After completing a community engagement process and passing a referendum, this district’s iconic, historic building received much needed upgrades. This high-achieving district now features facilities that are up to par with their high-quality academic, fine arts and athletic performance standards.
Washington Elementary received a 14-classroom addition to house the district’s PK-3 programs on a secure site, as well as a multipurpose gymnasium and air conditioning.
Monticello High School’s addition includes nine classrooms and a secure entry and administration office. Many of the outdated spaces were brought up to 21st century standards and are ready for future-focused learning for years to come. Students enjoy a reimagined media center, auditorium, classrooms, locker rooms, STEM labs and restroom upgrades, all while keeping the character of the historical facade.
- Historic Renovation
- Classroom Addition
- Secure Entry
- Administrative Office
- Media Center
- STEM Labs
- New Auditorium
To accommodate 21st-century educational programs, Monticello High School required a facility upgrade.
After passing a bond referendum, Monticello HS received upgrades including a reimagined media library, STEM labs, updates to a variety of classrooms and environmental branding to bring a fresh look to the facility.
The district mascot and colors are featured throughout the building.
Bright and engaging graphics are used to connect the old and new portions of the historic building.
Environmental graphics showcase motivational words, phrases, and quotes.
Despite challenges such as rocky terrain and limited usable acreage, the district proceeded, with the new school designed to replace an aging building, which would be repurposed for early childhood education and storage.
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.
This transformational educational environment is designed to support diverse students in learning through future-focused methods. Intentional features like operable walls and flexible seating facilitate easy collaboration and project-based learning. Additionally, bilingual teams and faculty can share students without leaving the classroom area, promoting seamless support.