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PHASE TWO: BLACKLICK AND HIGH POINT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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PHASE TWO OVERVIEW

In November of 2020, voters in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district approved a 10.69 mills bond and operating levy to fund Phase Two of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan.

PHASE TWO OF THE MASTER FACILITIES PLAN INCLUDES:

Additions and Renovations to High Point and Blacklick Elementary
Space for an additional 225 students in each building.
 
New Lincoln High School on Current Site
Space for an additional 600+ students. 

Operating Funds
Filling the gap created by state cuts, increased technology costs and additional staffing due to enrollment growth.

Phase Two Logo

BLACKLICK AND HIGH POINT FLOOR PLANS

The floor plans for each school include:

  • Ten additional classrooms
  • New gymnasium
  • Extended cafeteria space
  • Increased small group spaces
  • More storage areas
  • Additional music and art spaces

Blacklick Elementary Floor Plan (PDF)

High Point Elementary Floor Plan (PDF) 

Masonry wall erected at Blacklick

ESTIMATED COMPLETION

Blacklick Elementary
Academic Wing: October 2022
Gymnasium: December 2022

High Point Elementary
Academic Wing: January 2023
Gymnasium: January 2023

*Dates subject to change.

 

 

 

   BLACKLICK AND HIGH POINT ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS    

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

December 2022 Construction Photo Highlights
November 2022 Construction Photo Highlights
October 2022 Construction Photo Highlights
September 2022 Construction Photo Highlights


 

   BLACKLICK AND HIGH POINT FLOOR PLAN REVEAL   .

 

Blacklick Elementary Floor Plan Video (November 2021)

High Point Elementary Floor Plan Video (November 2021)

Blacklick Elementary Sign

High Point Elementary Sign

 

      ELEMENTARY  SCHOOL PROJECTS VIDEO UPDATES      

 

Phase Two Fall Update 2021

Please Note: The LHS Design Survey mentioned in the video is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.


High Point Elementary Addition Plans (June 2021)

 


Blacklick Elementary Addition Plans (June 2021)

 


REDISTRICTING PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 


MASTER FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR PHASE TWO

 


 

 

    CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION NEWS  

 

Summer Improvement Projects

Summer Improvement Projects

Date: 5/12/2023

GJPS Gearing Up for a Busy Summer

Phase Two February Photo Highlights

Phase Two February Photo Highlights

Date: 3/1/2023

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of February from Phase Two projects around the district.

February Construction Updates

February Construction Updates

Date: 2/24/2023

February 2023 Stadium construction Update

Moving Day for the One-Room Schoolhouse

Moving Day for the One-Room Schoolhouse

Date: 2/16/2023

The One-Room Schoolhouse has recently been moved to a new location on Havens Corners Road.

Phase Two Update Mailed to Residents

Phase Two Update Mailed to Residents

Date: 1/15/2023

Over Winter Break, this Phase Two informational brochure was mailed to GJPS residents.

Phase Two December Photo Highlights

Phase Two December Photo Highlights

Date: 1/5/2023

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of December from our Phase Two projects around the district.

New GLHS Sneak Peek

New GLHS Sneak Peek

Date: 12/12/2022

Take a look inside the NEW GLHS with this latest FLY THROUGH video! While many of the specific material, furniture and color choices are not finalized, you will see many of the incredible features that our new building will offer.

Phase Two November Photo Highlights

Phase Two November Photo Highlights

Date: 11/30/2022

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of November from Phase Two projects around the district.

November Construction Update

November Construction Update

Date: 11/11/2022

November 2022 Stadium Construction Update

Phase Two October Photo Highlights

Phase Two October Photo Highlights

Date: 11/2/2022

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of October from Phase Two projects around the district.