Construction complete

Tracy Wilson is looking forward to taking off her hard hat and getting back to her regular role as principal as the building construction comes to an end and the new school year begins.

“It’s been overwhelming this summer,” Wilson said. “I didn’t realize the involvement that I would have with the process as the building principal. Much like you would have when you build your house and contractors are saying, ‘What do you think about this?’ or ‘This is a change, what are your thoughts on it?’”

A new fitness center was added on the north end of the building, along with a new area for the TV 5 crew to work. The weight room has been open since it gained occupancy rights in the middle of July. Coaches and fall sports teams have been using the room ever since.  

The new rooms added to the music wing were due to be inspected at the beginning of September, so they could be open for use by the first day of school. Until then, workers were installing flooring and painting, and putting in new instrument lockers. Similar touch ups were being done in the main office area.

Outside of the building, the parking lot was repaved at the end of August to be done when students arrived on Sept. 8. Wilson also had to meet with a landscaper to touch up the area in front of the school.

The construction began last fall with the foundation for the new fitness center, and it was a part of the bond issue passed back in May 2014. Along with the roll out came one to one technology for the students and staff.

“The contractors have been wonderful to work with,” Wilson said. “I didn’t realize that this was a large house that I was really helping construct this summer and it’s been a lot of fun.”