Orland School District 135 is initiating a massive construction effort involving five significant projects across the district. These developments are designed to expand and enhance the current school facilities, providing a more flexible and enriched learning environment.
Five school additions are planned to make our existing schools more flexible to support some of the immediate and long term needs of the District. Prairie is the first site to begin construction, with equipment and fencing already in place.
The following is a list of the 5 schools and a brief listing of the work involved:
Prairie Elementary - School Addition
The 7,500 square foot addition will include:
- 5 new classrooms
- 3 new offices
- 1 new conference room
- New bathrooms
- Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
Orland Jr. High - School Addition
The 2,200 square foot addition will include:
- New fitness center
- Updates to large gym
- Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
Liberty Elementary - School Addition
The 5,500 square foot addition will include:
- 3 new classrooms
- 2 new office spaces
- New bathrooms
- Updates to entrance
- Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
High Point Elementary - School Addition
The 15,500 square foot addition will include:
- New gym
- 4 new classrooms
- Updates to current art room
- New student entrance
- New staff workroom
- New bathrooms
- Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
Centennial Elementary - School Addition
The 7,900 square foot addition will include:
- 5 new classrooms
- 1 new office
- 1 conference room
- New bathrooms
- Updates to current music room
- New early childhood playground
- Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
Patch News states that the District is committed to providing as much transparency as possible regarding these large-scale projects. Detailed display boards outlining the specifics of the construction are available at Board meetings throughout the summer.
This ambitious undertaking is slated for completion in Fall 2024. Despite the extensive construction work, the District's focus remains on providing an uninterrupted and conducive learning environment. The construction schedule has been meticulously planned to ensure that the learning experience of students during the 2023-2024 school year remains unaffected.
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Orland School District 135's commitment to advancing the learning experience of its students is evident in these major construction projects. These additions reflect a keen understanding of immediate and long-term needs, promoting a more spatially flexible and enriched learning environment. As the District embarks on this new chapter, the anticipation is high for the completion of these projects and the enhanced educational opportunities they will provide.
