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Wake County officials preview schematic designs, funding gap for Athens Drive High School renovation
Summary
District planners presented schematic designs that would add classrooms, a secure main entry and substantial interior renovations at Athens Drive High School; architects say the project needs about $10 million more than currently budgeted and will be built in multiple phases to keep students on site.
Wake County Public School System planners and Moseley Architects presented schematic designs for a partial renovation and additions at Athens Drive High School and said the project will require phased work and additional funding to proceed.
Designers displayed a two‑story classroom addition with about 22 classrooms, a new secure main entry and an alternate proposal for a new main gym and lobby. Architects said major renovation work would target administration, student services, auditorium support, arts spaces and the lower‑level athletic and locker rooms. The plan keeps students on site through roughly five construction phases beginning with an enabling phase in fall 2026 and completing in fall 2029, with much of the work scheduled for summers and school holidays.
Project advocates said the site—just under…
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