UPDATES ON BOND PROJECTS

Thanks to our community approving a $340 million bond proposal to fund capital improvements, we are able to modernize learning spaces, improve athletics, fine arts and community facilities, and update district infrastructure. Here is what is happening around the district.

AQUATIC CENTER

The new 54,000+ square-foot Aquatic Center is designed to serve both competitive athletics and the broader community, featuring two pools—one dedicated to competition and one intended for community and multi-purpose use. This thoughtful layout allows Forest Hills Public Schools to host swim meets and competitive events while simultaneously accommodating swim lessons, team practices, and community programming. By separating these functions within a spacious, modern facility, the Aquatic Center maximizes flexibility, increases access, and ensures it can support a wide range of activities simultaneously for students, athletes, and community members alike.

The aquatic center is anticipated to open in the summer of 2028.

What the new aquatic center is going to look like when it's built

AQUATIC CENTER TIMELINE

  • Fall 2025-Spring 2028 – Construction duration for the new FHPS aquatic center, with an anticipated opening in early July of 2028. FHPS students, staff, and community members will enjoy a state-of-the-art facility for years to come.
    • Formal groundbreaking ceremony of the new aquatic center
  • November 2025 – The FHPS Board of Education approves the aquatic center construction contracts.
  • Fall 2024 – Forest Hills and the aquatic center team complete the design development of the aquatic center.
  • Spring 2024 – Forest Hills and the aquatic center team hold design and programming meetings with district and community stakeholders to identify swimmer, staff, and community needs, ensuring the new aquatic center reflects both practical needs and the shared vision of the community.
  • November 2023 – The FHPS community passed a $340 million bond for campus-wide improvements, including a new aquatic center serving FHPS students and the community.
Top view of the new pool in the proposed aquatic center