Phase 1 construction is well underway. The steel frame of the first two wings – the Performing Arts wing and the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) classroom wing – is anticipated to be complete in February 2021. The project is on schedule and faculty and students are expected to move into the new wings in February 2022. Read more …
In light of this past year’s events, the AHS Building Committee directed the Project Design Team to take steps to increase indoor air quality and airborne virus mitigation strategies within the new high school HVAC system design. Read more in the latest Ponderings Blog: Ventilation and air filtration in the new school.
Progress continues on Phase 1 of the new Arlington High School. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) classroom wing is partially framed. The Performing Arts wing foundation is complete and the building will be framed over the next month. Watch the January project video update to see for yourself. More videos are available on the project Vimeo channel. AHS …
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.
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, …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …