(From Spring 2019)
Wondering what the inside of the old AHS looks like? This page provides photos and links to virtual tours to give the community an inside look at the old facility.
Interested in what the new school will look like? Learn about the design, watch a fly-through video, visit the Construction Photo Gallery or Vimeo Channel for progress images of construction.
| Resource | Link |
| 360˚ photos of current spaces |
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| Video tours inside AHS, Arlington Public News segments and more! | YouTube Channel |
| Tour of AHS (March 2018) | Arlington Public News tour video |
| Inside AHS Series | Short virtual tours with Assistant Principal William McCarthy |
| Photos of existing problems within the facility | Slideshow |
Arlington Public News recorded the March 5, 2018 tour and created this highlight video.
The following slideshow gives some examples of the current limitations and issues with the AHS facility as noted in the following sources:
- On-site Insight Facilities Audit (On-site Insight)
- AHS Analysis of Programmatic Needs (APN)
- New England Association of Schools & Colleges Accreditation Warning Letter (NEASC letter)
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- Outdated equipment in science lab. (APN, pg 7)
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- “Insufficient size and design of science labs” (NEASC letter)
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- Many classrooms have physical obstructions that hinder teaching and learning. (APN, pg 6)
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- Single, undersized, elevator for entire complex does not meet accessibility standards. (On-site Insight, pg 11)
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- “Ventilators have exceeded their service life.” (On-site Insight, pg 20)
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- Sign telling students where not to sit.
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- Many extension cords and power strips create unsafe conditions leading to shortages in the system. (APN, pg 7)
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- 1950s auditorium has never been updated. One of only two in town.
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- Oversized patch over damaged gym wall.
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- Classroom cabinetry in art room past expected lifespan.
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- Undersized orchestra and band room.
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- “Shared storage rooms are few and far between, which has a significant impact in a building of this size.” (APN, pg 8)
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- “The insufficient number and size of general classrooms and art classrooms” (NEASC letter)
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- “All window types have exceeded their expected useful service life.” (On-site Insight, pg 28)
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- Cracks in foundation wall
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- “Flooring is generally in poor condition. Worn through sections were observed at most locations.” (On-site Insight, pg 31)
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- State mandated inclusion preschool shares bathroom facilities with girls locker room
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- Facility construction limits the ability to install technology (costly Wi-Fi retrofitting).
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- Leaks in classroom ceilings
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- Outdated communication infrastructure. (APN, pg 11)
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- “All window types have exceeded their expected useful service life.” (On-site Insight, pg 28)