Work begins on Downtown middle school

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Crossroads Academy has officially launched construction on its new 21st Century Middle School located at 1009 Central.

During an internal school celebration on Tuesday (Sept. 16), 5th-7th grade students helped jump start demolition as they used sledgehammers and mallets to bring down walls in the newly acquired building.

5th grade students at Crossroads Academy stand ready to begin knocking down walls.

Guests on-hand for the school celebration included representatives from DST, Americo Financial Life & Annuity, McCownGordon Construction, BNIM Architects, MC Realty and the Downtown Council.

Companies involved with the construction project 1009 Central include:

During the 14-week construction project, 1009 Central will be transformed into a 21st Century Middle School equipped with Science Labs, Learning Studios, a Multipurpose Room, Common Areas, School Kitchen and Performing Arts Studio.

Executive Director Dean Johnson noted the importance of this new facility during the launch celebration.

“This campus expansion at 1009 Central is an essential aspect of our mission to prepare students to excel in high school,” Johnson said. “This Middle School facility will help ensure our students are ready to achieve in high school as they prepare for the 21st Century workforce.”

Construction is scheduled for completion in December 2014 and will open for students when they return from Winter Break on Jan. 6, 2015.

For more information about Downtown’s charter school, visit the Crossroads Academy website.

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