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The front entrance of the new High School. The new gymnasium will seat 2,000 spectators. The school features a larger and more flexible cafeteria that includes outdoor seating. In the heart of the academic wing, the Learning Commons is the school library of the future with flexible seating for small and large groups. 64 PETERS TOWNSHIP CONNECTIONS IN THE NEW PETERS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL I n December, the District completed the design development phase for the new High School that will soon be built on the Rolling Hills property. Throughout this process, design concepts that were previously discussed came into focus as detailed drawings and constructions materials were presented to the School Board for final determinations. Below are images that have been shared with the District through this process of some of the larger areas of the buildings that illustrate the goal of providing flexible learning areas where students can connect and collaborate during their school day and beyond. As we continue through this exciting project to build a new high school in our community, our goal is to provide district residents with the latest information regarding this project in a variety of ways. We encourage everyone to become involved with this process by attending Buildings and Grounds School Board meetings, PTA Area Council Meetings or by visiting the website regularly for updates (http://www.ptsd.k12.pa.us/FacilitiesPlanning.aspx) The new state-of the art auditorium with seating for 1,200.