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.
How can the current site be utilized while implementing future-focused spaces and accommodating growing enrollment?
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.
- 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
Completed in 2022, the 11,519 s.f. gymnasium replacement consisted of all new flooring and paint work, bleachers, new basketball equipment, dedicated locker rooms, and new bathrooms. Environmental branding was added to the space, featuring the school colors throughout, as well as the school logo on the exterior of the building. Renovations were also done to the lobby, adding in environmental branding and creating a welcoming space for students, staff, and the community.
Understanding that early childhood students demand a different type of learning environment than their elementary school peers, the City of St. Charles School District established criteria for their new facility that was based on sensory learning, movement, imagination, and nature.
The new ALAH High School project will be a drastic change for the growing district. With an all new High School building, the district will be able to expand and plan for the future. The space will have numerous flexible collaboration zones where students can work in groups or collaborate with other classrooms. Flexible furniture will be throughout the space, allowing for each classroom to have the capability to do all kinds of learning, whether that be individual or group projects.