Falkville High School to undergo $4,025,000 renovation in 2019
Falkville High School will undergo three renovation projects in 2019 totaling $4,025,000. The projects will include new HVAC in the school and lunchroom, and a new facility for the career tech and band programs.
Morgan County Schools Superintendent Bill Hopkins said the facility has been needing an update for some time. He says the projects will involve remodeling as well as expansions.“We are really excited to do that,” Hopkins said.
Shane Bryan is the assistant principal at Falkville High School, and says the school is excited for the updates. He is especially thankful for the update on the HVAC in the cafeteria. “It is a much needed project. The units that are there have struggled to keep up,” Bryan said.
According to Bryan, the updates will come in the school year, and are slated to begin 2019. “The cafeteria workers work physically more than anyone on campus, they will be glad to have it,” Bryan said.
Hopkins said he looked forward to the new career tech facility on campus. Currently the facility has limited space and is outdated, and Hopkins said he is glad to provide a better facility to the program. “Vocation has always been huge in Falkville,” Hopkins said.
In addition to the vocational building, the band room will also be receiving an update. Bryan said the updates will benefit the majority of the students at Falkville High. “Career tech and the band room are two of the oldest facilities in the school system, and definitely on campus. We have a great band and career tech program, this will serve the majority of our students,” Bryan said.
According to Bryan, the updates will provide much needed space in addition to bringing the latest technology and advancements. “They are still in the planning process, but it will be much more accessible and state of the art. Both will feature a more open design for better classroom management and will be climate controlled,” Bryan said.
Bryan said the renovations have been one of Hopkin’s visions. “He finds value in all of the programs. They are going to be a much better fit for our kids,” Bryan said.
