The ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Fort Riley Middle School is scheduled Thursday, October 23 at 1 p.m.

The school is located at 4020 First Division Road.

According to USD 475 the new school is a replacement of a 50-year old structure, and is built to meet the capacity and needs of today’s military students and families. This is a 176,077 sq. ft. facility that includes an 800-seat auditorium, a fitness gymnasium that is FEMA certified as a tornado safe room, classrooms, and media center, all designed with energy efficiency in mind.

The school was a partnership between the Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment, Fort Riley, and Geary County Schools USD 475.