Prairie Winds Middle School

Faced with increased enrollment projections, the Mankato Area Public School (MAPS) District partnered with ISG to design a new middle school that focused on community-based learning and supported the city’s sustainability values. The resulting open floorplan promotes cross-curriculum teaching, nurtures a feeling of belonging among students, provides dedicated space by grade level, and increases student safety.

Recreational facilities were purposefully designed to host school and community events. This environmentally friendly facility maximizes operational cost efficiency by reducing light pollution and providing water-efficient landscaping, meeting the needs of the growing community.