building project news

The Capital Project continues to progress this winter, on-budget and ahead of schedule. The Board’s Capital Project Committee, along with district officials and consultants, continue to monitor the project closely, focusing on maintaining fiscal accountability, safety and quality construction standards. To date a myriad of improvements have been realized, resulting in the active use of new and improved facilities. Construction progress continues forward, with anticipated completion of the new classroom and gymnasium additions later this June or sooner. Additional details regarding the project are provided at each Board of Education meeting and/or by contacting school superintendent, John Wiktorko, with comments, questions, or concerns.

New Building Project Slideshows

 

As is currently planned, by September 2008, the following general list of spaces will be renovated, built and ready for full use:

  • All classrooms, locker rooms, fitness center, gymnasium and other spaces associated with the new addition to the west of the main 1936 building will be complete and ready for active use. WAJ graduation is planned to be held in the new gymnasium on June 27, 2008.
  • Use of new music room, band room, distance learning room, and district offices in the 1956 wing
  • New Cafetorium, including new kitchen, serving areas, dining room, upgraded stage and supporting mechanicals.
  • 5 Elementary Classroom renovations in the existing 1986 wing
  • 3 Elementary Classrooms/service areas in the 1936 main building
  • Complete Demolition of the Butler Building
  • Removal of the Final Temporary Classrooms (trailers)
  • A multitude of infrastructure improvements

The new three classroom elementary addition (replacing the Butler Building) will be ready for use by March 2009.

The final summer building phase will include completion of athletic fields, landscaping, façade improvements, remaining main office, guidance and support spaces and classrooms in the 1936 building for the summer of 2009.

The listed improvements are in addition to the following renovated/new spaces already being used by students:

  • Two 6th grade elementary classrooms
  • Two 4th grade elementary classrooms
  • K-6 Art Classroom
  • K-6 Reading Classroom
  • K-6 Special Education/AIS Classroom
  • One High School Classroom
  • AIS Classroom
  • Upgrades to building envelope and mechanical systems
  • Front Bus Loop
  • New Sidewalks and Parking Areas

 


Pre-Construction Photos Link

Ground Breaking Ceremony Link

Indoor Renovations and New Addition Work 7/2007 Link

Outdoors & Site Work 7/2007 Link

Outdoors & Site Work 7/31/2007 Link

Indoor Renovations and New Addition Work 7/31/2007 Link

Outdoors & Site Work 8/8/2007 Link

Indoor Renovations and New Addition Work 8/8/2007 Link

Outdoors & Site Work 8/27/2007 Link

Indoor Renovations and New Addition Work 8/27/2007 Link

Outdoors & Site Work 8/27/2007 Link

Indoor Renovations and New Addition Work 8/27/2007 Link

Outdoors & Site Work 9/12/2007 Link

Indoor Renovations and New Addition Work 9/12/2007 Link

Outdoor & Site Update 10/25/2007 Link

Indoor Renovations and New Addition Work 10/25/2007 Link

Outdoor & Site Update 10/30/2007 Link