Thursday, August 21, 2025
Hi everyone!
After two years, our construction projects at OHS Main Campus are finally
coming to a close as we start the 2025-2026 school year! Below is a brief
overview of the projects, what was completed this summer, and other updates as
we start the new year.
Updates and Upgrades Completed
- HVAC System
Replaced: The entire HVAC system from the 1960s has been replaced. Meaning we
will have efficient and consistent heating and cooling in our building!
Each office and classroom now has new ceiling tiles and several vents that
will disperse the air throughout the room when needed, rather than the old
system that constantly ran and provided a humming noise in the classroom
from one vent. This should create a more comfortable and quieter
environment.
- New Windows and
Doors: Most interior and exterior doors, along with all our windows, were
replaced to maximize energy efficiency and enhance safety.
- LED Lighting
Throughout Campus: Every classroom, office, and our Fieldhouse was
updated with energy-efficient LED lighting, including dimmer
switches.
- Structural
Updates and Repairs: There were several repairs made to the exterior of
the building, including roofing replacement, cosmetic repairs to the
columns along Stadium Drive, and masonry repairs to the brickwork.
- Redesign of
Raccoon Runway: Anyone visiting Main Campus after January will have noticed updates
to Raccoon Runway at Main Campus. The new lighting and design elements
give Main Campus a more modern look.
- Bathroom
Renovations: The rest of our bathrooms have been updated and modernized,
including updates that make several bathrooms fully accessible.
- Upgrades to the
OHS Fieldhouse: Thanks to our partners at CG Schmidt, we have a much-needed NEW
SOUND SYSTEM in the fieldhouse. Anyone who has attended an event knows our
old system was muffled and inconsistent. We now have an upgraded system to
support our many community events, hundreds of student athletic events,
and provide a better fan experience for our students, families, and
visitors! To support this upgrade, we have also replaced the sound panels
lining the fieldhouse walls.
While many of our upgrades are “behind the scenes” and not visible, these projects will enhance the student and learning experience for years to come! We have a beautiful campus, and the investment in these projects ensures our campus will continue to support our students on their career, college, and life readiness journey!
Although most projects are now complete, we will still see a few construction workers on site at the start of the school year. They will be finishing things up and monitoring our new heating/cooling system to ensure everything is working properly.
In addition to our Open House on Tuesday, August 26 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. (2:00-4:00 p.m. to meet with Teachers and 4:00-6:00 p.m. for self-guided tours), the building will be open for you to walk your schedule and familiarize yourself with campus on:
- Wednesday,
August 27, and Thursday, August 28, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Friday, August
29, from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Please enter through the Fieldhouse lobby.
Thank you for your support and patience over the last few
years during these building projects.
Go Raccoons!
Jason
