Posts by Ryan PIERCE
Lamar High School’s new culinary labs open
April 11, 2017 – The two new culinary labs at Lamar High School, funded by the 2014 Bond program, are now open and holding classes. Three adjacent classrooms were demolished and then renovated into the two culinary labs. Lamar had been the only AISD high school with only one kitchen. Nutrition teachers Alyce Monroe, Katy…
Read MoreAISD hosts groundbreaking ceremony for future Agricultural Science Center
April 10, 2017 – The AISD hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Agricultural Science Center last Thursday, April 7. AISD Board President Jamie Sullins and AISD Superintendent Marcelo Cavazos addressed the crowd and highlighted how this future districtwide facility will provide new opportunities for students. Sloan Harris of VLK Architects also spoke and described…
Read MoreBids for bond work at four elementaries due April 25
April 10, 2017 – The Board of Education of Arlington Independent School District will receive sealed proposals for bond-funded renovations at Pope, Speer, Webb and Wimbish Elementaries (CSP 17-78) until April 25, 2017. About the project The package includes adding two STEM labs, a strings room and security vestibule at each elementary, along with interior…
Read MoreProposals for Martin High School theater package due April 20
April 7, 2017 – Balfour Beatty Construction is requesting proposals for the Martin High School Theater Package, due April 20 by 2 p.m. About this project The scope of work includes the following: theater rigging, lighting, controls, audio and video systems, infrastructure, and orchestra pit cover. The project will receive Notice to Proceed in May…
Read MoreBond construction underway at Ellis Elementary
April 5, 2017 – Bond construction at Ellis Elementary is now fully underway. Site work started several weeks ago and drilling piers for an addition should start next week. Demolition of the back canopy is happening this week. The addition at Ellis will house two STEM labs, a strings room and a music room and…
Read MoreCrow Elementary addition is under construction
April 3, 2017 – Bond-funded construction at Crow Elementary is officially underway. Demolition started over spring break and the pouring of piers for the new addition is starting this week. The work at Crow will be done in two separate stages. The first stage, now underway, is the biggest with a nearly 4,000 square-foot addition.…
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