GCS Construction Update " Building Futures"

Guilford Elementary

 

Prior to the $200 million construction bond which passed in 2000, Guilford County Schools (GCS) had not seen major construction since the 1970’s. That bond built five new schools and funded major renovations in six schools, and because GCS carefully managed funds, the district was able to include several additional projects not originally outlined in the 2000 bond. Guilford County voters then approved a $300 million construction bond in 2003, which provided resources for six new schools, four replacement schools and a great deal of renovations and expansions.

One of the final projects from the 2003 construction bond referendum, Guilford Elementary is days away from completion. This brand new 740-student capacity school is a replacement for Guilford Primary and will incorporate fourth- and fifth-grade students who were previously attending Guilford Middle. Expected to be finished by mid-July, the crews are putting the finishing touches on the campus, such as cabinetry and flooring. Outside, the parking areas are paved, sidewalks are in and canopies are raised.
Principal Eunice Isley said the faculty, staff and students of the former Guilford Primary are ready to make the move: “Everybody has been anticipating this for a couple years. Everybody who has seen it is really excited and very impressed with the school.”

The biggest adjustment for the new school is the addition of fourth and fifth grades. Beyond the advantages of a having a comprehensive elementary facility, Isley said the added grade levels will have a huge benefit to the students in the classroom. “We’re excited for our ABC scores,” Isley said. “Just being able to follow those students to the fifth grade makes a difference academically.”

 

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