Lansing Broke Ground on New Sheridan Road School
The STEM magnet school for grades 5-8 is under construction while students temporarily attend Riddle Elementary School.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Lansing School District has officially started construction on the new Sheridan Road School. Students in grades 5-8 are being relocated to Riddle Elementary School while the project is underway.
Why it matters
This construction is part of a larger district-wide initiative aimed at upgrading facilities, supported by a 2022 tax proposal. The investment reflects a commitment to modernizing the learning environment for local middle school students.
The project is funded by a $129.7 million tax proposal passed in 2022, with an additional $5 million required from the sinking fund to ensure completion. The new facility will serve students in grades 5-8.
The players
Lansing School District
The local educational authority overseeing district-wide infrastructure and recent school renovations.
The details
The district is using bond revenue from the 2022 tax measure alongside sinking fund allocations to finance the development of the STEM magnet school. During the construction period, the student body has been shifted to Riddle Elementary School to maintain continuity of instruction. This follows the successful completion of the new Mt. Hope and Willow Elementary school buildings.
Timeline
2022: Local voters passed the initial tax proposal.
September 3, 2026: The Board of Education met to authorize sinking fund use.
October 14, 2026: The official groundbreaking ceremony occurred.
2028: Expected completion date for both Sheridan Road and Lewton schools.
The Home Front
The school project follows the infrastructure modernization trends established by the 2022 Lansing School District tax proposal. This initiative mirrors broader district efforts seen in the recent completion of the Mt. Hope and Willow Elementary school facilities.
Families with students attending Sheridan Road School should ensure they are familiar with the current busing or drop-off procedures at Riddle Elementary School. Keep an eye on district announcements for 2028 project milestones and transition updates.
The takeaway
The district has moved into an active construction phase for the Sheridan Road STEM facility using a mix of bond and sinking fund resources. Parents should confirm the current school year's logistics for the temporary site at Riddle Elementary School.
Further reading
Learn more about local facility updates in Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lansing State Journal.
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