St James Public Schools

St. James Public Schools
St. James, MN

Completion:
Sept 2017

Construction Manager:
Kraus Anderson

Photography
Gaffer Photography

High School

In Brief

  • Multi-Performance Space

  • Student Commons/Lobby

  • New Gym Addition

  • New Locker Rooms

  • Wrestling Room

  • New Science & Art Wing

Project Description

As part of a $25 M Referendum; MLA Architects worked with the St. James Schools on developing several planning options to address space needs in the district. The High School additions included a new 3- station Multi-Performance space used for P.E, Extra-curricular sports and is also set up for Theater and Band performances.

The Student Commons/ Lobby area is designed to allow for independent student use during the school day as well as for large gym events after school. With the new gym addition, new locker rooms and a wrestling room are provided.

At the academic end of the school, a new science and art wing are located next to the industrial arts to provide a collaborative “STEAM” program.

Northside Elementary

NorthElem - Opt1_New Spaces.jpg

In Brief

  • New Band

  • New Library

  • New Classrooms

  • New Administrative Spaces

Project Description

As part of a $25 M Referendum; MLA Architects worked with the St. James Schools on developing several planning options to address space needs in the district. The Elementary School additions included a new Media Center, additional Classrooms,

Band Room and Kitchen and Cafeteria expansion. A new office area was located to the front of the school to provide school supervision and control of visitors entering the school during the school day.

Project Renderings