Ardmore High School
Ardmore High School is a multi-facility campus consisting of five separate buildings. The Classroom and Administrative Building, Fine Arts Building, PE Building, Cafeteria, and the Ardmore High School Gymnasium are all within easy walking distance of each other. Also within walking distance are the athletic facilities such as Noble Stadium, the Field House and Athletic Offices, Valero Baseball and Softball Parks, and the lighted tennis courts.
The High School opened at the current site in the spring of 1974. This facility was completely remodeled during the spring and summer of 2005. A new metal, red roof was added, interior walls were painted and redone with tile, floor tile and carpet were replaced, restrooms were remodeled, and the heat and air-conditioning system was upgraded with new geothermal units.
The Little Theater was upgraded with new stage lighting, a new state of the art sound system, and auditorium style seating. Science labs were modernized with up to date stain-resistant lab tables. Ceiling tiles were replaced through out the facility. The old lockers were replaced with new lockers. The home economics kitchen was remolded with new appliances, cabinets, and counter tops. New fiber optics and data drops were add to all classrooms and offices to allow faculty and students access to the Internet. Faculty members have access to electronic mail on the computers in their classroom or office. The library was completely remodeled with new shelving, furniture, carpet and a new circulation desk. Several classroom received SmartBoards. The main office and guidance centers were remolded.
The outdoor courtyard, which is viewed from the Cafeteria Building, adds a picturesque background during lunch. This area was remolded with planters that hold beautiful flowers and plants. Colorful canopies were installed to add shade, color, and beauty to the courtyard. This is an excellent place for students to gather during lunch time.
The high school is, in all actuality, a new facility. Our students are very proud of their new high school. It provides an excellent setting for students to learn.
Ardmore Middle School
Ardmore Middle School is the district’s newest school facility. It opened in 1997 as one building facility under one roof. Six classrooms were added to the existing building in 2005. This facility has been maintained very well in an attempt to stay on the cutting edge of educational change. Fiber optics with data drops have been add to the classrooms, offices, and library to allow students and faculty access to the Internet. Faculty members have e-mail on their computer in their classroom or office.
The library is set in the center of the complex with a design feature that allows students easy access from any place in building. The cafeteria was designed with two serving lines and ample space to accommodate each grade level during its lunch period. The facility has a spacious gymnasium with plenty of seating for home basketball games.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Early Childhood)
Will Rogers Elementary was built in 1959. It was remodeled in 2002 and additional classrooms were added at that time. The cafeteria/auditorium was enlarged during the 2002 remodeling project. A geothermal heating and air conditioning system was also added at this time. A new metal red roof was added to the facility as well. The east parking lot was added to expand parking.
The facility has been wired with fiber optics for data drops to allow internet and electronic mail access.
Posted on
Thu, July 30, 2009
by Ardmore City Schools