Phased Classroom Renovation

In 2024, East Holmes Local Schools launched the Phased Classroom Renovation Project to enhance learning environments for students and staff across the district.

The project highlights the district’s commitment to enhancing its current facilities, emphasizing a focus on facility improvements rather than school consolidation. This decision celebrates what makes our district unique—our small, close-knit school communities.

With funds intentionally set aside for the project, careful and intentional financial planning has made it possible to support these improvements without requiring a ballot measure.

2026 Project Updates

CLASSROOM RENOVATION PROJECT CONTINUES TO MAKE PROGRESS AT BERLIN, CHESTNUT RIDGE, AND HILAND

June 18, 2026

Phase two of East Holmes Local Schools’ Phased Classroom Renovation Project is well underway, with steady progress taking place this summer at Berlin, Chestnut Ridge, and Hiland.

Now three weeks into construction, crews have completed demolition and cleaning work in all three buildings and have moved into the next stages of renovation. This summer’s planned updates include fresh paint, new interior room signage, upgraded lighting, and new furniture, all aimed at creating refreshed, welcoming learning environments for students and staff.

At Berlin, casework installation has started on the first floor, gridwork for drop ceilings is underway throughout the building, and electrical work for new lighting continues.

At Chestnut Ridge, casework installation has begun in several rooms, ceiling grid installation is progressing throughout the building, and electrical work is ongoing. New lighting has already been installed in several rooms, and furniture has been delivered.

At Hiland, classroom casework installation is complete and has started in the main office. Ceiling gridwork is nearing completion in classrooms and has also begun in the office area. New lighting installation is complete in classrooms, furniture has been delivered, and flooring installation is complete in classrooms and continues in the hallway.

The district remains on track to complete these improvements before the start of the school year. East Holmes Local Schools looks forward to sharing additional updates throughout the summer as the transformation continues at each building.

2026 Progress Photos

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Berlin Elementary Construction in Progress

Past Project Updates

2025 Renovations

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Mt Hope Demolition Photos
Project Update Flyer

Project Highlights

145+ classrooms, main office areas, lobbies, and other common areas across the district will be updated.

The project aims to enhance current facilities while preserving small, close-knit school communities, buildings, and class design.

In partnership with the architect and engineering firm GPD Group, the district selected Hammond Construction as its construction manager at-risk firm to help with the planning and design phases of the project.

Planned Updates

  • New flooring

  • Fresh Paint

  • Improved lighting

  • Modern furniture

Timeline

  • Work will begin in the summer of 2025 and continue over multiple summers.

  • To avoid disruption, renovations will take place only during school breaks.

Funding

  • Funding has been intentionally set aside for the project without the need for a ballot measure.