda.
September 22, 2026: SBC Approves Space Efficiencies, Reduces Project Cost by $16.9 Million
During a full committee meeting, the SBC passed recommendations to modify space related to academic classrooms and support hubs, special education and CTE spaces.
September 10, 2026: SBC Approves Space Efficiencies, Reduces Project Cost by $2.9 Million
During a full committee meeting, the SBC passed recommendations to modify space related to the MEEP and Curtis-Tufts Therapeutic Day programs.
Milestone Activities
Module 1: Eligibility Period
Module 2: Forming the Team
MAR 2025 – MAY 2025
OPM Selection
JUL 2025 – NOV 2025
Designer Selection
Module 3: Feasibility Study
OCT 2025 – FEB 2026 – Completed
FEB 2026 – Aug 2026 – Completed
Module 4: Schematic Design
AUG 2026 – APR 2027
Schematic Design Development
MSBA Board of Directors Approval
Execute Project Scope and Budget Agreement
Module 5: Funding the Project
MAR – JUNE 2027 (Estimated)
City of Medford Vote for Approval of Project
Execute Project Funding Agreement with the MSBA
Module 6: Detailed Design
MAR – DEC 2027 (Estimated)
Design Development Drawings and Submission
60% Construction Document Drawings and Submission
90% Construction Document Drawings and Submission
100% Construction Document Drawings and Submission
Module 7: Construction
JUN 2028 – JUN 2030 (Estimated)
Construction
Module 8: Completing the Project
JUN 2030 – DEC 2031 (Estimated)
Closeout of the Project with the MSBA
Medford High School Building Committee Meeting
October 6 at 6 p.m. at Medford High School Library
Medford High School Building Committee Meeting
November 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Medford High School Library
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Site, Safety & Security Advisory Team Meeting
October 1 on Zoom
Sustainability & MEP Systems Advisory Team Meeting
October 1 on Zoom
Medford High School Building Committee Meeting
September 22 at Medford High School Library
All other previous meetings are listed in the Meetings/Events tab. Each calendar event contains links to the agenda and presentation shown during the meeting.
SHORTCUTS
MSBA WEBSITE
Click here for more information about funding and the MSBA process
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Click here for a guide to clarify common terms used in the building process for public projects.
FAQ'S
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions on the project.