Forest Grove High School (2024-2026)
The 2022 FGSD Bond is undertaking numerous projects to rejuvenate Forest Grove High School. Already underway are safety and security projects to add or augment security camera coverage in the building. A distributed antenna system is being installed to improve first responder radio communications throughout the building to ensure there are no gaps. The main entrance to the school will be renovated for added security (as shown to the right).An upcoming bond project is the expansion of career-technical education facilities, specifically for the new Early Childhood Education program. This project includes a pre-K classroom, nursery and an outdoor play area for the young children. A slideshow of the design for these facilities is shown below.
Other projects include: upgrades to DAS communications, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and roofing; updates to boilers; seismic upgrades; repairs to the building exterior, parking, grounds and track; updated kitchen equipment; and expanded internet access and instructional technology.
View project updates below.
Renderings of CTE Expansion
July 16, 2024 - Framing for CTE Addition Footings, Nursery Construction
July 16, 2024 - Framing of forms for the CTE addition's concrete footings has begun as crew members continue excavating the spaces around them.
In the nursery room, construction of spaces in the nursery has begun. Framing and drywall start to define the new areas.
July 10, 2024 - Pipes Covered for CTE Addition, Preparing for Nursery Construction
July 10, 2024 - Trenches for utility pipes have been covered and the ground compacted around them.
Inside the main building, work is starting on room 1309 to convert it into new spaces for the nursery.
July 3, 2024 - Sewer Pipes Installed for CTE Addition
July 3, 2024 - Green sewer lines are laid in underground trenches for the CTE building addition.
June 26, 2024 - Breaking Ground on CTE Addition
June 26, 2024 - The contractor has broken ground on the site of the new addition at the northeast corner of the Forest Grove High School building. The addition will house the early childhood education program at the school, providing expanded facilities for students, staff and families.
Inside the main building, the old nursery (room 1309) is being converted into a regular classroom, while room 1404 will house the new nursery right next to the addition.
June 14, 2024 - Installation of DAS
June 14, 2024 - FGSD Safety and Security Coordinator Patrick Hess points out the base station panels housing the connections for the distributed antenna system being installed at the school. Units in the ceiling (center) enhance signals to minimize "dead spots," with wiring connected throughout the building up to multiple rooftop antennae. Currently, cellular communications enhancements have been added; next week, the equipment for emergency radio communications will be installed to complete the project.