Central Primary and Intermediate Schools

Central SD #51 | Washington, Illinois

Over four years, the district collaborated closely with the community and staff to meticulously plan an expansion and renovation. The goal? To accommodate growing enrollment and provide cutting-edge learning opportunities for students.

The expansion and renovation turbocharged the District's science, technology, engineering, math, art, and foreign language programs. To minimize disruption, construction was carefully phased, ensuring students could continue using the space throughout the work.

The project forged a powerful connection between two existing buildings through two sleek, newly constructed additions. Both CPS and CIS now enjoy expanded and modernized student media commons and dining commons. Renovations throughout the schools have created additional forward-thinking learning spaces, delivering age-appropriate environments that support every student's success.

Features
  • Band and Choir Addition
  • Art Addition
  • Primary gymnasium addition
  • 3rd and 4th grade additions
  • New secure entry sequence
  • Age-appropriate learning spaces for all students
  • Expanded learning spaces to add Art, Foreign Language and Stem to curriculums
The Challenge

How can the current site be utilized while implementing future-focused spaces and accommodating growing enrollment?

The Solution

Throughout the PK-8 campus, classrooms have been renovated to grades in a way that allow for easy flow, but also quick access to support spaces that enhance the educational experience including STEM, Art, Music, and Collaboration.

"The renovation has given the school space to add art, foreign language, and S.T.E.M. classes to the curriculum. Students didn’t have access to these subjects before the new additions. We were using every closet, every space in our district to educate our kids. Now we truly have the spaces we need."
- Dan Heidbreder, Superintendent​, Central School District #51