The Huntsville Planning Commission approved plans for the new Chapman Middle School and Magnet School at its meeting on Tuesday.
The new school will replace the existing facility south of Interstate 565 East and north of Oakwood Avenue. It is expected to open in time for the 2027-28 school year.
The new two-story facility is being constructed as part of Huntsville City School’s 10-year, $600 million capital plan approved last year. It was the second school facility with an accompanying magnet school approved by the commission in as many months. The commission approved plans for the new Montview Elementary School and Magnet School in October…