By 1812Blockhouse
At least three Richland County school districts are making substantial investments in the future of local education through projects to construct new buildings, renovate others, and build new athletic facilities.
Students in Shelby, Ontario, and Lexington will be benefiting from the changes over the coming years. Here are recent images from each project.
In Shelby, two such efforts are underway. The new Preschool through 8th grade building will house 1500 students and will combine current enrollments at Auburn and Dowds Elementaries, Little Whippets Preschool, and Shelby Middle School. The building will stand two stories tall and house 155,000 square feet of space. It is scheduled to open in Fall 2022.
Recent construction photos:
Also underway is a brand new football and soccer field which will feature a turf playing surface.
As you may know, the Shelby City School District is in the process of undertaking major improvements to our athletic facilities. We want to give our Whippet fan base the opportunity to make a financial contribution. To donate, visit https://t.co/7NisdoPERr. #WhippetPride pic.twitter.com/AI3e4NbcTH
— Shelby City Schools (@shelbywhippets) April 20, 2021
In Ontario, Ontario Middle Schools is getting a fresh look with new carpet and paint, among other changes.
Recent construction photos:
🏫 This summer, OMS is getting a facelift! We are getting new carpet, water bottle filling station, fresh paint, sensory room and a room for projects and reading circles! Be sure to thank our custodians for all they do over the summer months! #TheWarriorWay #MotivationalMonday pic.twitter.com/dd0PHOC6sF
— Ontario Schools (@SchoolsOntario) July 12, 2021
Renderings for the new 7-12 Building in Lexington were released earlier this month. Photos of the new school and updates on construction there can be found here:
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