front entrance of beal elementary school at dusk

large media center featuring mural by peter reynolds

Our Work > Project

Major Howard W. Beal Elementary School

Key Features

The MSBA study determined that a replacement school is needed for the nearly 100 year-old school in the center of town.
After analyzing 31 potential sites, the site of the former Glavin Center on Lake Street was selected.
The 790-student K-4 school is in use year-round and achieved LEED Silver certification.
Completion of the school has allowed for the district to offer full-day kindergarten and address a number of deficiencies beyond those of the former Beal School.
The building was constructed using CM@Risk delivery method and opened in 2021.
The school features murals by well-known author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.

Key Contacts

Sean W. Brennan

Marketing and Business Development Director

AIA, NCARB

“This is a tremendously successful project due to the work of many. I deeply appreciate all of your efforts, the project team. The process of building the new Beal School will certainly be a highlight of my career and it was a privilege to work with all of you to make it a reality. Our students, staff and the Shrewsbury community will enjoy the benefits of this amazing school building for decades to come.”

Joseph Sawyer, Superintendent of Schools, Shrewsbury Public Schools

elementary school students having lunch in the cafeteria

beal elementary school lobby looking into the cafeteria

students walk up the stairs inside the elementary school. a colorful mural take up most of the back wall

“The design of the new Beal School is superbly functional and vibrant. Our students and staff love it! As first grader Prince enthusiastically told me, “This looks like a place where we can be heroes!”

Joseph Sawyer, Superintendent of Schools, Shrewsbury Public Schools