Construction continues in the 2020-2021 School Year

After a hiatus in construction forced by COVID-19,  the Building the Future of Learning constructions projects continue to take shape as we head into the 2020-2021 school year. Here is a short video of progress make on the renovation of West Middle School, the new construction of Central Middle School, and the Portage Northern Natatorium.  Grand opening celebrations will be scheduled for a later date. 

Watch the Video Update 

New Traffic Patterns at Central Campus Due to Construction

There will be temporary traffic pattern changes at Central Middle School (CMS) and Central High School (CHS) from August to October of 2020. CMS parent drop-off will be on the west side of the new middle school building. Turn in at the light at S. Westnedge/McCamley Complex, and then make an immediate right turn into the service drive. (Pale green loop on the map). The CHS parent drop-off is the same as last year (turquoise color on the map).

 

Right turns only onto S. Westnedge will be allowed during school hours to help keep the traffic flowing. There will be a new temporary bus loop, and a new walking route for students. More details will be sent to CHS and CMS families in August. 

 

Construction progress continues to move forward through the winter months

Here are the latest updates on the Building the Future of Learning construction projects as of January 2020.

Central Middle School:

•       Continuing metal panel install on the exterior, but building is enclosed and dry
• ·     Drywall complete classroom wing all 3 floors. Finishes ongoing.
• ·     Drywall in other sections almost complete, finish painting has started in some areas
• ·     MEP rough-in almost complete, MEP Finishes have started

West Middle School Renovations:

• Phase 3: Woodshop, Digital Design, Art, Music, Choir & Orchestra are all moved and functioning in their new spaces.
• Phase 4: Science Room remodel, East (Old Art) was partitioned off over break, demolition ongoing.
• Phase 1: Former pool renovation to gymnasium: Ceilings and paint complete.  Floor slab prepped. Bathroom fixtures and partitions, entryway drywall, ceilings, flooring, finish paint on going. 

North Middle School

• Punch list work over break almost complete.
• Sound Attenuation panels (Tectum), Science room ceilings complete over break.
•  Did not get all the walls or the STEAM area due to manpower issues. 

Northern High School Natatorium

• Block ongoing, precast seating planks were set last week.  

Northern Athletic Event Facility

• Changes and fencing changes made

Central Athletic Event Facility

•         Punchlist, water issues, Sod, misc. grading: spring or as weather permits.