2024 Bond Updates
May 14, 2024 - NAMS Field Cement Treatment, Cornelius Grading
Cement treatment is taking place on the Neil Armstrong Middle School field to stabilize the soil.
Grading of the soil smooths out the areas for the new building and parking lots at the north side of the Cornelius Elementary campus.
May 7, 2024 - Excavation Has Begun at NAMS and Cornelius
The field at Neil Armstrong Middle School is now being excavated to prepare for grading, cement treatment, and eventual installation of the new synthetic turf.
At Cornelius Elementary, the back of the campus is being prepared for construction of the new building. At the north side, the site is being excavated for the parking lots and the building foundation.
April 23, 2024 - Harvey Clarke Students Vote on New Play Structure Design
Harvey Clarke Elementary School students selected a new design for its new play structure, in colors incorporating lavender, blue-green and plum. Expected installation is summer 2024. Read more here: https://www.fgsdk12.org/apps/news/article/1916488
April 3, 2024 - Cornelius Elementary Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Wed., April 3, 2024, the community helped to officially break ground for the updated campus and new building. Speakers included: FGSD Superintendent Dave Parker; Cornelius City Manager Peter Brandom; long-time resident and former Cornelius Elementary student Norby Chartry; Principal Angella Graves; and students Lexii Torres and Robin Munoz. They touched on the history of the school, back when Mr. Chartry attended and to the 80 years of the current building. The ongoing partnership with the City of Cornelius as well as the support of voters, taxpayers and other community members were cited as critical to this project as well as the modernized education of students for decades to come. View photo highlights on the Cornelius Elementary bond page.
March 13, 2024 - Cornelius Elementary Safety Fencing
Safety fencing is going up at the back of the campus to prepare for excavation and grading of the area for the new building. The fencing is intended to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the construction zone - for your safety, please stay out of this area.
February 21, 2024 - Cornelius Elementary Final Design
FGSD's design consultant, Mahlum Architects, presented the final renderings to staff and parent advisors for the new building that will replace the existing school. View more information about this bond project.
Feb. 1, 2024 - Safety and Security Projects