The Vineland architectural firm of Manders/Merighi is currently designing a new middle school that will serve its community. The firm has already designed many buildings in this community, along with recent renovations at various schools in Vineland, including the J.C. Milanese School, Landis Middle School, Veterans Memorial School, and the north and south campuses.

   The firm’s design is for a two-story building, which includes the school district’s central kitchen; the school is designed for a capacity of 562 students. Construction is expected to begin in early 2005. The preliminary budget for the new school, which will be completed by the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, is $28 million.