Mission Hill was established in 1931 & serves 570 students.
In 2016, after almost 20 years without a Bond investment, the school needed help. Teachers, students, staff, parents & neighbors prioritized the need for the replacement of the water-conscious play field, new historic roofing, a new & welcoming school entrance area, general modernizations and a new building for science instructional space.
The project further included improving ADA restrooms and access campus-wide,
an upgraded electrical infrastructure, a new shaded drop-off canopy,
fencing & gate improvements and general refurbishments.
THE WORK.
Replaced: A New
Playing Field.
To give our students a beautiful & functional playing field and to have a sustainable & environmentally friendly place to play, we refurbished the artificial turf field and running track in the heart of campus.
Installed: An eco-friendly drainage & water system.
Below our field, we've installed a new water retention & drainage system to help manage water runoff and discharge for our neighborhood, mitigate flooding & retain water to redirect back into the groundwater system.
Remodeled: Our New, Welcoming Entrance
To provide an approachable & welcomming face to our neighborhood, and a safe, shaded & accessible drop off & entrance area, we rebuilt the front of campus to warmly greet students every day.
MODERNIZATION.
At every school site, you'll see "Modernization" as a banner item. While it varies by site, this normally means:
New Network & Technological Infrastructure
New Efficient & Welcoming Lighting
Upgraded Ventilation & HVAC Systems
Interior Re-design & Beautification
Insulating Window Shades
New Environmentally Conscious Flooring
New Interactive Presentation Screens & Teaching Tools
New Sliding Whiteboards
Window Films to Boost Insulation & HVAC efficiency (did you know studies show learning ability plummets in rooms over 75 degrees?)
New Cabinetry & Storage Solutions