will afford them all of those opportunities
and more.”
“Students will be very excited. The
building has great spaces that will allow
them to explore new interests and
facilities that will allow them to learn. This
project is part of our ongoing efforts to
make sure that our students have the best
possible resources to create educational
opportunities. Dickson will be a
welcoming place for students and their
families, and parents should feel welcome
to visit the school as we host events so
that they can see what resources their
children will have,” adds Glasser.
Woodland Hills worked with Reynolds
Construction and Core Architects on the
project. Mike Arnold, Vice President of
Reynolds Construction, says that Dickson
is a beautiful building, a “classic piece,”
and adds that the renovations work very
well with it. Reynolds has worked with
the district for six years, and conducted
education sessions for students that
were interested in architecture and
construction.
“The District recognized the need for
a state-of-the-art Intermediate School
and evaluated options at Dickson, and
at the current Intermediate Building (on
Evans Street in Swissvale). Dickson was
last renovated in the mid-1990s, while
the current Intermediate had not been
renovated at any point. The costs to
renovate Dickson and position it to serve
students for the next 30 or 40 years was
less than to renovate the current building.
In addition, Dickson’s location in the heart
of Swissvale was a determining factor,”
says Glasser.
She adds, “We’re committed to
improving our facilities so that they are
more sustainable, more efficient and
up-to-date so that they can serve our
children for decades to come. The effort
and funds invested here will serve all of
us well for many, many years to come.”
“This is a fantastic addition to the
community with a beautiful building
surrounded by athletic fields. It will make
a great investment in the community,”
says Harris.
He wants students to know that, “This
building is theirs and everything in it is for
them to learn and become great future
leaders.”
In January, the seventh, eighth and ninth graders of Woodland Hills
Intermediate and Woodland Hills High School performed Disney’s
The Little Mermaid Junior. The cast and crew of 50, along with their 35
senior high choreography, costume, vocal, production, and scenic interns
started working in September to delighted audiences Under the Sea!
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