Hamilton Schools will sell current Miami School building as part of realignment

Necessary reductions and closures were unveiled earlier this month.

“With the upcoming transition of our freshman students to the main high school campus, we have a unique opportunity to utilize our existing facilities better,” Blevins said. “Our goal is to improve the daily environment for our students and staff while capturing additional operational efficiencies.

Wilson Middle School will move from Eaton Avenue to the building that presently serves as the Freshman Campus at 2260 N.W. Washington Blvd.

“As many of you know, the current Wilson building is the smallest school facility in our district and has faced significant challenges with overcrowding in the last two years,” Blevins said.

The move will provide for increased square footage, improved environment and long-term scalability, according to the district

The school district’s Wilson Middle School at 714 Eaton Ave. will be repurposed to become the new home of Miami School, the district’s alternative high school program, which is now run out of 140 Ross Ave.

Blevins said the move represents “a significant upgrade for the Miami School community.

The transition will lead to a “dedicated academic setting” as well as expand capacity.

“It is important to emphasize that these specific building changes — moving Wilson Middle School and Miami School — are not reductions," Blevins said in the letter. “Instead, they are strategic moves designed to improve the culture, efficiency, and learning environment for these specific student populations.”

Hamilton schools spokeswoman Jesse Weisbrod told the Journal-News the district’s long-term intent is to sell the Ross Avenue building.

“Due to enrollment timelines and the sequencing of transitions, this sale will not occur immediately,” Weisbrod said. “This approach allows us to ensure our buildings are used efficiently while eventually recouping funds from one of our most costly facilities.”