Woodworth School was constructed in 1928 on 13 acres of land.
If the bond is approved, Henry Ford Elementary would be combined with Woodworth Middle School in a new preschool through eighth grade neighborhood school. The Henry Ford Elementary site would be kept for other possible uses. A 2015 addition to Woodworth School, about 35,500 square feet, would be kept and remodeled under the proposal. For an overview, see the one-page Woodworth flyer.
Woodworth Middle School
Proposed Henry Ford-Woodworth School
Phase 2 (Years five to 10)
Construction of new Henry Ford – Woodworth School, which includes retaining about 35,500 square feet of the current building.
- New educational spaces including general and special education
- New art/music/STEAM/career exploration labs
- Separate gyms for elementary and middle school students and a shared gymnatorium for all grades
- Separate cafeterias for elementary and middle school students
- Pool with ADA Ramp
- Age-appropriate and accessible playgrounds
- New turf field and walking track
- Upgrades and renovations of existing 35,500 square feet
- Secured vestibule/reception
- Separate bus loop/drop-off
- Expanded parking
- Student support spaces
About PK-8 schools (add PMR diagram of PK schools)
Creating preschool through eighth grade buildings will allow students and families to form strong bonds while remaining in their neighborhood school for much longer. Elementary and middle school students would be separated for classes, meals, recess, lineup, and dismissal, but all students could use special spaces like STEM labs, music rooms, and gymnasium-auditoriums. An ADA accessible pool would also be included and a turf athletic field.
Students and families would benefit from staying in the same neighborhood school for up to 10 years – from free GSRP preschool through eighth grade.
Learn more about the 2026 transformational bond on the district website.
