IN McKeesport Spring 2014 | Page 26

The New Twin Rivers Primary and Intermediate Building The staff and students of the Twin Rivers Primary-Intermediate School have been anxiously waiting for the opening of the new building all school year and they have finally moved in to their new space located along Cornell Street in McKeesport! Twin Rivers Primary-Intermediate School is a state-of-the-art building that is energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. The new building is designed with two wings: one is for the primary students and the other for intermediate students. The school also features common spaces between the two wings which includes the cafeteria, gymnasium, library, computer labs, and a community room. cKeespor t Mc Keesport ARE A SC HO O L DI ST RI C T News The curriculum in the new building coincides directly with the design of the structure and features. The building will be the school district’s math and science center containing the Academy in Math and Science (AIMS) Classrooms. Inside of the building, an atrium with 50 feet high ceilings featuring large windows has been built allowing constant sunlight to shine into the heart of the school. The atrium is not just a beautiful space, but a learning area for students. It includes two glass enclosed spaces that show the school’s HVAC units and the rain water harvest system. Both systems have computer displays that will allow the students to understand the systems. Due to all of the state of the art features, this building will achie