Vogel Bros. is serving as General Contractor for the first phase of Madison Metropolitan School District’s $507 million, multi-year facilities referendum program.
The new 138,924-square-foot Sennett Middle School for the Madison Metropolitan School District. The two-story facility is designed to create a modern, flexible learning environment for students in grades 6–8, with academic spaces organized into grade-level houses that support collaboration, small-group instruction, and a strong sense of community within the larger school.
Beyond traditional classrooms, the new school incorporates a wide range of educational and student-focused spaces, including flexible learning areas, art and music spaces, skilled trades programming, a library, and administrative and student support areas. The facility also features a 500-seat competition gymnasium and performance space, along with a large cafeteria and full-service cooking kitchen designed to support both daily school operations and larger gatherings.
The project extends beyond the building itself with comprehensive site improvements, including new parking, sidewalks, and an age-appropriate playground while maintaining the site’s existing entrances. Sustainability and long-term building performance are also important components of the project, highlighted by a central heating and cooling plant supported by a geothermal well field.
With a combination of contemporary educational spaces, athletic and performance facilities, and energy-efficient building systems, the new Sennett Middle School will provide MMSD students, staff, and the surrounding community with a versatile learning environment designed to serve the District for generations.
