FAIRMONT —
After more than two years of extensive, ongoing renovations, Fairmont Senior High School is almost ready to unveil its improvements.
After the school bond was passed in 2010, funds were dedicated to a list of upgrades needed by the school.
“This is the third school year that we have endured renovations,” FSHS Principal Chad Norman said. “Work has been completed throughout the school year and during the summer months. It’s been around the clock.”
City Construction has been the general contractor for the project which included transforming the former courtyard area into a state-of-the-art media center and several other upgrades such as new HVAC, windows and electrical systems, sprinklers, covered walkways, masonry restoration, resurfaced floors, updated restrooms, new water fountains and more.
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The focal point of Fairmont Senior High School’s renovations is the new media center. The bottom floor will host a large-group instruction area and a computer lab, while the balcony will house hardback library books. Among other renovations are new lab tables and equipment, new basketball hoops along with new windows in the main gym, and a new walkway to protect students and staff from weather elements when walking between buildings on campus. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER / PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY TED SAWYER
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The focal point of Fairmont Senior High School’s renovations is the new media center. The bottom floor will host a large-group instruction area and a computer lab, while the balcony will house hard-back library books. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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The bathrooms at Fairmont Senior High School have also benefitted from upgrades. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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Fairmont Senior High School’s science labs have all new lab tables and equipment. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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A new addition to Fairmont Senior High School is the brand new girls’ locker room. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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New basketball hoops along with new windows were installed in the main gym at Fairmont Senior High School. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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A new walkway at Fairmont Senior High School protects students and staff from weather elements when walking between buildings on campus. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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The girls’ gymnasium at Fairmont Senior High School also features a brand new scoreboard. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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New logos were painted on the floors in the girls’ gym at Fairmont Senior High School. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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Fairmont Senior High School principal Chad Norman stands in the school’s new media center. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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Fairmont Senior High School has been undergoing extensive renovations. The main building alone has benefitted from 315 new windows. PHOTOS BY KAYLYN CHRISTOPER
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