This was a renovation to our elementary and middle school areas completed in August 2019. It brought the facilities up to date with a new look, and improved energy efficiency that included air conditioning. 

This phase will take place during the summer of 2021. It allows us to complete areas in elementary school that were unfinished in anticipation of Phase 2. The elementary office will move to the northeast corner of the building. With that change, the main entrance to elementary will move as well and become more secure. This project includes moving the health room to an area that is more centrally located for all of our students. Two additional classrooms and a teacher working room will result from some of the interior reconfigurations. The current elementary entrance will be enclosed so that the area can be used in a variety of ways by multiple people.

This increase and expansion of elementary spaces will impact our scientific, technological, and humanities curriculum. Our academic program will be enhanced as the additional space brings students into an environment that facilitates learning and increases security. A new multipurpose area will be part of this phase.  

While academic instruction is the foundation of the Shalom experience, fine arts and physical education offer further development of the whole child. The Fine Arts rooms will centralize and upgrade our music, band, and drama options. The expansion of the current gym will allow us to provide additional class time, more activities, and flexibility in programming. Attention to lighting, sound, and surfaces in this expanded gym area ensures that it can serve dual functions, but fulfill the expectations of the designated activity. These upgraded facilities support our goal to draw the greater Franklin County community to Shalom’s campus. 
 

This phase includes renovation of the high school classrooms on the second floor, main entry, lobby, and office areas. It re-configures space so that it is used more efficiently while allowing us to be more welcoming and aware of the visitors in our building. Additional office space increases the capacity to improve student services. 

With this campaign, we plan to increase our scholarship availability through EITC funding. We aim to keep tuition affordable for families so that more can benefit from the culture of learning and service that Shalom offers.