The architectural design for Maroa-Forsyth's new middle school has been approved and bids are scheduled to go out in March.

Dr. John Ahlemeyer, Maroa-Forsyth Superintendent, notes the architectural design for the new middle school was approved by the school board at its November meeting and was within the district's budget.

Dr. Ahlemeyer anticipates a delay to the groundbreaking of the project due to COVID. The intermediate building is currently being used by staff and students and needs to have asbestos removed before being demolished.

Once school is dismissed for the school year, Dr. Ahlemeyer says the project will certainly speed up and the public can expect to see work starting in June.

Dr. Ahlemeyer is thankful for the community realizing the need of a new middle school and for their continued support of this project despite all of the current uncertainties.