The 1993 high school wing, which housed a former gymnasium, was recently demolished. Now, Rochester Community Unit School District #3A is making way for a new cutting-edge science addition with a continued focus on its students’ future. This week, district officials, community leaders, faculty, staff, and students came together to break ground on the new 20,000 SF science addition.
“This major milestone will transform the appearance of our high school and every student’s educational experience. With five cutting-edge classrooms and a new student services suite, every Rochester student will have access to state-of-the-art learning environments and the personalized support they need to reach their full potential,” said Rochester’s Superintendent Dan W. Cox.
S. M. Wilson & Co. noted in an official statement that it is excited to be the construction partner with the school district on this project, and BLDD Architects serves as the district’s design partner. Other district improvements include secure entrances at Rochester High School and Rochester Elementary School and upgrades to Rochester’s Rocket Booster Stadium, baseball, softball, soccer, and tennis facilities.
S. M. Wilson has worked in partnership with 40+ school districts in Illinois and Missouri, including, but not limited to, Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7, Alton Community Unit School District #11, Knoxville CUSD #202, Hallsville R-IV School District, Winfield R-IV School District, Jefferson City School District, Columbia Public Schools, Ladue School District, Francis Howell School District and Pattonville School District.
Renderings courtesy of BLDD Architects.
Groundbreaking ceremony photos courtesy of S. M. Wilson.
About Rochester CUSD #3A
Rochester Community Unit School District #3A, founded in 1923, is a premier public school district in Rochester, Illinois, serving over 2,300 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. With a rich Tradition of Excellence built over the past century, Rochester CUSD #3A is committed to providing an innovative and supportive learning environment that empowers students to excel academically and personally. Through strong community partnerships and a focus on student well-being, the district ensures that every learner is prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.
About S. M. Wilson & Co.
S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build, and general contracting firm with offices in St. Louis, Mo. and Edwardsville, Ill. Founded in 1921, S. M. Wilson is a team of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding client expectations. As a 100% employee-owned company, it takes pride in its people-first approach and position as one of the leading construction management firms in the Midwest. For more information, visit www.smwilson.com.
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