Additional space supports growing STEM, performing arts programs
Submitted by Noblesville Schools
Noblesville Schools cut the ribbon on its high school academic expansion at a public grand opening event Thursday evening.
The project features over 100,000 square feet of new and renovated space to significantly enhance student opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and performing arts.
Noblesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Daniel G. Hile and Noblesville High School Principal Dr. Janae Mobley made dedication remarks at the event, which also featured a ribbon cutting, tours, refreshments, and music.
“Beyond addressing general capacity needs at the high school, this addition significantly expands our academic reach in STEM and performing arts education,” Hile said. “Noblesville Schools is nationally recognized in these areas, and they are huge points of pride for our community. This additional space allows us to meet growing demand and best prepare students for future high-paying, competitive careers.”
Specific features of the new expansion include:
- Twenty new classrooms including space for engineering, biomedical, nursing, emergency medical technician training, and traditional academic courses
- Construction and welding labs
- Hands-on STEM makerspace
- A second student café
- Renovated large group instruction room to provide flexible meeting space
- Updated journalism studio
- Expanded jazz space
- New percussion and piano lab areas
- Expanded choir facilities, storage, and sound proofing
The project came in on time and under the $42 million budget, which was funded through a bond (loan) with no use of referendum or classroom dollars and no increase to the tax rate.
Noblesville High School opened in its current building at 18111 Cumberland Road in 1996.
Editor’s note: Be sure to read The Reporter on Monday, Aug. 11 to see more photos as well as a column from recent graduate Alexander Webster.
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