The Southern Boone School District announced Friday that construction will begin next week on the new vocational and agriculture wing at the high school.
Construction on the new addition is scheduled to continue through summer and fall 2026.
The vocational and agriculture wing will have two classrooms, lab space and a shop designed to enhance hands-on learning opportunities for students pursuing agriculture and vocational fields, according to the school district.
The project is part of the district’s $11.6 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue, approved by voters in April 2024. Other projects funded by the bond include:
- Additional classrooms: Two new art classrooms and a family and consumer science classroom to help accommodate the district’s growing student population and ensure optimal learning environments.
- Roof repairs at the high school: Replacement of the original 1991 high school building roof to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Parking lot improvements: Construction of a new parking lot and drive east and north of the high school building to improve safety, accessibility and convenience for students, staff and visitors.
Due to the construction, the north fire lane along the high school will be closed.
A new concrete drive lane has been installed off Crump Lane to assist with traffic flow.
The district asks all drivers to use caution when traveling near the construction zone.
