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| NCH Schools accept funding offered by OSFC for new schools. |
FUNDING OFFERED TO NCH SCHOOL DISTRICT BY STATE
In the fall of 2000, OSFC (Ohio School Facilities Commission) evaluated North College Hill School District facilities. In 2004 a District Facilities Assessment Committee was formed to analyze the school facility needs of our district and make recommendations to the Board. In the spring of 2006 three community meetings were held to receive feedback on the proposed grade configuration and locations of the buildings. Design proposals were received and an architect was selected for the building project. The cost of the project is approximately $38,500,000. The state share will be 63% of the cost of the project. The local share will be about $14,500,000.
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| Excitement mounts as construction begins. |
VOTERS APPROVE NEW SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS
In the November 2007 election, residents of North College Hill School District voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bond issue that would allow the district to build new schools, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2010.
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| Pictured left to right: NCH School District Administrators: Clovernook Principal, Sheri Johnson; NCH Jr-Sr High School Assistant Principal, Lori Cargile; Becker and Goodman Principal, Joanna Sears; Treasurer, Sandy Chance; Superintendent, Gary Gellert; Assistant Superintendent, Kay Faris; Pupil Personnel Director, Mary Senter; NCH Jr-Sr High School Assistant Principal, Ann Brinkley; and NCH Jr-Sr High School Assistant Principal, Joseph Loechle "turn the dirt". |
"TURNING THE DIRT"
NCH students, staff, residents and alumni gathered Friday evening, 9/12/08, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new schools. Charles Ashing, Class of 1954 and NCH Alumni President, welcomed guests, followed by the Presentation of the Colors and the Pledge of Allgiance by Boy Scout Troop 150. The National Anthem was played by the NCH High School band and accompanied by the NCH High School Choir. Following the presentation of "My Life Is in Your Hands" sung by the choir, Superintendent Gary Gellert, NCH Mayor Dan Brooks, and Board of Education President Carolyn Jones spoke briefly. Essays were written and read by Azavieria Payne, Goodman grade 3; Sawyer Whalen, Clovernook grade 5; Demetrius Williams, Becker grade 6; Jerry Ector, Jr. High grade 8; Emily Krebs, High School grade 10; and John Brandon, High School grade 12. Board and community members, administrators, students and staff took part in the traditional "turning of the dirt". The program concluded with singing of the Alma Mater, the Fight Song, and closing remarks by Charles Ashing.
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| Future site of the North College Hill Elementary School 11/13/08 |
BUILDING OUR FUTURE FROM THE GROUND UP
Early site work for the elementary school began in late October with site work scheduled for the middle-high school in January. The single story portion of the high school will be demolished in January. The programs housed in that portion of the building will be relocated to the two-story portion of the junior-senior high school.
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| Rendering of North College Hill High School. |
OPENING FALL 2010
Excitement mounts as construction continues for the North College Hill Schools. The Board of Education voted at the November 17, 2008 meeting to name the new schools North College Hill Elementary School, North College Hill Middle School and North College Hill High School.
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| Rendering of North College Hill Elementary School. |
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MERGE
Becker, Clovernook and Goodman Elementary Schools will officially close their doors at the end of the 2009-2010 school year and reopen in the fall of 2010 in a new location with a new name. Students in preschool through grades 4 will join together and attend North College Hill Elementary School.
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| Construction extends to the parking lot of the football and soccer fields. 11/21/08 |
WORK CONTINUES DESPITE COLD WEATHER
Despite extremely cold temperatures, work at the construction site continues. Mountains of dirt appeared as fields were leveled for construction. Temporary fences, heavy equipment, "Keep Out" signs, and mounds of dust and dirt mark this as a very busy construction area.
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| Aerial shot of school construction site. |
NEITHER SNOW, NOR RAIN, NOR HEAT, NOR GLOOM OF NIGHT....
The new schools building project is on schedule and on budget. For the elementary school, the mass grading, erosion control and east storm system are 100% complete, and the building pad has been finish-graded. For the middle/high school stadium storm, electrical CY, internal remodeling and Phase I prep is 100% complete.
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| The fine arts wing of the high school was demolished in February. |
... AND THE WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN
The demolition of the single story of the high school between the gymnasium and the auditorium is nearing completion. Care is being taken to recycle most of the materials. Our project is following the LEED guidelines and we are on track to be certified GOLD. The new middle school and high school will be built in this area. The Board reviewed and approved the construction documents at the meeting February 12. Bids for the construction will be advertised and opened on March 12. Above ground construction will begin at the end of April.
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| Just a peek at what lies below. (4/24/09) |
HEY! WHAT'S GOING ON OVER THERE?
Digging continues, ground is moved, men and large equipment work daily, while by-standers search for progress. It still looks like a large, flat, muddy, barren piece of land where nothing has actually been accomplished. But underneath that piece of ground lies the foundation of what is to come. - NCH Elementary School Progress Report - May 2009
Stone Paving - 1000% Complete
Meter Pit - 100% Complete
Site Gas - 100% Complete
Early Site Punchlist - 95% Complete
Mobilization - 100% Complete
Building Pad - 100% Complete
Asphalt Paving to start week of 5/18/09
Foundations to start week of 5/18/09
Masonry Bearing Walls for Gym, Mech, and Cafeteria to start week of 5/25
Schedule Status: On Schedule
- NCH Middle/High School Status Report - May 2009
Stone Paving - 1000% Complete
Storm Detention - 100% Complete
Site Gas - 100% Complete
Early Site Punchlist - 95% Complete
Mobilization - 100% Complete
Building Pad - 100% Complete
Asphalt Paving to start week of 5/18/09
Foundations to start week of 5/18/09
Masonry Bearing Walls for HS Wing to start week of 5/25
Schedule Status: On Schedule
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| May 18, 2009 |
CAN A SCHOOL REALLY FIT IN THAT SPACE?
Progress has finally become evident for impatient onlookers. Foundation work for the new buildings has begun. North College Hill Elementary School Progress Report - June 2009
Early Site Punchlist - 100% Complete
Base Asphalt Paving - 100% Complete
Foundations - 50% Complete
Foundation Block - 30% Complete
Masonry Bearing Walls - Started
Underground Plumbing - Commenced
Site Electric - 100% Complete
Underground Electric - Commenced NCH Middle/High School Progress Report June 2009
Early Site Punchlist - 100% Complete
Asphalt Paving - Will Start in June
Foundations - 20% Complete
Foundation walls - 20% Complete
Masonry bearing walls - Starting week of 6/8 in HS Wing
Removal of Gym Celiling - 50% Complete
New Gas Service Piping - Starting week of 6/8
Auditorium & Backstage Rough-in - Starting week of 6/8
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