In November of 2012, the Escalon community overwhelmingly approved Measure B to modernize our schools. Slated first for modernization was Escalon High, which had some school buildings more than 60-years old. The first issuance of Measure B bonds raised $8.5 million to fund the high school’s modernization project. The project, designed in four phases, began last spring and was completed February of 2015. The first two phases were completed shortly after school began and resulted in modernization of 13 classrooms and two sets of student bathrooms. The final two phases resulted in the modernization of nine additional classrooms, the Counseling Center and another pair of student restrooms. Phases three and four were completed shortly after the first of the year. Classroom upgrades included new heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, shelving and casework, flooring, walls and energy efficient windows. Significant upgrades were made to the Agricultural facility’s two classrooms and shop. One of the Agricultural classrooms was modernized into a full science classroom including student lab stations, and additional access to water and power. Major upgrades to the school’s fire, phone and network systems were also made. More significantly, in an effort to bring the high school up to 21st century technology standards, the school’s technology infrastructure received a major upgrade with interactive projectors being placed in the 23 modernized rooms and the installation of high speed wireless access points in all classrooms. These upgrades will create true 21st century learning environments that our community’s children will enjoy for many years. Now that all phases are completed, the high school will be inviting the community to attend Escalon High School’s open house to tour the upgraded facilities.
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