Vogel Bros. is serving as General Contractor for the first phase of Madison Metropolitan School District’s $507 million, multi-year facilities referendum program. Phase 1 includes the construction of two new, multi-school campuses that modernize learning environments while strengthening community connection, sustainability, and long-term flexibility.
Sherman Middle School / Shabazz City High School
This two-story facility brings Sherman Middle School (east wing) and Shabazz City High School (west wing) together under one roof, while maintaining distinct identities and separate entrances scaled appropriately for each age group. Shared spaces—including gymnasiums, library/media center, and performing arts access—are centrally located to support both collaboration and operational efficiency.
Sherman Middle School: Designed for an operational capacity of 504 students, the school includes 21 core classrooms, extended learning areas, collaboration spaces, dedicated music and art rooms, a skilled trades lab, flex and clean labs, student services suites, and access to outdoor learning environments.
Shabazz City High School: Designed for 160 students, the high school features 10 core classrooms, small group rooms, art space with kiln access, student services, a multipurpose library/media center, commons with student cooking, flex lab, gym and fitness room, and access to performing arts and outdoor learning spaces.
The new building is constructed south of the existing facility, with recreation fields, an outdoor amphitheater, courts, and bioretention basins integrated into the site. Community accessibility is prioritized through secure, layered entrances, elevators at public entries, and a community room designed for shared use, including public events such as voting.
The project supports MMSD’s goal of net-zero gas emissions by 2045, incorporating all-electric systems, ground source heat pumps, high-performance envelope design, rooftop photovoltaic arrays, low-flow fixtures, stormwater management systems, and a target of more than 75% construction waste diversion.
