SAN ANTONIO – Families at Colonies North Elementary School are being asked to walk to campus this school year to help ease expected traffic problems due to ongoing construction.
Norma Farrell, principal at Colonies North, said the school building, constructed in the 1950s, was in great need of upgrades.
Half of the building was demolished at the start of summer vacation in preparation for construction. The new building will be completed in 15 months.
Students have been moved to portable classrooms for the school year. By the start of the next school year, Colonies North Elementary will have a new building, including new classrooms, a cafeteria, a gym, and offices.
There will be limited parking, so the school is asking parents to walk their children to school if they can.
The pickup process has also been moved to the bus loop area, and the bus pickup route has been changed to help ease congestion.
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In exciting news for Colonies North Elementary School in San Antonio, families are being encouraged to walk their children to campus this school year to alleviate traffic congestion caused by ongoing construction. Principal Norma Farrell highlighted the urgent need for upgrades to the school building, originally constructed in the 1950s.
With half of the building already demolished and a new structure expected to be completed within 15 months, students have been temporarily relocated to portable classrooms. The upcoming academic year promises a brand-new facility with modern classrooms, a cafeteria, a gym, and administrative offices.
Due to limited parking availability, the school administration is urging parents to consider walking their children to school when possible. In addition, changes to the pickup process and bus route have been implemented to reduce traffic congestion around the campus.
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This transformation at Colonies North Elementary is sure to enhance the learning environment for students and create a more functional space for the entire school community. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting project unfolds.
