Agawam community breaks ground on $230 million high school project
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – The town of Agawam is taking a major step into the future, officially beginning construction on its new high school.
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For alumni, this was an emotional farewell, but also an exciting glimpse of what's to come.
A symbolic shovel of dirt marked the moment Agawam takes its next big step forward, breaking ground on its brand-new high school. 'Rooted in commitment, collaboration, and the shared belief that our students deserve nothing but the very best,' says Principal Jim Blain.
Town officials, students, and alumni gathered at the high school on Cooper Street Tuesday evening, reflecting on the building that's stood there for nearly 7 decades and celebrating a vision that's been years in the making.
Mayor Christopher Johnson remarked, 'I think, going to be one of the most beautiful high schools in the valley. We've been waiting a long time to do this, and the great part about this is all the children who will someday graduate from the new Agawam High School.'
The $230 million project will feature a new 234,000 square-foot, two-story building that will serve grades 9 through 12. Construction will unfold in phases, wrapping up by 2028.
Student Saege Holloman, Class of 2032, reflecting on the future, 'When you think of a school, you think of a foundation–That brings a bunch of students together with a lot of opportunities. And if you look around, that is exactly what we are trying to build.'
A heartfelt goodbye to the building that shaped countless generations of students and a bold first step into a new chapter for Agawam.
The town of Agawam has a website dedicated to providing updates on the high school project.
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