Cashman Middle School embodies an innovative approach to educational design that meets both budget and programmatic goals, with flexibility for future growth. The project tackles space limitations with a unique layout. This organization provides clear grade-level zoning while maintaining open, accessible circulation and maximizing natural light in learning and common areas. Budget limitations guided the design process from the start, challenging the team to find creative solutions using common materials. These considerations allowed the team to balance practical constraints with design quality, maximizing each dollar spent. Throughout the design process, input from students, staff, and the community played an integral role. Feedback informed various aspects, from corridor width (helping to reduce conflict between students) to the aesthetic feel of the space, ensuring that the facility meets the needs of its users. The Learning Commons, central to each grade-level “neighborhood,” reflect these insights, acting as collaborative hubs that emphasize STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) themes with inspiring images and flexible seating for a collaborative learning environment. Designed as flexible zones with power outlets, seating, and display boards, these areas are meant to support project-based learning and group collaboration. Unique color schemes and graphics further distinguish each Commons, fostering a sense of identity within each grade level and connecting in the Dining Commons. The school’s exterior design also encourages student engagement, with a north-facing courtyard that offers shaded seating, outdoor amphitheater space, and landscaped planters. Extensive sunlight studies were conducted to optimize shade in this area, creating a pleasant outdoor space for traveling between classes and gathering. This courtyard complements the school’s broader aesthetic by integrating function with comfort, making for welcoming campus environment which both students and faculty emphasized by the CCSD Cashman Steering Committee. In alignment with Clark County School District’s goals, the design of Cashman Middle School also prioritizes environmental responsibility and sustainability. Durable materials reduce long-term maintenance needs and life cycle costs, while vibrant wall graphics enhance interior spaces without sacrificing the project’s budget. By focusing on sustainable, student-focused design elements, the team has created a visually engaging yet functional space that will serve the community for years to come. Cashman Middle School’s design is a flexible, community-centered model, balancing the evolving needs of students, faculty, and the broader community. With a thoughtful blend of aesthetics, function, and environmental sensitivity, this project sets a precedent for future educational facilities in Clark County.