For the first time in the history of public works, a construction timeline is set to stretch past its scheduled completion.

The Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School, which for months was expected to be finished in time for students and teachers to move in early April following their spring break, might not be done until late April, according to Grand County School District Superintendent Taryn Kay.

Kay said she would have firmer word tomorrow on the end date the contractor expects for the final stretch of construction work. A staff professional development day is scheduled for Monday, April 26; Kay said she hoped the school could move in after that long weekend.

The main hallway reflects a design motif seen around the whole school: zagging lines that mirror the natural edges of Moab rocks.

The main hallway reflects a design motif seen around the whole school: zagging lines that mirror the natural edges of Moab rocks. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use

Classrooms inside the Hop are connected to the hallway by sliding glass doors and walls, allowing for teachers to create breakout groups separate from but tethered to the main classroom.

Classrooms inside the Hop are connected to the hallway by sliding glass doors and walls, allowing for teachers to create breakout groups separate from but tethered to the main classroom. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use

Kay pointed to a theme of motion around the school, with seats, tables, and other furniture all designed to be mobile. One other nice side effect, she pointed out, was that it would prevent students from leaning back in their seats.

Kay pointed to a theme of motion around the school, with seats, tables, and other furniture all designed to be mobile. One other nice side effect, she pointed out, was that it would prevent students from leaning back in their seats. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use

This stairwell doubles as a learning and study space, with tiered seating that faces a wall of monitors.

This stairwell doubles as a learning and study space, with tiered seating that faces a wall of monitors. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use

Kay, left, and Elementary School Principal Jill Tatton examine a couch in the media center of the new middle school.

Kay, left, and Elementary School Principal Jill Tatton examine a couch in the media center of the new middle school. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use

Jim Webster, then-member of the Grand County School District Board of Education, and Grand County Business Administrator Pat Wilson, right, discuss ongoing middle school construction in August, from the same room as Tatton and Kay in the previous photo.

Jim Webster, then-member of the Grand County School District Board of Education, and Grand County Business Administrator Pat Wilson, right, discuss ongoing middle school construction in August, from the same room as Tatton and Kay in the previous photo. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use

The eight grade wing of the new middle school is the tallest of the three classroom wings and features an element inspired by the Colorado River above the classrooms.

The eight grade wing of the new middle school is the tallest of the three classroom wings and features an element inspired by the Colorado River above the classrooms. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use

The playground here is a result of lobbying from Grand County Middle School students, who came to the board of education last year with a proposal to build a playground and a promise to raise the funds necessary for it. The former happened; the latter has not, according to Kay.

The playground here is a result of lobbying from Grand County Middle School students, who came to the board of education last year with a proposal to build a playground and a promise to raise the funds necessary for it. The former happened; the latter has not, according to Kay. Carter Pape, licensed for exclusive use