The renovate-as-new projects for Johnson and Rockwell schools in Bethel  started this week.  Updated phasing plans are included on the school's website. 

Between now until the end of the summer, people can expect tree clearing to the right of the current Rockwell playground and behind the school.  Blasting will be done, after school hours, to partially remove the hillside behind Rockwell.  The playground will be removed and fencing put up around the construction area.  An underground tank will be removed and loading docks will be relocated.  Portable classrooms, with utilities, will be installed.  A new rear staircase and elevator will be installed.  The front parking lot will also be raised up. 

At Johnson school, there will be some partial tree removal, a service road around the entire building and gym demolition and construction.  The new addition of the 5th grade wing, including STEM room and media center, will start. 

This summer, the two buildings will go through environmental abatement.