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
A competition gym addition, with secure entry and office suite, increases health and wellness opportunities for students and staff, while addressing the district-wide space shortage for student activities. The addition serves as a new front door for visitors, creating a positive first impression for Heyworth CUSD #4.
The new high school addition provides spaces that are flexible and have more than one function. Moveable walls, reconfigurable furniture, shared faculty offices, and multi-functional spaces create a 21st century learning environment in a smaller footprint.
Despite facing significant obstacles, including a flood-prone location and limitations on modifying existing structures, the district persevered, eventually resulting in a groundbreaking new building addition that redefined the school’s entrance and functionality.