Over four years, the district collaborated closely with the community and staff to meticulously plan an expansion and renovation. The goal? To accommodate growing enrollment and provide cutting-edge learning opportunities for students.
The expansion and renovation turbocharged the District's science, technology, engineering, math, art, and foreign language programs. To minimize disruption, construction was carefully phased, ensuring students could continue using the space throughout the work.
The project forged a powerful connection between two existing buildings through two sleek, newly constructed additions. Both CPS and CIS now enjoy expanded and modernized student media commons and dining commons. Renovations throughout the schools have created additional forward-thinking learning spaces, delivering age-appropriate environments that support every student's success.
How can the current site be utilized while implementing future-focused spaces and accommodating growing enrollment?
Throughout the PK-8 campus, classrooms have been renovated to grades in a way that allow for easy flow, but also quick access to support spaces that enhance the educational experience including STEM, Art, Music, and Collaboration.
- Band and Choir Addition
- Art Addition
- Primary gymnasium addition
- 3rd and 4th grade additions
- New secure entry sequence
- Age-appropriate learning spaces for all students
- Expanded learning spaces to add Art, Foreign Language and Stem to curriculums
This transformational educational environment is designed to support diverse students in learning through future-focused methods. Intentional features like operable walls and flexible seating facilitate easy collaboration and project-based learning. Additionally, bilingual teams and faculty can share students without leaving the classroom area, promoting seamless support.
The Central Transportation Facility, located on an 8.9-acre site in Kinloch, Missouri, was one of three transportation facilities owned and operated by the Special School District of St. Louis County.
Following a successful year-long master planning process, designed to address concerns of aging infrastructure and facility inequities, Lanphier High School was identified as a top priority for revitalization among the district's three high schools.