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Construction is Complete!
All New Campus at Blackwell High School
Take an old school and make it new said Blackwell voters in the Nov. 9, 2021, election. By more than 80% yes votes, a bond was approved to remodel the Blackwell High School campus built in 1962.
The remodeling began at the end of school, May, 2022, and has now been completed as of August 2024. “It is much more difficult to remodel than to build new,” said Principal Gerry Magin. “It was decided, however, that the old structure was sound and that it would be most economical to remodel. By that we could touch many campus buildings as opposed to building only a new high school.”
The bond passed for $23 million with $19 million for the actual construction. The construction is divided into phases as the facility continues to be used during the school years. Remodeling additional campus areas includes the auditorium, old gym, new football concession stand, restrooms , locker rooms and press box.
Phase 1 has been completed and includes the bleachers and press box at the football stadium, the wood shop and the Vo-Ag building which has a new roof.
Phase 2 is also completed. A new office and the football concession and restrooms were part of this phase. The auditorium is scheduled to be completed by the end of December. This building will have new lifetime guarantee gravity seats, restrooms, painting and sound and lighting systems.
The A, B and C wings of the old school have been reimagined as spirit, loyalty and victory halls. The new spirit hall, formerly B wing, should be ready for the fall 2023 semester. English and math classes are housed in this wing.
Holding classes and activities during this construction has been challenging, according to Magin. Teachers have taught in classes separated by cloth curtains. “There’s been lots of shuffling, “ he added. “Band and chorus should be back in their areas by second semester.”
Homecoming activities are set for September 27. Location of the traditional coffee is still to be determined. The assembly will be at the Blackwell Event Center with time to be announced by the second or third week of school. The presentation of the Maroon Spirit and Miss BHS will be at the assembly.
The remodeling began at the end of school, May, 2022, and has now been completed as of August 2024. “It is much more difficult to remodel than to build new,” said Principal Gerry Magin. “It was decided, however, that the old structure was sound and that it would be most economical to remodel. By that we could touch many campus buildings as opposed to building only a new high school.”
The bond passed for $23 million with $19 million for the actual construction. The construction is divided into phases as the facility continues to be used during the school years. Remodeling additional campus areas includes the auditorium, old gym, new football concession stand, restrooms , locker rooms and press box.
Phase 1 has been completed and includes the bleachers and press box at the football stadium, the wood shop and the Vo-Ag building which has a new roof.
Phase 2 is also completed. A new office and the football concession and restrooms were part of this phase. The auditorium is scheduled to be completed by the end of December. This building will have new lifetime guarantee gravity seats, restrooms, painting and sound and lighting systems.
The A, B and C wings of the old school have been reimagined as spirit, loyalty and victory halls. The new spirit hall, formerly B wing, should be ready for the fall 2023 semester. English and math classes are housed in this wing.
Holding classes and activities during this construction has been challenging, according to Magin. Teachers have taught in classes separated by cloth curtains. “There’s been lots of shuffling, “ he added. “Band and chorus should be back in their areas by second semester.”
Homecoming activities are set for September 27. Location of the traditional coffee is still to be determined. The assembly will be at the Blackwell Event Center with time to be announced by the second or third week of school. The presentation of the Maroon Spirit and Miss BHS will be at the assembly.
Blackwell High School’s new entrance. Indirect lighting will highlight the large space where visitors will see a trophy display and will be able to access the new office space.
The original BHS hallways have been widened, and the original, unique planters have been kept. The entire school has a color scheme of maroon, gray, black and white. The patterned gray and white tiles seen in the lower right are at the entrance of each room. All rooms have at least one maroon wall.
A sparkling refinished main gym floor will greet returning students. That part of the remodeling was paid for with building funds. Basketball girls have put it to good use this summer.
Become a Bell Ringer
Since The Blackwell Public School Foundation was formed in 1988, the tradition of the Bell Ringer has been ongoing.
A Bell Ringer is an individual, business, organization, memorial, estate, or alumni class that donates $1,000.00 or more in a year to the Blackwell Public School Foundation. These donors are recognized at The Bell Ringer Dinner, which is wonderful event, annually. Each Bell Ringer receives a one-of-a-kind, numbered, hand-crafted bell symbolic of their support.
Many of our Bell Ringers support the Foundation year after year.
Alumni Classes are great supporters of the Bell Ringer program raising funds through their Classes generally at Homecoming in the fall.
Since The Blackwell Public School Foundation was formed in 1988, the tradition of the Bell Ringer has been ongoing.
A Bell Ringer is an individual, business, organization, memorial, estate, or alumni class that donates $1,000.00 or more in a year to the Blackwell Public School Foundation. These donors are recognized at The Bell Ringer Dinner, which is wonderful event, annually. Each Bell Ringer receives a one-of-a-kind, numbered, hand-crafted bell symbolic of their support.
Many of our Bell Ringers support the Foundation year after year.
Alumni Classes are great supporters of the Bell Ringer program raising funds through their Classes generally at Homecoming in the fall.
