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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Demolition of area middle school begins
A Greene County middle school is getting demolished in order to build a better facility for students and staff. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'I actually live across the street from where they're tearing it down,' Samuel Feerer said. 'I don't really experience much noise, but I'm just saying that if you do live next door, maybe turn the TV up a little bit more.' TRENDING STORIES: Son of Ohio megachurch leaders charged with rape after sexual abuse investigation Man found guilty of shooting, killing man outside of local bar Ohio student arrested after assaulting teacher, another student with Stanley cup, police say Feerer and neighbors say the beginning of the demolition of Baker Middle School has not created any issues, and many of the kids that live nearby enjoy watching the building come down. 'It's during the day, like appropriate hours. I don't think that the noise is inappropriate because it's not late at night, I mean a little early in the morning, but not like preventing sleep,' Feerer said. The district's website says construction starts at 7 a.m. and crews work until it gets dark. 'It's for a good cause. I don't see why anyone would really gripe about them furthering things to promote, like good buildings for students,' Feerer said. Feerer is a student at Wright State and grew up in Middletown. He says he has experienced moving into a brand new school before. 'I'm really happy about the new renovations, the new experiences students get to have, because I know it was a great experience for me,' Feerer said. Baker Middle School was the only school in the district without air conditioning. News Center 7 has previously covered the school releasing students early to avoid sitting in the heat. Feerer says having students in a temperature controlled building could improve learning. 'When you get somewhere you're comfortable, it's easy. It's a good learning experience,' Feerer said. The district has not specified when bricks from the school's demolition will be available for pick-up. They say they won't be available until the crews begin demolition of the front of the building. At that point, the bricks will be placed out by 10 a.m. and will be on a first come, first served basis. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Demolition begins for school, stadium in Fairborn
A generations-old school and stadium is being demolished. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 5, this demolition is only part of the upgrades planned for the Fairborn City School District. TRENDING STORIES: Kohl's announces closure of 27 stores, 2 in Ohio Coroner called to crash in Darke County Man formally charged in fatal shooting of Dayton woman The demolition of Baker Middle School and Memorial Stadium is expected to be completed over the summer. 'I just went to school and rode the bus. I did go to some football games and some basketball games,' Sheila Jolly said, reminiscing about her time on the campus. Jolly stopped by the demolition site Thursday. 'I figured by now, it'll be torn down. I'm surprised it's still here,' Jolly said. Demolition started Monday on the buildings. Fairborn City School District said they could no longer keep up with the building, and it didn't have air conditioning. The newest school building, Fairborn High School, opened in August and Jolly is impressed. 'You can't compare it. The new high school is just marvelous,' Jolly said. 'You know we had this school. The kids who get the new one now are really lucky.' Jolly says her granddaughter could go to the new high school. 'If everything goes well, she'll be going there,' Jolly said. When the demolition crews move onto the building, bricks from the building will be available for community members. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two schools in Baker school system set to close on the last day of school
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The City of Baker School Board met Thursday evening to consider and approve the closure date of two F-rated schools. Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School are set to close after they were designated as failing schools. The school system was approached in August about the school being subjected to Recovery School District takeover. Superintendent JT Stroder said in a letter that plans were prepared and sent as requested to make educational improvements. However, according to him, the school system got 'little to no feedback from the state regarding our proposed turnaround plan.' The Baker school board decided to close the schools in a February meeting. The school board agreed to close Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School on Friday, May 23, 2025. Baker residents ask for more clarity on their kids' education as 2 schools set to close this year Former Olympian accused of ordering murders added to FBI most wanted 'My dreams were crushed': West Virginia student has offer rescinded due to federal cuts Two schools in Baker school system set to close on the last day of school WATCH: Florida residents record SpaceX explosion Ontario will tariff electricity going to 3 US states on Monday, premier says Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Area middle school demolition to begin this week
The demolition of Baker Middle School is set to begin this week, according to a press release from Fairborn City Schools. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Mound Waste and Recycling will begin demolishing the building Monday, Feb. 24, the release says. TRENDING STORIES: 28-year-old man dead after crash on busy interstate City spends millions to buy old Rite Aid building 15-year-old boy seriously injured in accidental shooting The street Baker Middle School sits on, Lincoln Drive, will be closed for safety reasons, according to the release. Fairborn City Schools says the demolition will be from 7 a.m. to dusk daily. The entire property will be closed and considered a demolition site, the release says. The school will be placing souvenir bricks on the corner of Dayton Drive and Lincoln Drive every morning by 10 a.m. and can be taken on a first come, first served basis, the release says. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2 Baker schools with ‘F' ratings to close, superintendent says
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two schools in Baker will be closing after both were designated as 'F' schools in Louisiana. City of Baker School System Superintendent JT Stroder explained the closure of Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School in a letter to parents after a Wednesday night special board meeting. Both schools were included on a list of 20 Louisiana schools identified as 'F' schools after the Recovery School District reconvened in the spring. The Baker school system was approached in August regarding the two schools being subject to Recovery School District takeover. Stroder said plans were prepared and submitted as requested by the Recovery School District to redesign the schools for educational improvements. 'The plan further sought assistance from the State Board in implementation and additional resources. Despite our efforts, we have received little to no feedback from the state regarding our proposed turnaround plan,' Stroder said. Superintendent calls for policy changes after fights, guns in East Baton Rouge schools The board decided to close Baker Heights Elementary and Baker Middle School for the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday night. Stroder said students at these schools will attend Parkridge PreK-8, reassuring parents that Parkridge has not been identified as low-performing by the state. 'We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and are working internally to redesign the K-8 school, implementing a system that fosters student success and leaves no child behind,' Stroder said. 'Turning around a school and a district takes time, but please know that I am fully committed to providing Baker students with the best possible educational opportunities.' Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs Louisiana crawfish prices go down for Valentine's weekend 'We are talking about the gods of racing': Hélio Castroneves talks going from Indy to Daytona LSU law professor blocked from teaching again as appeals court grants stay NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson returns to racing's grandest stage Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
