Hempstead, NY – The main schoolhouse was built in 1911, and an addition constructed in 1935. Razing the structure and building a school on the 1.39-acre property will create space for the district’s growing population, officials said. Tree removal was underway this week at the site of the Marguerite G. Rhodes School, marking the start […]
Florida, NY – Voters in the Florida Union Free School District approved the 2019 Capital Project on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. The official results of the vote were 187 “yes” and 112 “no” ballots cast. The $7,985,804 million capital improvement project will address necessary building repairs, enhance learning spaces, and make Golden Hill Elementary and […]
Catskill, NY – Catskill Central School District voters approved a proposed $40.8 million capital project, 308-259, in a referendum held on a snowy and icy Tuesday. The capital project involves several improvements including upgrades to academic programs, classrooms, buildings, security controls, roads, parking lots and athletic fields. … “I personally thank all Catskill CSD community members […]
Oyster Bay, NY – In a magical evening of music and community pride, Oyster Bay’s own legendary musician, Billy Joel, helped the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District cut the ribbon on its newly expanded Fine and Performing Arts Wing at Oyster Bay High School, Sept. 25. Mr. Joel, a longtime advocate of music education […]
Oyster Bay, NY – Although school is out for the summer, construction continues at Oyster Bay High School on the new Music and Art Addition!
The Southold School District brought students out, dressed in red and white to show their Settlers pride, at a ribbon cutting for the high school’s new track and athletic complex Tuesday morning. Student athletes and classmates broke in the track by taking a lap before superintendent David Gamberg and Board of Education president Paulette Ofrias […]
Albany, NY – BBS was selected by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as only one of several Architectural & Engineering firms across New York State to perform third-party reviews of other firms’ K-12 school designs on behalf of NYSED. This prestigious appointment to perform the multi-year, third-party peer review contract further validates NYSED’s respect […]
Building Design & Construction Magazine: BBS ranks as the 26th largest K-12 education designer in the U.S.
“The most interesting new trend in public K-12 school design will be the convergence of educational and community functions. New schools in suburban markets will be planned to accommodate not only classrooms, but also community meetings, adult education, local government functions, and multi-generational activities, such as art classes, sporting events, or gardening.” Roger P. Smith, Principal
