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 Many of the outdated spaces were brought up to 21st century standards and are ready for future-focused learning for years to come.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.
The district had two separate schools that served their small, rural student population. Both campuses needed extensive updates and lacked 21st century spaces. The new, smaller single campus school serves the district within a tighter footprint with increased 21st century program space.
In 2017, District 186 embarked on a 2-year comprehensive master plan that led to a successful sales-tax referendum. The journey involved the coordination and cooperation of many entities with differing missions uniting for a common goal.
The new 81,500 s.f. Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School will house K8 students with environments that revolve around student-focused learning. Flexible and collaborative work spaces will be incorporated to engage students to work in small groups.