The Schuylerville Central School District is moving forward with its upcoming capital improvement project following approval from the New York State Education Department (SED) and the successful completion of the bidding process. Construction is scheduled to take place primarily during the summers of 2027 and 2028. Favorable bids have allowed the district to move forward with all planned project alternates (additional improvements that were included as optional components of the original project, depending on funding.) This will allow the district to maximize the scope of improvements without exceeding the project budget.
The additional improvements include:
- Replacement of all elementary school gymnasium basketball baskets.
- Construction of a new sidewalk connecting the rear elementary school hallway to the playground.
- Installation of additional LED lighting throughout the elementary school.
- Widening of the middle school fire apparatus access road.
Construction timeline
The majority of the project will take place during the summers of 2027 and 2028, with some work scheduled during the 2027–2028 school year.
Summer 2027
The primary focus will be parking lot reconstruction, along with the first phase of elementary school classroom cabinetry and LED lighting upgrades, improvements to the elementary school gymnasium, construction of the new playground sidewalk, and widening of the middle school access road.
Campus access during construction: summer 2027
Parking lot reconstruction during summer 2027 is expected to be the most disruptive portion of the project. Parking lot improvements will involve underground conduit and electrical replacements, milling, and paving. To minimize the impact on district operations, summer school and Extended School Year (ESY) programs will be the only programs permitted on campus during daytime construction hours. Athletic teams will be able to access campus facilities after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends.
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation, as contractors will need to work within a tight construction schedule to complete these improvements as efficiently as possible.
2027–2028 school year
Locker replacements are scheduled at the elementary school from September through October 2027. This work will be completed during second-shift hours to minimize disruption to the school day.
Summer 2028
The final phase of the project will include additional elementary school classroom cabinetry and LED lighting upgrades, elementary school lobby renovations, cafeteria window replacements, and entrance improvements. At the high school, work will include renovations to the chemistry and physics classrooms, chemical storage improvements, entrance lobby renovations, and additional entrance improvements.
As we approach the start of construction this summer, the district will continue to share updates and reminders with families, staff, and the community regarding project timelines, campus access, and any anticipated disruptions.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve our school facilities for current and future generations of Schuylerville students.
Dr. Ryan Sherman
Superintendent