William B. Keene Elementary School
New Elementary School

 


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Client
Christina School District

Architect
Buck Simpers & Associates

Size
64,600 Square Feet

Contract Amount
$8,000,000.00

Project Goals

  • To construct a contemporary elementary school featuring sophisticated control systems.

  • To carry out a disciplined project facing strict schedule reconfigurations.














The William B. Keene Elementary School in Glasgow, Delaware relies on oversized blocks outlined in primary colors to reinforce the school's theme: Building Blocks to the Future.

The kindergarten through fourth grade steel frame construction project is divided into several learning pods. Within the 64,600 square foot structure, there are approximately 31 classrooms, an administrative office, a library, a cafeteria and kitchen, a media room, a music room, an art room and group learning areas. Bancroft was also responsible for constructing the school's playground.

The school features state-of-the-art synchronized communication and clock systems, wiring for computers and a closed circuit television system with satellite hook-up capabilities.

Construction on this project was suspended for nearly a year due to on-site archaeological finds including Native American artifacts and Colonial pottery. Bancroft successfully maintained the entire Project Team as well as all subcontractors through the setback and resumed the project with the proper enthusiasm to complete it on budget and within the adjusted time frame. The Project Team also pushed to have the site stabilized and a watertight shell completed within an amazing six-month period following the archaeological dig.






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