Today, I got a Google alert where a Chaparral graduate posted a recent photo and invited alumni to comment with memories of the building.  Stop by Austin Hamilton’s blog and make a note or two.  I know that I’m not the only one taking photos.  Beside Austin’s post, I see people stopped regularly snapping photos.

Building 200 – Pre-demolition

Progress has been delayed due to asbestos containment procedures.

One of the new classroom buildings is in the background.  As of this week, this east parking lot was paved and ready for striping.

The new Administration building has been open and occupied since late last school year.

I’ll stop by in the next week or so and get some new photos.  I know a lot of students and alumni are excited to see the renovations completed.

A few more details:

From the contractor, McCarthy: $50 million in new construction and renovation work is underway in two phases in the center of Chaparral’s 2,300-student campus. Phase one includes the construction of a multi-purpose gym (with five sports courts), auditorium additions and a central plant, while Phase two comprises construction of a new main classroom structure and administration building.

From CHAPTS, the parent teacher organization, where the summer newsletter outlines a few of the challenges related to parking for the first semester of this coming school year: Summer 2008 Newsletter.

For more information on Scottsdale schools, see:

Scottsdale Schools Start August 11th

Scottsdale Public School Contact Information, Attendance Boundaries, and Start Dates