Below is a brief update on the bond construction projects for each campus.
Lorena Primary School
• Addition of new wing to house 2nd grade and a new secured entrance
• Plans have been released for bids.
• Breaking ground for new wing: October 8, 2013
• 10 Month construction including wing and new secured entrance
• LPS will begin the 14-15 school year as a Pre-K through 2nd grade campus.
Lorena Elementary School
• Renovations include new administrative and support areas for additional classroom space, addressing handicap accessibility as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system repairs and replacements to meet current codes and improve energy efficiency.
• New addition to provide a secured entrance and new entry design
• Tentative Dates:
- Early March 2014 – release bid documents
- Late March 2014 – bid date
- April 2014 – Begin construction
• 4 month construction
• LES will begin the 14-15 school year as a 3rd -5th grade campus.
Lorena Middle School
• Construction includes cafeteria expansion to alleviate overcrowded lunches and to serve as concession area for the gym, flooring replacements, and a new secured entrance.
• Tentative Dates:
- Early November 2013 – release bid documents
- Late November 2013 – bid date
- December 2013 – Begin construction
• 7 month construction
• LMS will begin the 14-15 school year as a 6th -8th grade campus.
Lorena High School
• Building additions for new classrooms, cafeteria, gym, athletics and support spaces that will connect all buildings under one roof, creating a more secure campus as well as library media center expansion and a new, relocated secured entrance to the building.
• Athletic stadium renovations including moving home side to visitor side, new concessions, restrooms, increased seating, press box and field and track improvements.
• Tentative Dates:
- Early March 2014 – release bid documents
- Late March 2014 – bid date
- April 2014 – Begin construction
• 12 month construction
• All construction and renovations at Lorena High School should be complete by the beginning of the 15-16 school year.
