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Massachusetts Charter School Opens New Academic Building

  • By Matt Jones
  • 01/28/25

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA) in Marlborough, Mass., recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new academic building, according to a news release. The 17,000-square-foot space will serve as a classroom and science lab building for the student population of almost a thousand in grades 6–12. AMSA partnered with Finegold Alexander Architects for the project’s design.

“We are thrilled to see the completion of the new Academic Building. It has been a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with the leadership at AMSA to expand the school’s academic footprint.” said Regan Shields Ives, Finegold Alexander Principal and K-12 studio leader.

The academy consists of three buildings in a former office park. The school and architects partnered closely to align the layout and design according to the school’s rigorous academic program. The new construction project also involved redesigning campus site circulation to facilitate pick-up and drop-off traffic, the news release reports.

“Finegold Alexander has done an incredible job transforming our campus into a modern, 21st-century education environment that truly fosters student learning and creativity,” said AMSA Executive Director Dr. Lisa C. Mobley. “These new spaces will enable us to serve our students more effectively, making a real and lasting impact on their academic experience.”

According to the project website, the goal of the new space is to offer scheduling flexibility and updated learning opportunities incorporating state-of-the-art technology.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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