I am absolutely thrilled to bring you a fantastic update on the incredible progress being made across our district with our most recent Capital Construction Project! It's an exciting time as we enhance our facilities to provide an even better environment for our students and staff.
Here's a look at what's been happening:
Secondary School: A New Era of Safety and Comfort!
Our Secondary School is buzzing with activity, and we're so proud of the strides we've made:
A Grand Welcome! The new Secure Entrance Addition and Renovations are in full swing and will be ready to welcome our students on the very first day of school! The reconstructive work on the Entrance Ramp and Stairs, is also nearing completion, ensuring a smooth and safe entry for everyone. While some cosmetic touches will continue along such as the canopy modification and the construction of the secure entrance addition, the essential access points will be open! Foundation walls are in and floor/framing to commence within the next week or so. This will continue and not impact teaching and learning.
Essential Upgrades Complete! We've successfully replaced the Deteriorated Basement and Crawl Space Sanitary Piping, and the Basement Sump Pumps have been replaced with a crucial capital outlay project – ensuring a healthy and functional foundation for our school. The 6th Grade Science Room also boasts a brand-new in-floor drain for its pumped sink!
Sparkling New Restrooms! Our 6th and 7th Grade Corridor Toilet Rooms are getting their final touches and will be fully renovated, modern and ready for students!
Lighting in the gymnasiums are in progress as well as a new wrestling mat hoist
Future Enhancements: Looking ahead, we anticipate replacing the Elevator Equipment during Christmas break and upgrading older roof exhaust fans and various mechanical heating components next summer. Additional heat is also being provided to the 6th and 7th Grade Corridor to keep everyone cozy!
Elementary School: Modernizing for the Future!
Our Elementary School is also seeing significant improvements:
Roofing Nears Completion! The replacement of older roofing is almost complete, with anticipated full completion by the second week of September. No more leaking in to our beloved school! (Weather Pending of course)
Continuous Improvements: Work is ongoing to repipe the hot water supply to the kitchen and replace the emergency generator, ensuring our facilities run smoothly and efficiently.
Looking Forward: Next summer, we anticipate replacing older mechanical heating equipment for enhanced comfort.
District-Wide Upgrades & Repairs: Enhancing Every Corner!
Across our entire district, we're implementing critical upgrades:
Advanced Safety Systems! The new School Fire Alarm and Public Address Systems are almost complete at the Secondary School, with the Elementary School scheduled for next summer. We're also thrilled to announce that our School Building Security Systems(Cameras) have been completely upgraded, ensuring a safer environment for everyone!
Brighter and Greener! The replacement of older interior lighting with energy-efficient LED systems is fully complete in the Elementary School and HS/MS is nearing completion(need to finish library and multi-purpose gym), brightening our hallways and classrooms while being kinder to our planet!
Heating Upgrades in Progress: The replacement of school heating boilers, expansion tanks, boiler room piping, and older cabinet heaters in corridors are all in progress and will continue to improve our heating infrastructure.
Future Plans: We anticipate major upgrades to Mechanical Heating Controls, Valves, and Actuators next summer, along with the reconstruction of portions of our Waste Water Treatment System in January/February.
Athletic Fields: Ready for Action!
Our athletic facilities are getting a fantastic facelift:
Track & Field Transformation! The reconstruction of the Stadium Running Track and Athletic Field, including additional drainage, is well underway and is anticipated to be completed by the end of October. We've encountered some unexpected challenges with site conditions and protected wetlands, which has modestly extended our project timeline. We're working diligently to complete the project as quickly as possible. The students are excited and I am confident it'll be worth the wait.
Improved Drainage: Work is in progress to add drainage to the Rear Athletic Fields, ensuring optimal playing conditions.
New Athletic Field Coming Soon! The reconstruction of the Route 2 Athletic Field with additional drainage is anticipated to begin shortly, bringing another fantastic resource to our community!
Transportation: Paving the Way for Convenience!
Our transportation facilities are also receiving important attention:
Future Parking Lot Improvements: The reconstruction of the Parking Lot and correction of the transition to the road is anticipated to be completed next summer, making arrivals and departures smoother for everyone.
New updated Fuel tanks: Have been installed and are operational
Building Exterior Refresh: Work will begin this fall to reconstruct the deteriorated building exterior and concrete slabs. Additionally, the replacement of older building mechanical heating and plumbing components will also commence this fall, ensuring our facilities are in top shape!
We are incredibly excited about these transformations and the positive impact they will have on our entire community. Thank you for your continued support as we build a brighter future for our students!
Sincerely,
Dr. Angelina Maloney