The future all-new construction building is the best combination of cost-effectiveness, educational design, and construction timeline. With minimal anticipated disruption to the school (modular classrooms will not be needed), the first building opened to students in February 2022.
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Design features:
- traditional exterior look and feel
- central spine with four distinct wings
- fully accessible community spaces
- distinct entrances to preschool and district administration offices
- sustainability inherent part of design
- majority of front green preserved
Educational Vision:
- 21st century learning: upgraded science labs, improved classroom layouts, new Discourse Lab
- Collaborative hands-on learning: enlarged makerspaces, central Library/Media Center
- Award-winning arts program: updated Auditorium, larger art, band and chorus rooms, upgraded Black Box theater
- Health and well-being: larger gym with walking track, enhanced outdoor learning areas and courtyards, improved athletic fields
Cost
The project budget for the new school is $290.4M.
Construction Timeline & Student Impact
Site work started Spring 2020 and phased construction started Fall 2020. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) and Performing Arts wings opened February 2022 and complete occupancy is anticipated in February 2025. Six months of additional site work will follow construction. Minimal disruption to students during construction is a high priority of the project.
Resources:
- Official documents submitted to the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA)
- Project FAQ