2015-2016 fox chapel area school district state of the schools
• High school junior William Schwartzman ( Bass 1 ) was selected by audition to perform with the PMEA All-State Chorus . Additionally , five students were selected to perform with the PMEA Region 1 Chorus , and six high school students were selected by audition to perform with the PMEA District 1 Chorus .
• Two Dorseyville Middle School seventh graders were chosen to perform at the Mucho Macho Music Young Men ’ s Choral Festival .
• Two high school students and five middle school students were selected to perform with the young women ’ s choral festival Sweet Harmony .
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Two-Year High School Renovation Complete
The final phase of the high school renovation was completed this past spring . Major renovations to the high school included : upgrades to the library and commons area , with a new technology help desk ; renovations to the auditorium including a new sound system , flooring , lighting , and seating ; a completely overhauled and modernized cafeteria ; new lighting , sound system , and scoreboard in the main gymnasium ; a new school main entrance ; and refurbished hallways , including brand new lockers , classroom doors , ceilings , flooring , and lighting . The final phase , a new natatorium , includes an eight-lane-pool , a new spectator area , and new locker rooms . The high school renovation project , which began in 2014 , is expected to have a final cost of approximately $ 33 million .
Renovations planned for the other schools began this past summer . Fairview and O ’ Hara elementary schools had new roofs installed which were completed by the start of the 2016-2017 school year . Construction began on Dorseyville Middle School near the beginning of the new school year . The building will be getting new and / or updated HVAC , plumbing , mechanical , and electrical systems as part of the work that is scheduled to continue throughout the school year . Renovations will also include a new front office area , upgrades to the library and art classrooms , and a new makerspace classroom adjacent to the library . The cost for the Dorseyville renovations is expected to be approximately $ 10 million , and classes will be held as scheduled throughout the project .
Members of the high school varsity swim team were the first to try out the brand-new eight-lane pool .
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