EHS Construction
Building For The FutureEmporia High School Construction
This project will build a new state of the art science department that will include a storm shelter. The existing science classrooms will be renovated into new special education rooms, updated classrooms, and collaborative student learning areas. Band, music and art rooms will be renovated. Work will upgrade building mechanical and electrical systems and repair the pool.
Project Update: 3/31/2021
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been able to start on demolition in the current art, band, and orchestra rooms. On our addition to the north, we have now been able to start on footings. Things are starting to look a lot different out here at EHS!
Ground Breaking Ceremony: 1/27/2021
Emporia Public Schools, in conjunction with HTK Architects and McCownGordon Construction, broke ground today at Emporia High School, the third project of the 2019 bond. The $78 million bond issue includes additions and renovations at eight schools, as well as a new early learning facility.
This construction project will provide new upgrades for EHS that include the addition of a state- of-the-art science department and storm shelter, renovation of existing science classrooms into new special education rooms and collaborative student learning areas, modernizing the band, music, and art rooms facilities, as well as upgraded mechanical and electrical systems. Additionally, the pool will also receive much-needed repairs.
Project Update: 1/22/2021
We started the week off by performing our second water shutdown on Monday. Everything for this went well and as planned. We are now starting the earthwork and this will be ongoing for the next couple of weeks. Things are starting to look a lot different out here at EHS!
EDI RANGEL
Project Superintendent – McCownGordon Construction
Project Update: 1/08/2021
Our crews continued digging for utilities over the last couple of weeks. We have been slowed down quite a bit by weather, but have been able to keep working. Getting ready for our next water shutdown on MLK Day!
EDI RANGEL
Project Superintendent – McCownGordon Construction
Project Update: 12/22/2020
We got started with the site demo this past week with the removal of the old canopy to the north of the building. This will continue for the next few weeks, weather pending. We were also able to get started digging for our utilities. Off to a good start here at Emporia High!
EDI RANGEL
Project Superintendent – McCownGordon Construction
