Malibu High School Groundbreaking Set For Oct. 30

MALIBU, CA — A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Malibu High School building is set for later this month as officials firm up plans for the new school project.

The City Council is expected to give its final stamp of approval for the plan on Oct. 23. The council earlier this month held a public hearing on modifications to the project recommended by the California Coastal Commission.

Phase 1 of the project calls for construction of a new, 70,000-square-foot building that will house classrooms, food services, a library and space for high school administrators. It will be built on the site of the demolished Cabrillo Elementary School.

The plan allows for the separation of the middle and high schools, aside from some spaces like the pool, theater and gyms.

“This school will allow our students to have an educational experience that encourages exploration, project based-learning and the importance of collaboration. Our students will have classrooms that are safe, conductive to learning and large enough to facilitate instructional practices that are cutting edge," Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton said in a release.

"Every classroom will give educators a space to thrive and encourage professional growth amongst colleagues. We are thankful for the partnership between SMMUSD, the City of Malibu, and our educational partners to green light this long-awaited project. Without this collaborative effort this momentous occasion would not have been possible."

The $110 million project is expected to be completed by fall 2025.

The project comes as Malibu is working to separate from SMMUSD to create its own district, which is expected to be finalized by 2026.

You can RSVP for the groundbreaking ceremony here.