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School districts across Northern Kentucky are investing tens of millions of dollars into building upgrades.
Here is a list of the ongoing renovations in the region:
Campbell County Middle School
Earlier this year, the Campbell County School District unveiled the first phase of completed renovations at Campbell County Middle School.
The project included updates to the school’s entrance plaza, vestibule, and lobby, as well as the traffic loop and other areas. To see the list of upgrades that happened earlier this year, click here.
The school district is now working on phase two of the middle school renovations.
The phase two plans follow the district’s facility plan, which was approved in August 2021. It includes a complete renovation of the 1939, 1948, 1962, and 1969 sections of the middle school building.
The renovations will cover:
- A complete HVAC system replacement
- Electrical distribution and wiring updates
- Upgrades to all low-voltage systems
- New flooring, ceilings and painting throughout the building
- Exterior work, including a new roof over the library and main gymnasium
- Paving improvements
The total project is estimated at $28,530,000.
Read more about phase two here.
Grant’s Lick Elementary School
Students who attend Grant’s Lick Elementary School, part of the Campbell County School District, will see significant changes as they step into a completely new building.
The school district broke ground for the new building in February 2024. A ribbon-cutting event for the school will be held in August.
The district purchased 80 acres at 293 Nagel Road, near Plum Creek Church, in 2019 due to the age of the current building, which was built in 1936.
Newport Central Catholic High School
Newport Central Catholic High School is launching a major renovation to modernize and secure its entrance and main lobby.
The project will:
- Create a fully accessible main entrance for all visitors.
- Add a secure vestibule to enhance campus safety.
- Include an open indoor space for socializing, studying and lunch, connected to an outdoor roof deck for classes and gatherings.
- Feature a new alumni center overlooking the basketball court.
Construction is expected to finish by fall 2025. The project is separate from the school’s ongoing Looking Up Campaign.
Lloyd Memorial High SchoolÂ
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a public facility review in May for a plan to demolish and renovate portions of Lloyd Memorial High School in the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Public School District.
The district plans to remodel and add onto the school. These changes include demolishing a portion of the school and constructing an addition of approximately 40,000 square feet, as well as a new entrance and walkways along Grave Avenue. They also plan to remove and replace the asphalt on the south side of the property, replace the campus playground and expand parking.
Construction is expected to begin this fall and is anticipated to take 2 to 2.5 years; during this time, some students will utilize mobile classrooms.
For more information and project renderings, click here.
Kenton County Schools’ four elementary schools’ renovations
Kenton County Schools approved plans in May to begin design work for renovations at four elementary schools — White’s Tower, Piner, Kenton, and Ryland Heights — with a combined estimated cost of $36.3 million.
The renovations address issues identified in the district’s 2023–2027 facility plan.
White’s Tower, Kenton, and Ryland Heights will receive HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, and interior/exterior renovations. Piner Elementary will undergo gym and restroom upgrades, enhanced vehicle/pedestrian circulation, and roof and exterior repairs. White’s Tower’s upgrades will also resolve longstanding traffic congestion on campus.
Estimated costs:
- White’s Tower: $12 million
- Kenton: $10.5 million
- Ryland Heights: $10.975 million
- Piner: $2.8 million
Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2025 for White’s Tower and Piner; in the spring of 2026 for the others.
