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Kent Hills Elementary School
1445 Emerald Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Kent Hills Elementary School

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Project Description

The $5.5 million project includes both renovations and additions to the school that was built in the 1950's.

Highlights of the construction and design plans include:

New addition of three state-of-the-art classrooms to add capacity and support instruction.

New addition of a mixed-use music and performing arts room designed to function as a stage with
a retractable wall that opens to the new community room/gym/cafeteria.

New all-in-one gym, cafeteria and community room designed as a mixed-use space with dividers
and "zoned" access for community/neighborhood use after school hours.

Installation of energy efficient lighting and improved ventilation.

Addition/relocation of school office and health suite to the front entrance of the building designed
to improve access and customer service.

New bus loop designed to improve safety and traffic flow by separating the bus drop off from parent drop off.

Renovation of the old gymnasium to a new mixed-use media center tripling floor space and combining
the library and computer labs

Updated wiring designed to incorporate new state-of-the-art technology.

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Last Update - 07-20-09