21ST CENTURY LEARNING ELEMENTS
The new Elsie Robertson STEM Middle School is 250,000 SF and houses up to 1,500 students in grades 7 and 8. The previously existing school was built in 1961. This new building is a replacement school built on-site with school in session in the existing building. The new school was built around an existing auditorium building, and includes an ICC-500 Storm Shelter sized to house the entire population of the new larger school. Since completed, the old school has been demolished and converted into a walking park for public use. This facility opened in the Fall of 2020.
PROJECT SCOPE:
Size: 250,000 SF
Budget: $55,000,000
Completion Date: Fall 2020
Location: Lancaster, Texas
OWNER:
Lancaster Independent School District
CONTRACTOR:
Joeris General Contractors
AWARDS:
2021 Outstanding Design - Common Areas, American School & University Magazine
"After difficulties with another firm, WRA was hired for how well they listen to us, for their genuine attention to detail, and for providing exactly what we need."
Greg Buchanan, Former Chief Operations Officer, Lancaster ISD
