K-12 environments are evolving. Today’s schools are no longer designed solely for instruction; they are being reimagined as community anchors that support learning, wellness, and connection across all age groups. Recent projects in Racine, Franklin, and Menomonee Falls demonstrate how districts are leveraging strategic planning, community input, and flexible design to create spaces that serve broader needs while preparing students for the future. FROM SCHOOLS TO COMMUNITY HUB

With a recent ribbon-cutting celebration, community leaders, residents, and partners gathered to mark an exciting new chapter for the Menomonee Falls Community Center.

At this year’s Wisconsin State Education Convention, our VJS team had the chance to team up with our project partners at EUA and the School District of Menomonee Falls (SDMF) to deliver a session built for the real world—where budgets are tight, timelines matter, and you don’t always have a full set of drawings before you need to move forward with planning.

We’re proud to see MSOE alumni on our team give back in a unique way: building impact from the ground up. Jason Schneider, Justin Gross, and Jennifer Kolp are helping bring MSOE’s Robert D. Kern Engineering Innovation Center to life, a project that will empower the next generation of innovators.

VJS Construction Services is excited to welcome students from Racine's Youth Apprentice program to our team.

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep) celebrated the grand opening of its new elementary school and expansion of existing facilities.