Building blocks of the summer construction
The need for new lockers and classroom space became clear as administration discussed the possibility of bringing the sixth grade to the Upper School.
Administrators first recruited an architect to make a sketch of potential changes to the building.
After the sixth grade move was finalized, administration’s priorities shifted to creating separate spaces for middle and high school students.
The final stamp of approval came from the Board of Directors after the project was reviewed by three different committees.
CESJDS ultimately chose Construction Services and Supply, Inc. (CSSI), a local building company, to complete the renovation.
CSSI began remodeling the Upper School campus immediately following the 2015-2016 school year.
Changes to the Upper School building
Middle school administrators’ and counselors’ offices are now in the 100’s
Educational Support Services classrooms are now in the 200’s
College and high school guidance counselors’ offices are now in the 300’s
The new conference room is located in the back of the atrium
New gender-neutral bathroom in the science hallway
The guidance suite is now the Innovation Center for Robotics and Design
The old conference room now houses the admissions staff
A new Makerspace was created at the back of the Levitt Media Center
Lockers were added to the alcove near the 100’s for the larger middle school