COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The Colorado Springs School District 11 has completed major renovations to Jenkins Middle School that prioritize student safety, enhanced learning environments, and long-term investment in educational infrastructure. The work was completed in collaboration with Bryan Construction and CRP Architects, with oversight from the Colorado State Fire Inspectors, Colorado Springs Fire Department, and Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
"We are honored to contribute to a project that positively impacts the students, staff, and community of Jenkins Middle School,” said Doug Woody, Vice President of Bryan Construction. “We take pride in our ability to respond effectively during emergencies and to reopen the school before the 2025-26 academic year. The successful coordination, communication, and relationships with District 11 and all relevant governmental jurisdictions were crucial to this expedited timeline. This experience demonstrates what can be achieved when the community unites around a mission focused on the education of our next generation."
The project included addressing structural needs as well as improving the campus layout and instructional spaces. Key components of the project include:
- Installation of new modular classrooms, known as “Class Cubes,” fully equipped with furniture and technology
- Upgrades to the main corridor and other high-traffic areas
- A refreshed and re-equipped sixth grade wing
- Progress on the Media Center, including new structural foundations (micropiles)
- Demolition of the seventh and eighth grade wings, preparing the site for future learning spaces
To maintain safety during construction, the district implemented new traffic and parking patterns, ensuring no vehicles cross in front of the Class Cubes. The Colorado Springs Fire Department was instrumental in working with District 11 and Jenkins Middle School staff to ensure safety for all students, staff, and visitors.
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The bulk of the renovation is complete and ready for students, with some areas, such as final plumbing installation and structural slab work in the Media Center, to continue behind secure construction zones. Portable classrooms are in place temporarily and will be phased out as permanent facilities are completed.
“This project is about more than repairs; it’s about giving Jenkins students a fresh start,” said Brian Risley, Principal Architect of CRP Architects. “From vibrant new finishes in the classroom wing to a safer, more functional layout, every detail was designed to welcome students back after a year away. Even as demolition and preparation for the new addition continue, careful separation of construction areas ensures learning can happen safely in an environment full of new energy and possibility.”
