Claycomb Associates, Architects

This compact 61,000 sq foot facility for grades 3–5 shares a site with an existing campus in a rapidly growing community. The project challenge was to design the new campus to meet current and future growth within approximately 10 usable acres without compromising instructional program goals. Designers collaborated with District staff and administration to create innovative solutions and to design a one-of-a-kind facility that will serve students in this community for years.

This 86,300 square foot third generation prototype new elementary was updated and refined to meet changes in teaching and 21st century learning for a fast-growing community. The compact design can be replicated on any site, making it easy for the District to manage their exponential enrollment growth.

Through a combination of new construction and renovation, this project re-brands and extends the life of the District’s flagship high school. In keeping with the District’s vision of “Igniting Potential–Inspiring Success” this project touches all student programs. From new science labs and classrooms, an enlarged commons, expanded CTE spaces, new competition gym, and an updated stadium and new Field House, this campus will serve, ignite, and inspire current and future students for decades.

This project entailed repurposing an existing high school into a state-of-the-art junior high. In order to be good stewards, the Administration wanted to save as much of the original structure as possible. However, portions of the foundation were compromised, creating a unique challenge. Designers were able to save over half of the structure, incorporate 21st century learning and safety components, build in extra student capacity, and extend the life of an important community building.

For a community that has doubled in population since 2008 and is still growing, increased student enrollment in this District is certain. This 89,990 square foot prototype new elementary with capacity for 750 students will allow the District to keep up with an increasing student population, and the consolidated footprint will easily translate to future sites.

This 170,000 square foot addition and renovation includes new classrooms, administration, competition gym, locker and training rooms, fine arts suite, and performing arts center. The key project goal was to expand high school opportunities for students and build one of the most technically advanced performing arts centers in the state. In a district known for its athletic prowess, this project is an expression of the community’s commitment to academic and fine arts success.

This project incorporates 30,000 sq feet of existing space with 115,000 sq feet of new construction to create a state-of-the-art middle school campus on an existing school site. Special consideration was given to ensure that the academic and social development needs of this student population were addressed. Common spaces were sized and located for shared community use, ensuring that this revitalized facility will continue to serve all stakeholders.

The project’s scope converted a 1970s high school into a 4-5 campus from the inside-out without adding square footage or changing the building’s footprint. To best serve young learners, classrooms were reorganized by grade and all physical surfaces were replaced. Core spaces were relocated and renovated for greater functionality. Driveways were separated and loading areas were expanded and covered with extra-wide canopies to improve safety and traffic flow, while enhancing campus appearance.

The project’s scope converted a 1970s high school into a 4-5 campus from the inside-out without adding square footage or changing the building’s footprint. To best serve young learners, classrooms were reorganized by grade and all physical surfaces were replaced. Core spaces were relocated and renovated for greater functionality. Driveways were separated and loading areas were expanded and covered with extra-wide canopies to improve safety and traffic flow, while enhancing campus appearance.

This 254,364 square foot addition and renovation relieves overcrowding, expands core facilities, rebrands this campus for the next generation of graduates, and ensures the long-term functionality of the district’s flagship high school.

This new 85,530 square foot state-of-the-art campus is home to 4th-6th grade students. The 18-acre site abutted an existing neighborhood as well as the district’s high school, so careful consideration was given to ensure access and functionality. Instructional goals for the campus included collaborative learning, ubiquitous technology, and adaptable, age-appropriate learning spaces. According to the principal, “The opportunities for our students are endless in this building.”

This new elementary school replaced 3 aging campuses and created a new, unified facility for grades K–5. The 2-story, 129,069 square foot building is located where one of the previous campuses stood, so careful consideration was given during construction to ensure minimal disruptions to students, staff, and parents. Curriculum alignment, student access to technology, individualized instruction, and excitement for learning has flourished in the new campus.