Hillsborough City School District Starts Construction on New Multipurpose and Administration Facilities at Crocker Middle School

The Hillsborough City School District has broken ground on a 17,000-square-foot redevelopment project at Crocker Middle School in California to modernize aging campus infrastructure. Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and built by Blach Construction, the project includes new multipurpose and administration buildings funded by local bond measures. This development highlights the ongoing trend of school districts investing in flexible, indoor-outdoor learning environments to better serve student and community needs.

The redevelopment project at Crocker Middle School aims to replace outdated facilities serving approximately 450 students in grades six through eight. The project team includes Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) as the designer, Blach Construction as the general contractor, and Van Pelt Construction Services (VPCS) acting as the program and construction manager. HCSD Superintendent Ana de Arce emphasized that these modern, adaptable spaces are a critical investment for the district, made possible through the community's support of Local Bond Measure H.

A central component of the expansion is the new Multipurpose Building (MPR), which will replace the school’s existing kitchen, stage, and assembly areas. The facility is designed with a raised performance space, a meal servery, and a warming kitchen. Notably, the design features a retractable back wall that opens to an expansive outdoor courtyard, creating a flexible student quad for dining, performances, and community events while fostering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

In addition to the MPR, the project includes a new Administration Building connected via a covered walkway. This facility will house administrative offices, a reception area, and a nurse’s station, while also incorporating a courtyard and a partial roof terrace to further increase the campus's outdoor gathering capacity. Blach Construction Project Director Dean Leyshock noted that the project prioritizes a safe and streamlined construction process to deliver high-quality facilities, with the 17,000-square-foot project scheduled for completion in Winter 2027.