Project
The College School partnered with Hastings + Chivetta, a leading school design firm, and Cobalt Construction Consulting, experts in project management and execution, to develop a comprehensive plan that aligns with the capital project priorities identified by our board, faculty, and community through extensive listening sessions and feasibility studies. Together, these partners bring expertise and vision to a project that focuses on critical upgrades to our building, the creation of an Adventure Education Center, and the refurbishment of hallways, stairwells, and common areas throughout the main building, ensuring a modern and inspiring learning environment.
HIGHLIGHTS
Adventure Education Center. A new space dedicated to the TCS Adventure Education curriculum, providing resources to faculty and a learning space for students.
Elevated Shared Spaces. Renovating hallways, stairs, and common spaces with new flooring, ceilings, and fixtures and repainting walls to provide a cleaner, modern aesthetic. Creating new tutoring and gross motor spaces and repurposing unused and outdated spaces to be more student-centered.
BENEFITS
Mission-Aligned Renovations. The TCS curriculum encourages students to build confidence, understand teamwork, navigate challenges, and take risks. The Adventure Education Center will be a focal point for TCS to showcase its Adventure Education curriculum and provide space for students to develop their skills.
Welcoming Spaces. For 60 years, TCS has been a regional leader in experiential education. By updating common spaces, our building will become a point of pride for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Prospective Families. By upgrading our facilities, TCS will be in line with other independent schools and have better competitive positioning with prospective families.
Thank you to our community partners and volunteers
CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE
Jan Phillips Honorary Campaign Chair
Melanie Schmickle Campaign Co-Chair
Ben Schmickle Campaign Co-Chair
Erica Abbenante ‘97
Jemal Dents
Matt Diller
Janelle Finder
Anthony Hasek
Shaun Hautly ‘99
Kerrin Kowach
Scott McClintock
Brandon Murray
Rob O’Blennis
PROJECT PARTNERS
Lauren Talley, Board of Trustees, ‘97, Owner, Principal, Cobalt Construction Consulting
Kimberly Paulek, Project Manager, Cobalt Construction Consulting
Leah Hofferkamp, Senior Associate, HOK
Steve DeHekker, Senior Vice President, Project Manger, Hastings+Chivetta Architects
FACULTY AND STAFF DESIGN COMMITTEE
Janelle Finder Fourth Grade Teacher
Lauren Hanahan Early Childhood Teacher
Sarah Hassing Atelierista
Scott McClintock Director of Adventure Education
John McElwain Director of Sustainability & LaBarque Campus
Allison Morris Lesch Visual Arts Specialist
Jill Pampel Director of Admissions & Marketing
Lindsey Ross ‘99, Middle School Teacher