Huntington Middle School: The Next Chapter

The proud history of Huntington High School and Huntington Middle School will continue with the construction of a new 600-student middle school, anticipated to open during the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

The new middle school is part of the city’s Southeast Community Resource Area that is set to include a public library and community center, as well as sports and recreation features.

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Huntington Middle School (Image: Quinn Evans)
Huntington Middle School (Image: Quinn Evans)
Huntington Middle School (Image: Quinn Evans)
Interior Hall (Image: Quinn Evans)
Interior (Image: Quinn Evans)
Library (Image: Quinn Evans)
Gymnasium (Image: Quinn Evans)
Exterior of Gymnasium (Image: Quinn Evans)
Site plan for the Southeast Community Resource Area (Image: Quinn Evans)

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Newport News Public Schools celebrated the start of construction of the new Huntington Middle School with a groundbreaking ceremony the morning of September 5, 2024. Read more...

Huntington Construction Project

Architect: Quinn Evans

Contractor: MEB General Contractors

Projected Timeline:

  • March 1, 2024
    Advertise Project

  • April 12, 2024
    Bid Opening

  • May 20, 2024
    Notice of Intent to Award

  • August 8, 2024
    Groundbreaking postponed due to inclement weather.

  • September 5, 2024
    Rescheduled Groundbreaking Ceremony, 9 a.m.

  • January 20, 2026
    Substantial Completion

  • March 16, 2026
    School Site and Building Completion

  • April 16, 2026
    Recreation Center Substantial Completion

  • May 15, 2026
    Final Completion