“The outpouring of community support for the new high school was on display on Town Day,” said Sandy Pooler, Arlington’s Town Manager. “We've just started Phase 2 of a four-phase project which is on budget, despite complications from the pandemic.”
"We are grateful to the many volunteers and students for organizing this event and providing everyone with another opportunity to see this beautiful resource for the entire Arlington community," said Dr. Elizabeth C. Homan, Superintendent, Arlington Public Schools.
The new wings opened to students earlier this year. Among the 19 stops in the self-guided tour, attendees visited the new auditorium, chorus and band rooms, makerspace, science labs, discourse lab, and classrooms. Visitors also learned about sustainability features of the new building, which were a core component of the building’s design. HMFH Architects was also on hand to share plans for Phase 2 construction, which is estimated to be complete Fall 2023. This Phase includes the construction of the central spine, library, cafeteria, Humanities classrooms, District Administration offices, and Menotomy Preschool.
A virtual tour and photos, as well as Phase 2 construction information, are available at the project website at www.ahsbuilding.org.