The idea behind having the middle school and YMCA in one facility is to reduce the impact of having two separate facilities. Children will be able to go to school during the day and then participate in YMCA activities at night without having to be driven to another facility.
Approximately 48% of the main building will swing between the middle school and the YMCA. The YMCA will utilize 43,000 square feet of the building, including the media center, dining hall, gymnasium, family science lab, pool, sports field, and garden.
The school will serve up to 600 students, which is on the smaller side for middle schools in Pinellas County. The main building will contain 15 classrooms, 1 art room, 1 family science lab, 1 music room, and 4 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) rooms for students with disabilities. There will also be a media center, dining room, gymnasium, and offices.