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Demolition at Hilltop Primary to begin; district exploring Elm temporary site and design workshops
Summary
Board members were updated on imminent demolition at Hilltop Primary School, plans to make salvaged bricks available to the community, soil borings and temporary‑site discussions for Elm School (including a potential partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming), and upcoming design workshops for Elm and Vermont schools.
District facilities staff and board members updated the White Rose Board of Education on active construction and planning work at several elementary campuses.
Hilltop Primary: staff said fencing has been installed and demolition is due to begin within the week. The district has discussed with the construction manager (HGC) the option of recovering bricks during demolition and making them available to community members who requested a keepsake.
Elm School: CTL Engineering completed soil borings to assess subsurface conditions as part of site work. Staff said the district is evaluating the plumbing infrastructure and whether a nearby church building could serve as a temporary site for Elm while permanent work proceeds; the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming was named as a potential temporary location under review.
Design workshops and community engagement: the district announced two upcoming design workshops — Elm School design workshop No. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 (location: Home School) and a remote workshop at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 (Vermont School). Staff said an ongoing monthly construction update titled “Hammers and Horseshoes” will provide regular progress reports for primary‑school projects.
Other uses and community partnerships: board members noted the fire department has used Full Top School (an existing building referenced by staff) for training and that images showed cadets and new firefighters practicing entry and saw operations; district staff described that activity as a community‑partnership training opportunity.
Why it matters: demolition and temporary relocations affect students, staff schedules, traffic and community access; the district said it will provide progress updates and coordinate removal of salvaged materials if community members want them.
