New and Renovated Elementary School

Click to see a larger version Windows Each classroom has 5 large windows and shelves underneath Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Shelves Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Art Room Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Teacher Desk and Chair Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Teacher Desk Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Kidney Shaped Table and Adult Chair For small group instruction. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 1st Grade Student Desks and Chairs Kindergarten rooms have tables, 1st through 4th grade will have desks. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Easel; 2-Sided with Baskets Each classroom will have one. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Reading Group Table With Flexible Stools Stools allow for "active" seating. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Back Side of Classroom Mail Cart Has a white board and is magnetic. Can be used for another teaching "station" or small group work. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Classroom Mail Cart Each student will have a "mailbox" for papers, and notes that need to go home. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Island, Sink, and Cubbies In K and 1st grade rooms. Sink is by the restroom and island can be used for small group instruction and projects. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 1st Grade Classroom K-1 classrooms have "cubbies/lockers" in the classroom along with an island. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Media Center Exterior work continues. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Hallway Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Classroom Picture taken March, 2018 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Media Center Interior Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Media Center Brick Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Classroom Floors All classrooms have the same carpet. The marmoleum is one of 3 colors as pictured. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Classroom Flooring Carpet in most of the classroom. Marmoleum will cover non-carpeted areas. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Classroom Bathroom All kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms will have their own bathroom. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Girls Bathroom February, 2018. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Boys Bathroom February, 2018. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Lockers In the 4th grade wing. February, 2018. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Media Center January, 2018 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Restroom January, 2018. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Casework of 4th Grade Addition January, 2018 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version K-1 Playground Area and Entrance January, 2018 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Historic Brick on Media Center/Cupola Tower Picture taken in January, 2018 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version First Grade Classroom January, 2018. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Interior Door In a non-classroom area (staff restroom). Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Beautiful Brick Work January 5, 2018. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Brickwork in early January Cold temperatures. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Interior of 4th grade classroom On the back side of the building and facing the "old" section of Velma Matson that remains. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Interior of Media Center Facing downtown. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Facing Downtown A reused feature on the brick. Picture taken on 11.28.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Facing Downtown Exterior wall of the media center. Picture taken on 11.28.17. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Doorways to 4th Grade Rooms Doorways framed in. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Interior Wall of 4th Grade Almost ready for drywall. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Connecting Old and New The new 4th grade wing on the left is connected to the existing 3rd grade wing on the right. (Picture taken on 10.03.17 from the north.) Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Back of the Media Center This section of the building faces downtown. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Work on the Media Center Media Center is located in the back facing downtown. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Working on the Big Wall in the Back This is one of the media center walls. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version First Grade Classroom Windows. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version First Grade Classrooms Floor was poured recently. Picture taken on 10.03.17. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Entrance to 1st grade wing K and 1st grade wings will have their own entrances to be utilized at the beginning of the school day. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Grass on the Hill Retaining wall and back drive. New grass planted and starting to grow on the hill. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Wing gets concrete Concrete has been poured in 4th grade wing. Can also see the beginnings of an interior wall. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Connecting Old & New The new 4th grade wing on the right. The existing building on the left. In the end will all be connected. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Boiler Room Located where the locker rooms used to be. A lot of work has been done in this room the last few months. Picture taken on 09.13.17. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Wall This wall blocks off where the former exit to the playground existed. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Wall This wall blocks off where the former "glass enclosed hallway" was located. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Photos of Same Area. First one taken on 07.24.17 and the one on the right was taken on 08.17.17 This opening used to lead to the glassed in entrance area that connected the old part and this "newer" part. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Hallway In the Center of 4th Grade Classroom Wing 2 classrooms on the left and 2 classrooms on the right. (5th classroom is behind the photographer) Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Hallway Hallway between 2 classrooms on the left and 2 classrooms on the right. (August 10, 2017) Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Classroom Picture taken on 08.17.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Temporary Velma Matson Office A peek into the "new" temporary school office at Velma Matson for the 2017-2018 school year. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Exterior of New 4th Grade Wing Picture taken on 08.17.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Access Drive & Retaining Wall So fire trucks have access to the rear of the facility, a drive was added which necessitated a retaining wall. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Where the Old Building Used To Be Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Mechanical Room Installation of new equipment has started. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Mechanical Room (Was the old locker room.) Now has a cement floor. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version West Side of 2nd Grade Wing Getting ready to add footers and foundation. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Fence on Retaining Wall Starting to be constructed - 07.24.