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Morton opens January 2!
In a just a little over three weeks, classes will begin at the new Morton Middle School! Students will return from winter break on January 2 to new classrooms, new technology, and a much brighter environment. See photos from the building here.
In the next few weeks, finishing touches will be applied to the school. Floors have already been waxed to a high shine, furniture is being moved in, and staff has been receiving training on new HVAC and kitchen equipment. Students will tour the building during the week of December 12 to find their new classrooms and lockers. Moving day for classrooms will begin with the first day of winter break on December 19.
A farewell open house for the old Morton will be held on December 11 from 2 - 4 p.m. The building will be fenced off on December 19 and decommissioning will follow soon after. Abatement will begin after the first of the year, and demolition should start in mid-February. Bricks will be available to the public free of charge after demolition begins.
The old Morton holds many, many fond memories for countless people, but the new building will be a much stronger investment of taxpayer dollars. In addition to providing students with enough space for classrooms, it includes many energy efficient features to help keep long-term utility costs in check.