The new Multipurpose Building (MPR) will replace the school鈥檚 existing kitchen, stage, and assembly space. | Photo Credit (all): Robert Becker
HILLSBOROUGH, Calif. 鈥� Hillsborough City School District (HCSD) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a major redevelopment project at Crocker Middle School. Designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and being built by Blach Construction (Blach), the new Multipurpose and Administration Buildings will modernize outdated facilities for the campus鈥檚 450 students in grades sixth through eighth. Van Pelt Construction Services (VPCS) serves as program and construction manager.
“We are thrilled to begin construction on these new facilities, a critical investment for our students and staff,” said HCSD Superintendent Ana de Arce. “These modern and adaptable spaces will provide the backbone by which the campus functions, reflecting the district鈥檚 dedication to our community鈥檚 future. We would like to thank the community for its support of local bond measures that make facilities upgrades a reality, as well as our dedicated project team.鈥�
The new Multipurpose Building (MPR) will replace the school鈥檚 existing kitchen, stage, and assembly space. The facility is set to include a raised performance space, a meal servery, and a warming kitchen. A center piece of the project, a retractable back wall will open directly out to the campus鈥檚 new expansive outdoor courtyard. This student quad will serve as a flexible gathering space for lunch, performances, school events, and community activities, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor learning and gathering spaces.
“Alongside HCSD, Blach and Van Pelt, we are honored to contribute to this project that will replace some of the school鈥檚 more outdated facilities with contemporary, flexible, and cohesive environments,鈥� said Lyanne Schuster, principal and studio lead at QKA. 鈥淭hese new facilities are designed to foster collaboration and gathering, ensuring the long-term success of the Crocker Middle School campus.”
The project also includes a new Administration Building, connected to the MPR by a covered walkway. In addition to administrative offices, a nurse’s station, and a reception area, the building will feature a courtyard and partial roof terrace that expand the campus’s outdoor gathering spaces.
“This project illustrates how building success is driven by strong partnerships between the district, and project and construction management teams,” said Blach Construction Project Director Dean Leyshock. “By prioritizing a safe, streamlined process, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, modern facilities for faculty and students.鈥�
Funded by Local Bond Measure H, construction of the 17,000 square-feet of new facilities is projected to conclude in Winter 2027.