Construction Updates

The purpose of this section of the Avonworth School District website is to provide our school community with up-to-date information regarding our current facility planning process. Information will be added as well as documentation to ensure the community is as informed as possible about this process. Please refer back to this site as it will be updated as we move through the current process.

You're Invited!

The Avonworth School District community is invited to an AHS/AMS open house to celebrate the completion of the construction project and explore the incredible new spaces that were created for our students.

Community Open House
April 22, 2025 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Avonworth High School/ Middle School

This event will include a ribbon cutting and several performances by our incredibly talented students.

Ribbon Cutting - 6:00 PM
Outside the Middle/High School Entrance

Jazz Band Performance - 6:30 PM
In the Auditorium

Drama Performances (Scenes from Sweeney Todd) - 7:15 PM
In the Auditorium

Choir Performances - Ongoing
Throughout the School

We appreciate the support of the Avonworth community and look forward to sharing these wonderful new spaces with you.

Middle/High School Construction Now Complete

December 2024 marked the substantial completion of the construction and renovation project at Avonworth Middle/High School. A project of this magnitude results from years of planning and due diligence on the part of the District’s Board of School Directors and Administration.

The current construction/renovation project analysis began in 2018 with a demographic study to understand the growth the District had been and anticipated to continue to experience. This was followed by a feasibility study and development of a facility master plan that engaged approximately sixty stakeholders in a design process over fourteen months. The primary goal resulting from this design process focused on the need for additional space to accommodate the growing student population. To accomplish this goal, a renovation of the current high school and a two-story addition at the middle school that would accommodate grades six through eight were identified as the primary needs.

The guiding principles identified for the project were:

To create flexible, engaging, and inspiring spaces that maximize learning.
Consider the overall district impact and long-term future by providing fiscally responsible and efficient solutions.
Create spaces that prioritize physical health, mental health, and safety.
Provide solutions that celebrate the values of Avonworth and foster a greater sense of community and pride.

The project's design focused on creating student-centered spaces that stress collaboration. The cafeteria/commons space increased significantly and now includes a beautiful collaboration space. The high school hallways were widened and now include two satellite learning lab spaces for collaboration.

The design of the middle school addition focused on utilizing the entire footprint of the space for learning. Classrooms feature garage doors that open to collaboration spaces, and identified rooms have retractable walls to allow for content integration and collaboration. The middle school also includes a satellite library and learning stairs.

Our school community will benefit from the renovated auditorium, where you can see our students' amazing musical and acting talents. The upgraded commons area also includes a new Lopes Lounge/concession stand that will enhance the experience of our fans and guests attending games or events in our gym and auditorium.

All middle and high school spaces were designed using biophilic design, an architectural approach that incorporates natural elements to create a healthier and more productive learning environment for students and staff.

In addition, the project upgraded all of the building's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components. It also improved the site plan to facilitate more efficient traffic flow during student arrival and dismissal.