Long-range plan
The district’s long-range facilities plan is a 10-year roadmap to making needed improvements and enhancements to school buildings and district facilities in a fiscally prudent manner. The plan was developed through close consultation with faculty, staff, community members and district leadership.
Improvements focus on meeting student needs through renovations of classrooms, updating building infrastructure and addressing safety.
The long-range plan was approved by voters in two capital project votes and includes classroom renovations (Intermediate School and High School), a two-story classroom addition (Intermediate School), roof replacements (North Hornell Elementary and High School), installation of a new turf installation, construction of a large competition gymnasium with elevated track and safety updates to all the buildings. This also includes installation of new tennis courts to replace the old ones that are severely damaged and currently condemned.
Current Construction
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving educational spaces, Hornell Intermediate School is slated for a capital project that will bring new classrooms and a refreshed learning environment for our students.
Construction has kicked off this summer (2024), with the first phase focusing on demolishing the single-story wing located at the front of the school. This will make way for a brand new two-story addition, providing much-needed classroom space for our student body.
During construction, the main entrance to the Intermediate School will be relocated for safety reasons. We ask that all community members and visitors respect any signage and fencing surrounding the active construction site.
Parking will not be affected. You can continue to utilize the main parking lot throughout the summer and the upcoming school year.
Construction Maps and Safety Information
Safety Information – All construction zones are clearly defined by construction signs. Please be mindful of signage and construction fencing.
Completed Construction
23-24 Capital Outlay – The Baseball stadium and field work progressed substantially over the 23-24 school year. All field remediation work was completed. Contractors continued working on the new baseball field fencing until completion. Fencing began at the corner of the property and Red Raider and continued around the baseball stadium until it reached Adsit street. All new field lighting was operational along with new building lighting and stadium bleacher lighting. The electrician completed final electrical work within the stadium itself. The last item, completed in May, was the replacement of the baseball stadium electrical transformer. As required, all outlay work was completed within the fiscal year allowing the project to be closed out and to begin collecting aid on completed work.
Tennis Courts –The tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts were successfully opened to the public on August 7, 2024. Testing of existing soil materials for these courts was previously concluded and removal of existing material was successful. Court construction was completed in the summer of 2024.The new lights at the tennis courts are fully operational and open to the public after school hours.
