Walpole High School Renovation Project

Construction timeline

Rendering of proposed WHS renovation

Rendering

Project Priorities

  • Address the Science and STEM conditions

  • Address underserved music, physical education and athletic programs

  • Enhance student services and allow for flexible multi-purpose space

  • Improve the entire exterior high school site for area such as parking, site traffic and pedestrian safety circulation

Rendering

Scope

The proposed scope of the project currently includes:

  • Science Wing Renovation

  • Fields House Construction

  • Exterior site improvements

  • HVAC system replacements

Rendering

Funding Sources

The projected funding request in the Fall of 2024 is expected to total approximately $30-37 million. This project will be funded within the limits of proposition 2 ½ without the need for an override. Town and School officials will spend the next 9-12 months refining the project budget. Expected funding sources that Town Meeting will be asked to consider include: 

  • Borrowing

  • Capital Stabilization

  • Remaining funds from Completed Capital Projects

  • Free Cash