Despite facing significant obstacles, including a flood-prone location and limitations on modifying existing structures, the district persevered, eventually resulting in a groundbreaking new building addition that redefined the school’s entrance and functionality.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of the project was the innovative solutions devised to overcome obstacles. Unexpected challenges, such as building atop a Core of Engineers’ creek, not only delayed the project but also added costs. However, in the long run, these challenges led to the creation of an exceptional new front entrance, breathing fresh life into the campus. The renovation also included thoughtful modifications to the original 1960s structure, maximizing functionality while preserving historical elements.
Close collaboration between the district and the community helped mitigate concerns, with proactive measures taken to address issues such as construction traffic and stormwater runoff. Ultimately, the project’s impact on the district and community was profound, addressing long-standing flooding issues, elevating the school’s STEM program to new heights, and creating a state-of-the-art learning environment that stands as a crown jewel among the district’s high schools.
- School Spirit Store
- High Bay Physics Lab
- Welcome Center
- Secured outdoor patio
Expanding the junior high into a 5-8 facility, a 5th grade wing will be added to the junior high to accommodate growing enrollment, adding five highly functioning learning spaces and a new unit office. New lockers will be added to the 6th grade wing, which will also be the new home of the enhanced junior high weight room.
A new Elementary School has been built to replace the outdated, non-functional, and rigid elementary spaces previously housed at Lincoln (3-5) and Washington (PK-2). The unified PK-5 facility implements best-practice education design in an approximately 65,000 s.f. building, creating 15%-20% square footage efficiencies for the district.
Following a successful year-long master planning process, designed to address concerns of aging infrastructure and facility inequities, Lanphier High School was identified as a top priority for revitalization among the district's three high schools.