High School Updates

Eastern High

The final phases are underway at Eastern High. Crews are putting up sheet rock, ceiling grid and lights. With sidewalks being poured and the curb and gutters in place, the entrance to the school is nearly complete as final grading continues. The mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors are on schedule, and students will occupy the new school the Monday following spring break. The replacement school is a prototype of Northern High, and it features many of the same sustainable building features, like a rainwater catchment system.

Dean B. Pruette SCALE School

GCS administrators, who formerly called the English Road facility home, vacated the building in order to make room for the Dean B. Pruette SCALE School. The facility needed a number of upgrades. New air conditioning, an elevator and new finishes throughout make the building a great learning atmosphere for students. The interior of the building was completely gutted and new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler and technology systems were installed. The building was also re-configured for classrooms, with new interior wall partitions in place and drywall added. An elevator is being installed along with a new kitchen and dining room. The final project, which is 85 percent complete and expected to be open in January 2009, will feature a media center/computer room and exercise room as well.