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Thank You Sign Sign at the construction site. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Bus lane. Picture taken from the west on 07.18.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Bus lane along Post Street Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New Wall for 4th Grade Wing Classrooms here to have 5 large windows! Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version New curb Going in along the property. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Mechanical Room Stub outs for mechanicals in old locker room. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Bleachers Removed Unused bleachers were removed with the goal to improve this space. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Ceiling Tiles Gone Need to be able to run mechanicals through existing building to new areas. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Construction New building begins. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Cement blocks Waiting for a new permanent home. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Completed Retaining Wall From the bottom. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Completed Retaining Wall From the top. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version The building is gone Work to continue on removing the concrete basement and foundation. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version The Basement This will take some time to remove. Photo taken on 07.06.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Foundation coming out This will be a lengthier process - getting the concrete foundation removed after the building was torn down. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th Grade Wing Area The new 4th grade addition. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 3rd grade wall Current 3rd grade outside wall is shown. This wall will come out to the new poured footing area during a subsequent phase of the project. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Retaining Wall Work continues. Currently 7 "blocks" high. Will be 9 "blocks" high at the highest point. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Foundation of Building The building is gone. Now the process of getting the foundation up. Taken on 07.06.17 from the east. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Who Left Papers in Their Inbox? This assignment will definitely be marked "late." :-) Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version 4th grade wing Walls/footings are in for 4th grade wing. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Initial Concrete for 4th grade Starting on the 4th grade wing which is on the east side of the "newer" part of the building. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Retaining Wall Taken from down the hill on June 28. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Retaining Wall Picture taken on June 28 from the east. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Walls Left Not a lot left as of June 28. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version The basement Taken on June 28. Basement to be removed after the July 4th holiday. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Work on Retaining Wall Taken on June 28 from the west. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version "Dog houses" for Underground Water Retention System This will significantly reduce the amount of rainwater runoff in the neighboring area. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Unused locker room floor Concrete taken up so room can be re-purposed. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version What used to be an unused locker room The concrete floor has been removed. Will be reconfigured for mechanical room. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Footings for 4th grade wing Ready for the concrete Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Forms in place Ready for footings on the west side. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Forms ready for concrete footings to be poured West side of the building taken on 06.26.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version A picture taken from the south Taken on 06.26.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Getting smaller Another view of the building from the west on 06.26.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version More retaining wall block has been added 06.26.17 Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Remains of building on 06.26.17 Picture taken from the west. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Preparing for 4th Grade Wing A shot taken from the south on the east side of the "newer" portion of the building where the new 4th grade wing will be located. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Building demolition and retaining wall A shot of the building demolition as well as the retaining wall work in the back taken from the east. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Building Demolition from the East A shot of the building demolition taken from the east. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Perimeter Fencing Fencing installed to keep the area safe. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Locker room cleaned out. The unused locker room will be modified to be a mechanical room. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Re-purpose the unused locker room This area which was previously unused, will become the new mechanical room. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Locker room cleanout. Exterior of locker room area where new mechanical room will be. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Building Demolition from the West Photo taken from the west on 06.22.17. The "newer" part that will remain is in the background. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Retaining Wall Work Back of the building facing downtown will have a retaining wall. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Back of the Building Retaining Wall Beginning installation of the retaining wall in the back of the building face downtown. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Building Demolition on 06.20.17 Machine working on demo. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Building demolition Progress being made on demolition. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Back of the Building Work Prepping the area for installation of a retaining wall. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Machine Working This machine in between the old part getting torn down and the "newer" part that will be renovated. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version The Big Ole Boiler It served us well but it is time to retire. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Demolition begins Machines start dismantling the building. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Parking lot taken up This is the view by the building looking south. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Site work on 06.19.17 Parking lot taken up. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Mr. DeShano, Ms. Blamer, and Ms. Melvin Mr. DeShano, Ms. Blamer, and Ms. Melvin meet with The Christman Company on the site. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Parking Lot Cleared The former parking lot was removed. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Cupola Prepped for Removal The cupola will be reused in the new building. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery
Click to see a larger version Perimeter Fencing Installed around the premises to keep the area safe. Skip to end of gallery Skip to start of gallery

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