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U-46 board hears construction progress across middle and elementary projects; public naming process announced for Larkin Athletic Complex
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Deputy Superintendent Anne Williams told the School District U-46 board on March 16 that Legacy, Kimball and Kenyon Woods middle school projects are on track and that an Elgin elementary is entering permitting; the district also opened a public nomination process for naming the Larkin Athletic Complex.
Deputy Superintendent Anne Williams updated the School District U-46 Board of Education on March 16 about construction and community milestones across the district's capital program.
Williams said Legacy Middle School, which broke ground less than a year ago, is on schedule for substantial completion in late fall 2027 to allow occupancy in August 2028. At Kimball Middle School in Elgin she reported exterior masonry and cafetorium brick work are wrapping up, window installation is underway and interior systems are being completed; the project team is sequencing work so teachers can return on Aug. 17. Kenyon Woods in South Elgin is entering final stages, with interior finishes and the physical connection to the existing building planned during spring break.
On the elementary side, Century Oaks and Streamwood are advancing geothermal well drilling and structural steel erection; the teams plan a permanent power switchover during spring break. Williams said the projects were tracking slightly behind earlier projections but expected to regain momentum as multiple trades come online.
Williams described the preliminary planning for a new Elgin elementary that remains in early stages. She said the district is coordinating permitting and zoning with the city, has conducted an early pre-bid walk with about 25 prospective bidders, and plans to open bids in early April with results brought to the board in May. The project will require environmental review and consultation with historical organizations before demolition can proceed.
Williams also reviewed community milestones: Glenbrook Elementary held a recent groundbreaking and Legacy will host a topping out ceremony March 25 where future students will sign a final beam. She noted that the district approved the Legacy mascot (the Lynx) and emphasized continued community engagement, including upcoming public hearings for naming recommendations.
The board thanked Williams and the communications team for a progress video that accompanied the presentation. Williams invited questions and emphasized that the projects advance the U-46 strategic plan goals of creating safe, inclusive learning environments.
Next steps: the district will present bid results for the Elgin elementary in May and will open community nominations and a public hearing ahead of any naming decision for the Larkin Athletic Complex.
