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 COMPLETE AT BERLIN, CHESTNUT RIDGE, AND HILAND

August 5, 2026

East Holmes Local Schools has completed year two of its Phased Classroom Renovation Project, bringing refreshed learning spaces to Berlin, Chestnut Ridge, and Hiland in time for the start of the school year.

Work began in early summer with demolition and site preparation and moved steadily toward finishing touches as the school year approached. New flooring, lighting, furniture, and casework are now in place across all three buildings, and staff had time to settle into their updated classrooms before welcoming students back.

Looking ahead, the district will turn its attention to the next phase of the project, bringing similar updates to Flat Ridge, Wise, Walnut Creek and another part of Hiland next summer.

Thank you to families, staff, and community members for their patience and support throughout construction. Updated classrooms are now ready to serve students at Berlin, Hiland, and Chestnut Ridge for years to come!

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.