The Hopkinton Public Schools will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Charleswood Elementary School on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The event will take place at the construction entrance located at Marathon Elementary School, 129 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA.
The new Charleswood Elementary School, made possible through a partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), represents Hopkinton’s next step in shaping an educational campus for the future. “Charleswood Elementary stands on the core values of community, innovation, and sustainability,” said Superintendent Evan Bishop. “This project reflects the best of what happens when educators, residents, and designers work together to create a school that will serve our students and our town, for generations to come.”
Set within the woodlands adjacent to Marathon Elementary, the school’s design celebrates Hopkinton’s natural landscape, with three themed neighborhoods—Meadow, Forest, and River—inspired by the town’s place at the headwaters of the Charles River. The building will be Net Zero–ready, fully electric, and built to Passive House certification, setting a new benchmark for healthy, efficient, and resilient schools across Massachusetts.
The groundbreaking ceremony will feature remarks from state and local leaders, including representatives from the MSBA, the Hopkinton School Committee, and the Charleswood School Building Committee, followed by an official groundbreaking and community celebration.
All community members are invited to attend and join in this milestone event celebrating Hopkinton’s ongoing commitment to educational excellence and sustainability.
