Lansing Broke Ground on Sheridan Road School
The STEM magnet school project is moving forward as part of a district-wide initiative funded by a 2022 tax proposal.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Lansing School District recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sheridan Road School. This STEM-focused institution will serve students in grades 5-8 once completed.
Why it matters
The new facility is a central component of a large-scale construction program enabled by a $129.7 million tax proposal passed by voters in 2022. This initiative aims to modernize district infrastructure following similar recent projects at other local school sites.
The school project requires $129.7 million from a 2022 voter-approved tax proposal and an additional $5 million from the district sinking fund. The new campus will support students in grades 5-8.
The players
Lansing School District
This is the local public education authority responsible for managing district facilities and student relocation.
Sheridan Road School
This facility is a STEM magnet school serving grades 5-8 that is currently under development.
Riddle Elementary School
This institution serves as the temporary host for students displaced during the district-wide construction phase.
The details
Students currently affected by the construction process have been relocated to Riddle Elementary School for the duration of the building phase. The school is designed as a STEM magnet facility and remains on schedule for a planned completion in 2028.
Timeline
Voters passed the district tax proposal in 2022.
The Board of Education met regarding sinking fund usage on September 3, 2026.
The groundbreaking ceremony for Sheridan Road School occurred on October 14, 2026.
Construction for both Lewton and Sheridan Road schools is expected to finish in 2028.
Culture Shift
This development follows the recent construction of the Mt. Hope and Willow Elementary schools as the district updates its aging facilities. The shift represents a broader investment in specialized STEM education spaces designed to meet modern student needs.
Families with children in grades 5-8 should anticipate student attendance at Riddle Elementary School until the new facility is ready. Residents can expect construction activity to continue at the site through 2028.
The takeaway
The district is balancing its 2022 bond funds with additional sinking fund allocations to ensure the project meets its 2028 opening date. Parents should confirm temporary school assignments with district officials as construction timelines progress.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic initiatives in the Secondary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lansing State Journal.
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