JOHNSTON COUNTY – During their Jan. 11 meeting, the Johnston County Board of Education voted to name the new elementary school, Swift Creek Elementary.
With the capacity for 939 students, the nearly 115,877 square foot building will serve students from Pre-K through Fifth grade. The state-of-the-art two-story design has an open, contemporary theme, and features a shared cafeteria, auditorium, and gym space. It will also provide unique learning and work spaces conducive for academic and professional success.
The perfectly blended traditional and contemporary design offers a modern day feel, without sacrificing key aspects. Security and campus safety is one of the district’s primary areas of focus. “We’re excited about this updated elementary design which focuses on safety, security, and efficiency,” said JCPS Chief of Facility Design and Construction Brooks Moore. “Safety remained at the forefront of the conversations during the process.”
All schools throughout the district are experiencing capacity challenges due to the exponential growth in the area. Adding additional school facilities is a primary focus of the school system, government bodies, and stakeholders.
“This is a large school by DPI standards and will help numerous adjacent overcapacity schools, accommodate strong growth in the area, and eliminate up to 42 mobile classroom trailers,” stated Moore. Swift Creek Elementary will make an immediate impact by relieving overcrowding of Polenta, Cleveland, West View, McGee’s Crossroads, Dixon Road, Four Oaks, and Wilson’s Mills elementary schools.
Facilities such as the new Swift Creek Elementary school come to fruition through the collaborative efforts of the school system, local governing bodies, and voting constituents. “Our district is extremely fortunate to have an engaged support system, including constituents, Commissioners, community partners who support our students by presenting bond funding options and voting yes to the bond referendums,” stated JCPS Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy.
“Our district recognizes the challenges posed by overcrowding in our schools, and this new elementary school represents our community’s commitment to addressing these issues collectively,” said Dr. Bracy. “We are excited about the positive impact this school will have on our students, teachers, and the district at large.”
Swift Creek Elementary is funded by the 2022 bond referendum. A bond referendum is a voting process that gives voters the power to decide if a municipality should be authorized to raise funds through the issuance of general obligation bonds.
The next bond referendum will be on the ballot in November 2024.
Where will this school be located?
my guess BY SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE LOL LOL LOL
No, this would make too much sense. It will be on Cleveland Rd where it can tie up the major commuter artery instead.
Bold move.
The county purchased 20 acres of land for a school across from Dickinson Rd and Lee Trace Drive on Cleveland Rd. I am not sure if this is the new school they are referring to.
Oh GOD I hope not…I enjoy being able to get out of my neighborhood in the morning…
Oh great. What’s next for your worthless agenda?
Yea, the board agreed on something!!!!!
Address? Anyone?