7/21/2026 Construction Update
Dr. Raymond Sanchez, Superintendent of Schools
Several important milestones were reached this week as work continued to advance across the Morse School renovation.
Outside, crews:
- Continued installing courtyard pavers and new Trex decking.
- Protected and preserved the north stairwell railings.
- Completed another section of the rear sidewalks.
Inside the building, crews:
- Continued work on the new heating and cooling systems, electrical upgrades, and plumbing.
- Installed additional lighting controls, smoke detection devices, and exit signs.
- Continued preparing the kitchen, cafeteria, custodial office, boiler room, fan room, and first- and second-floor restrooms for renovation.
With each phase completed, the project continues to move forward as planned, bringing us one step closer to welcoming students and staff into refreshed, modern learning spaces.
Work continues to move forward on the Washington Irving Field project.
Recent progress includes:
- Continued grading and shaping the site for the new bleachers.
- Advancing work on the retaining wall and drainage system.
- Forming new sidewalks and the lower bleacher foundation.
- Removing excess soil and rock to prepare for the next phase of construction.
Construction on the Washington Irving building addition continues to advance at a steady pace.
Crews have completed the initial phase of site preparation, including site surveying, excavation, securing the construction entrance, and preparing the work area for the next stage of construction.
