Project Update: Peck Elementary K-8 Expeditionary Learning

Latest Project Update (January 2024)

Current phase: Construction

Expected completion: 2024

The Peck K-8 Expeditionary Learning school will be the first of its kind in Guilford County.

Key Points of Interest

Continuing exterior and interior framing at both buildings.

Continuing MEP rough ins at both buildings.

Damp proofing and masonry brick in progress at Bldgs. C/D

Continuing installing canopies at both buildings.

Roof drain overflow work underway.

Site work prep for landscaping and landscaping to start.

Building Envelope and MEP commissioning in progress and continuing.

Finish spray fireproofing in C & D Buildings.

Prepping for intumescent paint.

Stairwells to be poured.

Key Project Information

Estimated budget: $41,323,632

Action: Rebuild as a regional K-8 expeditionary learning magnet

Timeline for project

Phase: 2

Begin date: To be determined

Estimated completion date: September 2024

Bid for bond suppliers timeline: 2022

Building history:

1929: Main building erected on 37 acres donated to the city for educational use, is one of the oldest in the Guilford County School system

1949: Additional classrooms and the cafeteria were built

1951: Added separate three-classroom building

1983: A media center and modernized administrative offices were added

1984: A four-classroom wing was added.

1998: A paved circular drive was added at the main entrance to the building from Florida Street.

1999: Added central heating and air-conditioning

2006: The classroom space at Peck was expanded by eight rooms, known as the Yarborough Annex. The cafeteria was enlarged to house two hundred children. The Pre-K lab was renovated to a double-sized classroom and the entire hall was upgraded to 2006 standards. In addition, Peck has six learning cottages.