Preeminent Miami Beach Day School to add 29,000-square-foot building for specialty classrooms, library, gym and performing arts venue
Miller Construction Company, a statewide, privately held construction firm, celebrates the groundbreaking of a new three-story, 29,000-square-foot building featuring a mezzanine level and rooftop area for the Lehrman Community Day School. The school hired Miller as the general contractor for the $28-million addition, which will create a new, modern facility that students will be able to utilize for many years to come. Construction is expected to be completed in Q2 of 2026.
“We are very pleased to partner with Miller Construction on our expansion which will provide students with a state-of-the-art learning environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning,” said Jodi Bruce, Head of School, at Lehrman Community Day School. “This expansion signifies a significant milestone in Lehrman’s history and ensures that we can continue to provide an exceptional education for generations of Jewish children in Miami Beach.”
The ground level is designed for a spacious cafetorium and a stage for student performances. The second floor will be dedicated to learning, featuring a well-stocked library and a collection of modern specialty classrooms. The third level will be home to a state-of-the-art gymnasium, providing ample space for physical education and extracurricular activities. The building will also feature a 2,000-square-foot mezzanine level and 1,000-square-foot rooftop area.
The building will be attached to the existing school at 727 77th Street in Miami Beach. Construction will incorporate a mix of high-quality materials, including cast-in-place panels, concrete masonry units, and a robust structural system featuring tie beams and columns.
“We are thrilled to have the support of our community,” said Rachel Schilt, Director of Development at Lehrman. “The strong outpouring of philanthropic efforts has made it possible to move forward with this capital project – building the future of Lehrman.” The school has thus far raised more than $23 million.
“Miller Construction Company is honored to partner with Lehrman Community Day School on this important project,” said Brian Sudduth, President and CEO at Miller Construction. “We are committed to building a high-quality, functional, and inspiring learning environment that will serve the community.”
The project teams include Corwil Architects, Inc., Thomas E. Henz, PE, Inc. (MEP), Bliss & Nyitray, Inc. (structural), and Kimley Horn (Civil).
Miller Construction Company is a prominent statewide design/builder and construction services firm founded in 1973 with a far-sighted partnership approach based on fostering long-term relationships. Miller has completed nearly 600 commercial projects for the private sector in Florida, including office buildings, industrial, automotive, manufacturing & distribution, retail, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality. Millerconstruction.com.
Lehrman Community Day School is the only pluralistic Jewish day school in Miami Beach. Our school is open to children from preschool through the fifth grade, committed to providing academic excellence and imparting Jewish values in a caring and nurturing environment. Founded in 1960, Lehrman has educated generations of Jewish children; many of our current students are the children of alumni, an endorsement of the school and its dedicated and talented teachers.
Lehrman is a community of passionate learners, welcoming families from across the spectrum of Jewish life. Our community is diverse in the ways we think, in the ways we appreciate our Judaism, and in the ways we learn. High academic standards and a rigorous dual curriculum are the foundation of our program. Additionally, our focus on the whole child allows each student to develop strong self-esteem, confidence, interactive skills, and healthy values.
