As AHS prepares for a hybrid learning schedule during the second semester, student and staff safety remain the highest priority. This Student Quick Guide answers frequently asked questions about the construction site when students are on campus.
Superintendent’s Project Update
The following update was sent by Superintendent Kathleen Bodie to all Arlington Public Schools families. Now that construction of our new high school is underway, I wanted to give the Arlington community an update about the project budget, schedule, and recent items added back to the project. Site preparation for the first two wings of the new school are complete, …
Project cost reduced, items added back as Consigli signs GMP
On December 3rd, the Town of Arlington and Consigli Construction (AHS construction manager) signed a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) agreement that sets the construction budget for the high school at $234,287,347, roughly $1 million less than the construction cost approved in 2019. In addition, the AHS Building Committee was able to add back several items that were in doubt after …
Blog: Menotomy Preschool’s new home at Parmenter
Renovation of the Parmenter School occurred from March – August 2020. In September, Menotomy Preschool moved from AHS and the Hardy Elementary School to their new temporary home at the Parmenter School. Read our blog for more details about the renovation project, including pictures of the interior.
AHS Project Update (video!)
This short 2 minute video gives an overview of the site preparation conducted from May – September. This is the first in a series of monthly videos showing construction progress that will be published on our new Construction Videos page. AHS Project Update – Spring/Summer 2020 from Town of Arlington, MA on Vimeo.
School Entrance Changes
With the beginning of Phase 1 construction this fall, the main entrances to the high school have changed. See below for photos on what to expect if you are visiting the school. There are two primary entrances:1. Mass. Ave.2. Mill Brook Drive Mass. Ave. EntranceAccessible via a covered walkway next to the CVS fence. Follow the covered walkway to the …
Project budget and schedule update
Following is a budget and schedule update for the project. Project Remains on Budget The project is nearing the end of the Design Development phase where all aspects of the interior and exterior of the building are finalized. A new project estimate performed in August revealed that at the 90% Construction Documents milestone, the project was $1.2M under budget. The …
Memorials & Clock Tower Update
The following update shares work that has been performed over the summer to preserve memorials on the front lawn and to address clock tower safety concerns. Preservation of AHS Memorials The Building Committee formed a Memorials Subcommittee in 2018 to evaluate all memorials on the school grounds (interior and exterior), some dating back a hundred years. The Building Committee recognizes …
Project pest control plan
The project team has proactively hired a 3rd party pest consultant Modern Pest to manage pest control related to the AHS construction project on both the AHS site and in abutting neighborhoods. Prior to construction, a baseline was established by the pest consultant so that any changes in pest activity could be identified. The Building Committee proactively requested that pest …
Blog: Sustainability Features in the new AHS
Our latest blog ‘Sustainability Features in the new AHS‘ features an online presentation from Ken Pruitt, the Town of Arlington’s Energy Manager. In his presentation, Mr. Pruitt details the sustainability features of the new high school.