Firelands Local Schools Construction News:

June 2020 

 Renderings have been posted above! The new masonry brick building includes changes in brick coloring that will provide both depth and balance and our design team is studying the possible integration of sandstone into the design. Large windows allowing for natural light in classrooms, entry points and the cafeteria, which will connect to the existing high school, are included throughout the building.  

Looking ahead, site preparation is slated to begin this fall with construction continuing through the spring of 2022 and we are optimistic that the building will be ready for the 2022-2023 school year.  Click here to read the print version.

January 2020 

Construction Manager at Risk hired: Mr. Tim Rini from Greenspace 

Visioning Meetings continue with students, staff and community members.

December 2019 

Visioning Meetings begin! 

Architects, community members talk vision for new Firelands High School: Chronicle Telegram, December 6, 2019

Commisioning Agent hired: Mr. Doug Lancashire, President of Osborn Engineering 

October 2019 

 The district and the OFCC jointly selected BSHM as the architectural firm to design our new high school.  Now that the architect is in place, the selection process for the construction manager will begin.

September 2019 

The construction update continues on the boys and girls bathrooms at Firelands High School. The set of bathrooms on the south end are fully operational and in compliance with the  ADA. It is anticipated that the north set will be complete soon.   

August 2019 

This fall, the district, in cooperation with the OFCC, will select the architect and construction manager, with the design of the building formally commencing this December. 

Current FHS students will be able to utilize updated bathrooms (originally constructed in the 1950's and 1970's) and new LED lighting throughout the building. These two projects are part of repurposing the current building for future middle school students while addressing safety and functionality concerns for the current population.

July 2019

The Ohio Facilities  Construction Commission (OFCC) voted unanimously to approve a new round of school building and renovation projects for FY20, authorizing funding for work in nine districts (including Firelands). All nine have their local share of funding from voters secure, meaning the projects can go forward pending approval from the Controlling Board.

May 2019

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) approved the summer agenda- which includes our building project 

February 2019

Food Service site studies were initiated to best understand current  strategies  

 January 2019

• Phase 1 Environmental Assessment completed
• Wetland Delineation completed
• Geotechnical Report completed
• Site Survey completed

December 2018, 9.9 million dollars of notes for this project were sold and the beginning phases of site work scheduled.

November 2018, the community passed a 4.28 mil bond issue that calls for the construction of a new 9-12 grade high school. The existing high school will be re-purposed as the middle school and Board of Education. The new building will be built on district owned property, just North of the existing high school.