The elementary project is completed except for a few cosmetic items on the punch list. Each building renovation included new roofs, office area, flooring throughout the buildings, and tornado safe rooms. In addition, Lincoln has three new classrooms and two small group rooms. Garfield has a new media center and music room, two small group rooms, and new restrooms. Guthridge has two new classrooms and three small group rooms. The elementary schools also are ordering new playground equipment and materials and we hope to expand the hard surface playground area, too.
The lighted tennis courts and track located on the high school campus also are completed. Some auxiliary work such as the addition of shot put and discus throw areas are in process now. Patrons may access the track from the northwest corner turnstile entrance. Please use the outside lanes for walking so that we may get even wear on the synthetic surface. This will preserve the track from premature need to resurface.
The high school community room, formerly the auditorium, is scheduled to be completed by the end of November. The concession stand will be located in the new community room and will be ready for this winter’s events. The community room also will temporarily serve as a classroom throughout the construction and remodel project. New construction is in full swing on the east side of the high school building. The classroom addition will be finished in April and we will move the second floor classes to this area so we can begin the remodel on the second floor. The footings and floors have been poured for the gymnasium, multipurpose and locker rooms. Work has also started on the new auditorium. The new media center to be located on the southwest of the main building and the cafeteria extension will begin soon.
We hope that you come and visit our renewed facilities. Thanks so much to the community for your support of the bond election.
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