My Ideal School Contest, 2018
May 30, 2018 – The MSBA announces the winners of the 12th Annual “My Ideal School” Contest.
My Ideal School Contest, 2017
May 31, 2017 – The MSBA announces the winners of the 11th Annual “My Ideal School” Contest.
My Ideal School Contest, 2016
June 1, 2016 – The MSBA announces the winners of the 10th Annual “My Ideal School” Contest.
My Ideal School Contest, 2015
May 18, 2015 – The MSBA announces the winners of the 9th Annual “My Ideal School” Contest.
Haverhill, Caleb Dustin Hunking Middle School Groundbreaking
May 5, 2015 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Deborah Goldberg and MSBA CEO Maureen Valente joined officials at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Caleb Dustin Hunking Middle School in Haverhill. The MSBA is contributing a maximum total facilities grant of up to $40,363,276 in eligible expenses towards the project.
Winthrop Middle/High School “Topping Out”
April 28, 2015 – MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined officials at the Topping Out Ceremony for the new Winthrop Middle/High School. The MSBA is contributing a maximum total facilities grant of over $42 million of eligible expenses towards the project.
Wilmington High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg attends her first milestone event as Chair of the MSBA. She joined Executive Director Jack McCarthy and local and State officials at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Wilmington High School. The MSBA is contributing a maximum total facilities grant of over $35 million of eligible expenses towards the project.
Harwich-Chatham, Monomoy Regional High School Ribbon Cutting
August 21, 2014 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy join officials at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Monomoy Regional High School. The school was built as part of the MSBA’s cost-saving Model School Program.
S.Worcester County, Bay Path Regional Voc/Tech HS Ribbon Cutting
September 25, 2014 – MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined local and State officials at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in the Southern Worcester County Regional School District.
Peabody, J. Henry Higgins Middle School Groundbreaking
September 4, 2014 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined officials at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new J. Henry Higgins Middle School in Peabody.
Newburyport, Francis T. Bresnahan Ribbon Cutting
September 29, 2014 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined officials at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Francis T. Bresnahan School in Newburyport. The school is being built under the MSBA’s Model School Program.
Weston, Field Elementary School Opening Ceremony
September 9, 2014 – Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined officials for the Opening Ceremony of the new Field Elementary School in Weston.
Hingham Middle School Ribbon Cutting
August 20, 2014 – Deputy Executive Director Barbara Hansberry joined officials for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and tour of the new Hingham Middle School. The school was built under the MSBA’s Model School Program.
Gloucester, West Parish Elementary School Groundbreaking
September 17, 2014 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined officials at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the West Parish Elementary School in Gloucester.
Lexington, Joseph Estabrook Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
October 6, 2014 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined officials at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Joseph Estabrook Elementary School in Lexington.
Chicopee Academy Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 22, 2014 – Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined local and State officials at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for a major renovation project at Chicopee Academy.
Revere, S. Sgt. James Hill Elementary School “Topping Out”
July 14, 2014 – Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined local officials for the “Topping Out” Ceremony of the Staff Sergeant James J. Hill Elementary School in Revere
Winchester High School Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 1, 2014 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined local and State officials at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for additions/renovations at Winchester High School.
Lynn, Thurgood Marshall Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony
June 9, 2014 – Executive Director Jack McCarthy, joined local and State officials at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Lynn.
Wilmington High School “Topping Out” Ceremony
June 3, 2014 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined local and State officials at the “Topping Out” Ceremony for the new Wilmington High School.
My Ideal School Contest, 2014
The winning drawings of the 8th Annual My Ideal School Contest
MSBA Board Meeting – January 29, 2014
The Massachusetts School Building Authority Board of Directors met on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Here are some photos from the meeting.
Pittsfield, John C. Crosby E.S., “My Ideal School” Contest Event
June 14, 2013 – State Treasurer and MSBA Chair Steve Grossman and Executive Director Jack McCarthy joined local and State officials to honor Esha Zahid, a regional winner of the MSBA’s 2013 “My Ideal School” Contest at the John C. Crosby Elementary School in Pittsfield.
My Ideal School Contest, 2013
The winning drawings of the 7th Annual My Ideal School Contest.
My Ideal School Contest, 2012
The winning drawings of the 6th Annual My Ideal School Contest.
Model Schools
A gallery of MSBA Board-approved participating Model Schools. The Model School Program seeks to effectively adapt and re-use the design of successful, recently constructed elementary, middle and high schools.
My Ideal School Contest, 2011
June 22, 2011 – The winners of the 5th Annual My Ideal School Contest were honored at a special ceremony at the Great Hall of the State House.
My Ideal School Contest, 2010
June 22, 2010 – The winners of the 4th Annual My Ideal School Contest were honored at a special ceremony on the Grand Staircase of the State House.