In just under a week, the first classes will begin at Marshall Intermediate School, as third, fourth and fifth graders will step into the newest building on the district’s Northeast Campus.

Marshall Intermediate School front entrance (Photo by Kyle Hill, KMMO News)

Front Foyer of Marshall Intermediate School (Photo by Kyle Hill, KMMO News)

KMMO News received a “sneak peek” into the new building as district officials prepare for the ribbon cutting and public tours Thursday, Aug. 14. Supt. Caleb Petet says each grade’s wings are designed to allow a variety of instructional methods.

One of the several informational walls highlighting wildlife native to the area, including the Great Horned Owl (Photo by Kyle Hill, KMMO News)

Petet says architects drew on the surrounding environment to theme the building, and included informational walls throughout the building about wildlife native to the area.

Marshall Public Schools will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning at 9 a.m., with public tours to follow. All the district’s buildings will have their open houses Thursday evening. The first day of school in Marshall is Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Gym Floor at Marshall Intermediate School (Photo by Kyle Hill, KMMO News)

Marshall Intermediate School sign at the corner of State and Lincoln (Photo by Kyle Hill, KMMO News)