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Wappingers Central School District

25 Corporate Park Drive / P.O. Box 396 / Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 / PH: 845.298.5000

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Capital Improvement Project

Building Our Future Together

On May 20, 2025, voters approved Proposition 2, a $153,768,000 long-term capital improvement project that includes addtions to our middle schools, essential improvements to athletic facilities, and many structural upgrades, and repairs district-wide. 

 

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Learn More About the Project, approved May 20, 2025

Want more details about the proposition? Explore our site: it has project details, FAQs, and more.

Project Updates

NYSED Reviewing Construction Plans: Wappingers JHS

Additions to Wappingers JHS are planned for the summer of 2027; the NY State Education Department has begun their preliminary review, and we are working closely with NYSED to finalize our plans.

Construction Management Company Selection

The District is in the process of selecting a construction project management company to guide us and oversee the project’s execution. 

A timeline graphic outlines a multi-year project with phases labeled Summer 2026 through Summer 2029.

 

This timeline represents our current goals and proposed schedule. As with any large-scale, multi-year project, dates are subject to change based on construction progress and other factors. We'll be sure to keep the community updated along the way!

 

Building Improvements: Secondary Schools

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Replace original electrical panels
    • Upgrade PA system
    • Renovate technology classrooms
    • Renovate large group instruction room
    • Increase electrical service to building
    • Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace science wing roof
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility
    • Replace original electrical panels & upgrade PA
    • Renovate technology classrooms
    • Renovate large group instruction room
    • Handicap ramp at gymnasium entrance

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility
    • Replace original electrical panels
    • Add cooling to auditorium and gymnasium
    • Replace steam piping in tunnels, unit ventilators and add exhaust fans in classrooms
    • Replace asbestos tile at selected classroom floors

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace roof
    • Add cooling to auditorium and gymnasium
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Replace original electrical panels and exist signs
    • Modify health suite and toilet rooms for accessibility
    • Re-finish selected classroom wood floors

Building Improvements: Elementary Schools

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility
    • Replace original electrical panels & upgrade PA

    • Re-point original brick
    • Remove remaining asbestos tile flooring
    • Replace rooftop units
    • Upgrade PA system
    • Install main switchgear
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility

    • Replace selected original electrical panels
    • Renovate four toilet rooms for accessibility

     

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Add exhaust ventilation, replace rooftop units
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Replace old electrical panels
    • Replace fire alarm system
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility
    • Upgrade PA system

    • Replace primary feed
    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace old ceilings
    • Replace roof & skylights
    • Replace air handlers
    • Upgrade cafeteria/gym ventilation
    • Replace fire alarm system
    • Add elevator
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace roof
    • Replace remaining ceilings
    • Replace fire alarm system
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility

    • Replace roof
    • Replace exhaust fans, unit ventilators and rooftop units
    • Replace fire alarm systems
    • Modify toilet rooms for handicap accessibility

    • Re-point original brick
    • Replace corridor ceilings
    • Replace fire alarm system
    • Modify toilet rooms for accessibility
    • Add exhaust fans to classrooms, replace rooftop units

Site Improvements

  • John Jay High School

    • New artificial turf soccer/softball field, portable bleachers, lights
    • Press box/concession stand renovations
    • Additional parking below baseball field
    • Reconstruction of walkway from feature field
    • Potential additional road to Patriot Way

    Roy C. Ketcham High School 

    • New artificial turf soccer/softball field with portable bleachers and lights
    • Eight new tennis courts
    • New fencing at softball field

    Van Wyck JHS

    • Reconstruct fields for proper drainage
    • New basketball court
    • Add athletic field lighting
    • New press box/ concession stand, portable bleachers and walking track
    • Reconstruct back drive loop, improve drop off parking

    Wappingers JHS

    • Add athletic field lighting
    • New press box/concession stand and portable bleachers
    • Replace deteriorated entrance steps

  • Brinckerhoff ES

    • Reconstruct driveway & parking lots
    • Reconstruct sidewalks

    Fishkill ES

    • Reconstruct driveway & parking lots
    • Reconstruct sidewalks
    • Add exterior lighting

    Gayhead ES

    • Upgrade site lighting

    Myers Corners ES

    • Site feasibility study to investigate improved vehicle access to site and additional parking.
    • Digital display sign at site entry

    Sheafe Road ES

    • Reconstruct basketball court
    • Upgrade ramps to comply with ADA

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