Campaign and Construction Phasing
Why a new campus for Middle and Upper School students?
At this time in our school’s history we are perfectly positioned to pursue a higher level of excellence by building an extraordinary, and much-needed, new campus for our Middle School and Upper School students. Rowland Hall’s enrollment is strong. Our talented faculty is teaching a challenging and thought-provoking curriculum. Our leaders, including our Board of Trustees, are guiding us with vision. After many years of pursuing the purchase of the 13.2 acres of land next door to the McCarthey Campus, we have officially taken ownership. The benefits of creating a facility truly suited for 21st century learning are enormous. This technologically modern and environmentally sustainable facility will best serve students, today and tomorrow, as they acquire and cultivate new modes of thinking and skills for college and a rapidly changing world. We believe you share our conviction that Rowland Hall students must be educated in this region’s most inspiring learning environment.
CONSTRUCTION PHASING
Board Votes to Proceed with Fields; Phase One A
On Thursday, March 8, the Board of Trustees discussed and answered the much-asked question, “When will we start building the new campus?” With financial data, a pledge payment schedule, information from our construction adviser, and our architects playing a vital role in the discussion, the board voted that: At the final discretion of the Finance Committee, Rowland Hall’s Board of Trustees authorizes construction of Phase 1A (infrastructure and fields) of the Steiner Campus to proceed as soon as pledges for the full expected cost of Phase 1A ($6 million) are obtained, and 50 to 67 percent of the pledged amount is cash-on-hand. The Campaign Steering Committee is optimistic, given the continued success with fundraising. When we raise the need $2.9 million to reach the $6 million Phase 1A goal – we hope by March 2013 – we could have fields ready for play by fall of 2013! To make a pledge, or to request more information about the Capital Campaign, please contact Director of Development Libby Ellis.
PHASE ONE - Present
Land, Infrastructure, Athletics, Rowmark, and Endowment: $35 Million Infrastructure The site (13.2 acres adjacent to the McCarthey Campus) has a 30-foot drop in grade from its northeast to southwest corners. Before any construction can take place the site must be graded and prepared, and to complete this extensive stage of site preparation early in the process is by far the most cost effective strategy. Physical Education and Athletic Facilities Fitness, recreation, and sports provide significant learning experiences outside the classroom and opportunities to develop character, self-discipline, and teamwork skills. The athletic limitations we currently face on the Lincoln Street Campus make a spacious sports complex the necessary first step in building the Steiner Campus. Among its amenities will be a main gymnasium and a practice gymnasium; an indoor track; up-to-date weight and cardio, and physical therapy facilities; plus, incredibly, two sports fields of our very own. We predict that state-of-the-art athletic facilities will significantly improve our already excellent athletic programs. Rowmark Ski Academy A rigorous ski-training program coupled with an extraordinary high school; there is nothing else quite like it in North America, yet Rowmark also faces limitations on Lincoln Street. This program is looking forward to spacious and well-equipped indoor and outdoor training facilities; their own convenient loading dock; roomy ski tuning areas; a coaches’ room; conference areas for mental training and video reviews; in short, facilities worthy of a world-class program.
PHASE TWO - Future
Middle School and Upper School Facility, Fine and Performing Arts and Endowment: $40 Million Middle School and Upper School Academic and Arts Complex In this large and airy building, students will enjoy an innovative and adaptable new home in which classrooms, hallways, labs, studios, and common areas provide generous space for creativity and collaboration. Classrooms for middle and upper school students will occupy distinctly separate areas, honoring the developmental differences of these age groups. Yet all students will share a light-filled cafeteria with a view, a library and media complex, and many auxiliary learning areas, as well as a thrilling new arts complex for dance, music, theater, and the visual arts.
