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William S. Hackett
Middle School
45 Delaware Avenue
The extensive and sensitive renovation of William S.
Hackett Middle School is now complete.
Hackett Middle reopened on
August 27, 2008 for a ribbon cutting and public tour ahead of fall
classes. Superintendent Eva Joseph, Mayor Gerald Jennings, the Board of
Education, and principal Kenneth Newman were joined by hundreds of
students, parents and community supporters at the opening event. To view
highlights of the project, visit the
Hackett Photo Gallery.
The extensive renovation of
William S. Hackett Middle School was broken into two phases. Phase I
construction began in May 2005 and included the replacement and
restoration of the school's roof, as well as repair and cleaning of the
exterior facade and masonry. New electrical service was also included at the school.
Following the relocation of
Hackett's school community to swing space at the former Schuyler
Elementary School at 141 Western Avenue in January 2006, Phase II work
began in June 2006 and included major renovations and improvements.
Phase II included
renovations to all five floors to accommodate up to 650 students in
grades 6-8 and divide those students into teams of 100-115 students
each. Academic wings have been organized around core classes such as
English, social studies, science and math. Classrooms for technology,
art and music will be shared among teams.
The new Hackett includes:
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24 general instruction classrooms
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6 Special Education classrooms
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6 science rooms with prep space
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1 family and consumer science room
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1 technology classroom
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1 music room with practice area
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1 choral room with practice area
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1 band room with practice area
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2 art rooms with kiln and storage
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Newly renovated library/media
center on the ground floor with stacks, seating, teacher workspace,
computer classroom, and librarian workroom
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Gymnasium
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Swimming pool and renovated locker
rooms
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Renovated auditorium including
preserved historic features, renovated seating, improved acoustics,
lighting, and sound systems. Handicapped access to stage level
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New cafeteria and kitchen on lowest
level
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Expanded and renovated
administrative support areas for principal, assistant principals,
guidance, attendance, and special services
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Expanded and renovated nurse's
suite with exam room, bed area, and toilet
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Faculty work areas
Infrastructural
improvements:
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Upgraded heating, ventilation, and
electrical systems
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New lighting throughout
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Improved fire protection and
security
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Computers and laptop stations with
Internet access in
every classroom
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New PA system
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Air conditioning throughout the
building
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Full handicapped accessibility
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New suspended acoustical ceiling
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Replacement or restoration of
exterior masonry, roofing, doors, and windows
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Renovated corridors with new tile
finish, refurbished lockers, new ceiling, and hallway bulletin
boards
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New sidewalks and landscaping
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