Troy Opens New Smith Middle School Building
The state-of-the-art facility provides capacity for 900 students following a $70 million construction project.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Troy School District officially opened the new Smith Middle School at 5850 Livernois Road. The 120,000-square-foot facility features six distinct learning communities.
Why it matters
The project is a major component of the district's expansion strategy funded by a 2022 voter-approved bond. It allows the district to modernize infrastructure and accommodate changing student enrollment needs across the city.
The new school spans 120,000 square feet and holds a capacity of 900 students. Construction costs reached $70 million, supported by the district's $555 million 2022 bond.
The players
Troy School District
This is the primary public education authority responsible for managing schools and bond-funded capital improvement projects in Troy.
The details
Designed through extensive consultation with students, staff, and parents, the school serves as a modern replacement for the district's aging infrastructure. The old building currently houses Boulan Park Middle School students for the 2026-27 academic year.
Timeline
2022: Passage of the Troy School District bond.
May 2024: Groundbreaking ceremony for the new school.
October 12, 2026: Opening of the new Smith Middle School.
2026-27 school year: Boulan Park students use the old school building.
2027-28 school year: Larson Middle School students to use the old building.
Market Landscape
The school opening marks a significant milestone in the district's capital improvement cycle. This project follows the trajectory set by the 2022 bond, positioning the district to update aging facilities while maintaining capacity for local families.
The opening of the new Smith Middle School provides modern facilities for local students and stabilizes school capacity across the district. Families will see future changes as the district transitions school populations to accommodate upcoming site renovations.
The takeaway
The district is balancing new construction with the strategic reuse and eventual repurposing of older property. Local residents can expect continued site redevelopment as the district completes its long-term facility plan.
What happens next
Larson Middle School students are scheduled to occupy the old Smith Middle School building during the 2027-28 school year. Following those renovations, the district plans to demolish the old structure and construct a new football field and track on the site.
Further reading
For more updates on local developments, see Troy Openings & Closings.
More information
View project updates and school details on the Smith Middle School official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by West Bloomfield Beacon.
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