High School
Rededication
The South Fayette High School
Additions and Alterations Project was 18
months in the making, and now students,
parents, administrators, and residents are
celebrating the completion of the new
high school.
Hundreds gathered for a rededication
ceremony in the high school Theatre
on Saturday, September 9, for a
rededication ceremony. Afterwards, a
ribbon cutting took place at the entrance
of the Innovation Hub, a new area of
the school which includes the Media
Studio, chemistry and physics labs, and
the MIT-certified Fab Lab, which features
state-of-the-art technology such as four
3D printers and a laser engraver. The
space will enable students to design new
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innovations through computer coding and
engineering.
“This is not just space. This is a new
educational opportunity for students to
create and innovate,” said School Board
President Len Fornella.
The high school addition also includes
a newly redesigned library with additional
classroom space and a Maker Space,
which is an area specifically for students to
create projects that illustrate and further
enhance their understanding of traditional
lessons and complex concepts. Two Kiva
classrooms feature circular seating with
idea boards and space designed to foster
collaboration.
The additional space includes a larger
cafeteria and new common areas for
students that feature courtyards with
plenty of natural lighting. New charging
stations have also been placed throughout
the school where students can plug in their
laptop computers and other devices.
“A lot of districts will build spaces and
then figure out how to utilize it. I want the
public to know we were very thoughtful
about our curriculum as we designed these
new spaces,” said Superintendent Dr. Bille
Rondinelli.
“These spaces will also enable us to
develop new projects and new ways to
assess student learning,” added Associate
Principal Laura Hartzell.
The original high school building was
constructed in 2002 and was designed to
accommodate approximately 800 students.
With the new addition, the high school can
now easily accommodate 1,500 students,
with room for reconfiguration and
potential growth beyond projected future
enrollment totals.
“This renovation was driven by growth
due to our increased enrollment, but we