Pfeiffer & Miller South New K-8 Building
Overview
- The current plan includes new facilities for both Miller South (grades 4–8, fine arts focus) and Pfeiffer Elementary (grades PreK–5), built together on a shared site.
- Abatement and demolition of the former Kenmore High School building began in Spring 2025, with planned construction set for Spring 2026. The new campus is targeted to open in August 2028.
- The original project budget was $61 million, but increases in square footage along with rising construction costs have led to an estimated shortfall of up to $13 million. To stay on track, adjustments are being made to reduce square footage and scale back certain features.
- The district is continuing to review options to address the budget gap. Design plans will be refined in cooperation with the Board of Education and in collaboration with the district’s construction team.
Meetings
- September 23, 2025 (2nd Meeting) Click Here to watch the video from the community update meeting
- October 9, 2025 North High Community Meeting
- January 14, 2026 Community Update Meeting (3rd Meeting)
- Click Here to see pictures from previous meetings
October 2024
October 2024
Renderings & Drawings
We’re excited to share the first draft renderings of the Pfeiffer Miller South New K-8 Building Project. These early visuals offer a glimpse of what’s being imagined for the future of both schools on the former Kenmore High School site.
Please note: these renderings are conceptual and not final. They are an initial step in the design process and are likely to evolve as planning continues.
Rendering of Common Area
Pfeiffer and Miller South Battles and 16th
Pfeiffer and Miller South Entrance from Battles
Pfeiffer and Miller South Front Entrance
Pfeiffer and Miller South Site Plans
Site Plans 5.0
Click Here to see updated plans and renders 5.0
Site Plans 4.0
Interior Floor Plans
Exterior Elevations 4.0
Pfeiffer and Miller South Site Plans
Documents
Previous Versions
Version 4.0
Theater Improvements
- Designed acoustical shaping on walls
- Added direct access from Stage to Costume Shop
Dance
- Relocated locker rooms from Theater to Dance
Choir/Band/Orchestra
- Rebalanced Storage Spaces and Ensemble Rooms
Kitchen
- Reorganized Offices and Food Storage
Pfeiffer
- Moved Restrooms to the Extended Learning Area for more convenient floor-to-floor access
Version 3.0
We’ve made several thoughtful updates from Version 2.0 to Version 3.0 of the Pfeiffer-Miller South K-8 building design. These refinements are based on feedback and continued collaboration with educators, architects, and district staff:
Theater Improvements
A crossover has been added to the back of the theater stage, allowing students to move from one side of the stage to the other unseen during performances.
Additional support spaces have been integrated, including dedicated piano storage on stage and improved backstage access, such as stairs to the theater catwalk and light control room.
Enhanced Learning Spaces
Corridor spaces in the Pfeiffer wing have been redistributed to create a more functional and effective Extended Learning Area for students and teachers.
Optimized Mechanical Areas
Mechanical spaces have been resized and reconfigured to better serve the needs of the building and support long-term operations.
Transparency matters. Sharing these early renderings helps keep students, staff, families and community members informed as the project moves forward. While changes are expected, this is an important step toward creating a modern, high-quality learning environment for Akron’s students.