The project at Triad High School includes an 818-seat auditorium, complete with a balcony and stage, designed to accommodate up to 120 musicians and theatrical performances. The theater and multi-purpose room feature modern audio-visual systems, as well as cutting-edge theatrical lighting and rigging within the performance space. The addition also consists of four classrooms, averaging 865 square feet each, and a 1,700 square foot commons area for performing arts students and instructional use.
The renovations involve expanding and upgrading the culinary arts classroom with new sinks, cabinets, and appliances, in addition to new finishes. The art rooms are being reconfigured to provide a single 1,240 square-foot classroom with new finishes, cabinets, lighting, and sinks, along with a general classroom. The existing stage is being transformed into a new band room to accommodate approximately 100 students. The new band room, as well as the existing choral and instrumental music rooms, will be equipped with new recording and playback equipment. The existing stepped seating area in the cafeteria will be infilled to create a level floor, providing a more usable and versatile seating area within the cafeteria. The existing CTE suite is being completely reconfigured to provide two classrooms of approximately 530 sf each, two labs measuring 1,280 SF and 1,230 SF, a 2,500 SF metals shop, and a wood shop measuring 1,330 SF.
New finishes, work countertops, lighting, and ventilation are being provided in the CTE rooms. The exterior of the building addition consists of brick-faced architectural precast concrete panels at the theater and multi-purpose room, with a glass curtainwall and metal panels at the two-story high lobby. The classroom portion of the addition features brick and cast stone veneer.
After completing a community engagement process and passing a referendum, this district’s iconic, historic building received much needed upgrades. This high-achieving district now features facilities that are up to par with their high-quality academic, fine arts and athletic performance standards.
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District #307 is embarking on a transformative $70 million facility improvement plan, made possible through a $62 million voter-approved referendum and an $8 million commitment from the District. This ambitious three-year initiative is scheduled for completion by Fall 2028.
The district spent four years working with the community and staff to plan for an expansion and renovation with the goal of meeting the needs of growing enrollment and providing future-focused learning opportunities to students.