2025 Summer Construction
This summer will be a busy and exciting time across District #7 as we move forward with a number of important construction projects.
Here’s a look at the projects happening across the district by building:
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY
Secure Entry Construction: May 29 - July 23
Insurance Roof Replacement: June 9 - July 18
A portion of the roof will be replaced due to damage from a hailstorm that occurred in the spring of 2024.
Parking Lot Resealing: June 14 - July 7
Lot across the street from the building.
Access Control Installation: TBD
*During construction, access to the front office will be restricted and parking in the main parking lot will not be available.
GLEN CARBON ELEMENTARY
Secure Entry Construction: May 29 - July 11
Insurance Roof Replacement: June 9 - July 4
A portion of the roof will be replaced due to damage from a hailstorm that occurred in the spring of 2024.
Solar Installation: This has begun and will be fully completed once the roof replacement is complete.
Access Control Installation: TBD
*During construction, access to the front office will be restricted.
HAMEL ELEMENTARY
Secure Entry Asbestos Abatement: May 29 - June 11
Secure Entry Construction: May 29 - July 11
Insurance Roof Replacement: June 2 - July 15
A portion of the roof will be replaced due to damage from a hailstorm that occurred in the spring of 2024.
Solar Installation: Beginning on July 7
Access Control Installation: TBD
*During construction, access to the front office will be restricted.
LECLAIRE ELEMENTARY
Secure Entry Construction: May 29 - July 17
Front Circle Drive Asphalt Resealing: June 14 - 21
Access Control Installation: TBD
*During construction, access to the front office will be restricted, and parking in the front circle drive will not be available.
NELSON ELEMENTARY
Secure Entry Asbestos Abatement: June 4 - 17
Secure Entry Construction: May 29 - August 14
As part of the double entry construction, Rooms 210 and 211 will be converted into a new office suite that includes the principal’s office, conference room, nurse’s suite, and a teacher lounge. The existing office area will be transformed into two new classrooms, a server room, a teacher workroom, and additional office space.
Insurance Roof Replacement: July 18 - August 15
A portion of the roof will be replaced due to damage from a hailstorm that occurred in the spring of 2024.
Access Control Installation: TBD
*During construction, access to the front office will be restricted and parking in the main and lower parking lots will not be available.
WOODLAND ELEMENTARY
Secure Entry Construction: May 29 - July 21
Additionally, Woodland will receive a new accessible access ramp to the new secure entry.
Insurance Roof Replacement: July 15 - August 1
A portion of the roof will be replaced due to damage from a hailstorm that occurred in the spring of 2024.
Front Parking Lot & New Parent Pick-Up/Drop-Off: May 29 - August 14
Access Control Installation: TBD
*Woodland will be closed to the public this summer. .
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Phase 1 Addition: Completion June 2025
60,000-square foot addition, which includes a competition gym, storm shelter/annex gym, library/media center, commons, eight classrooms of varying sizes, and a multi-purpose room
Asbestos Abatement: May 29 - August 7
Asbestos abatement and renovation at the remainder of the 1925’s first floor, along with asbestos abatement of the second and third floors of the 1925 and knuckle area will take place. Additionally, the existing cafeteria will undergo asbestos abatement and demolition.
Phase 2 Renovation: May 19 - August 18
The Lucco Gymnasium will be transformed into 13 temporary classrooms, all of which will have permanent walls, doors, ceiling, heat/air conditioning, and full electrical and data capabilities, Additional updates including regrading the upper parking lot, replacing the track and asphalt underlayment, and demolishing the existing cafeteria and kitchen. The remainder of the 1925 first floor will be renovated into administrative offices, as well as the connection to the new addition.
*Lincoln will be closed to the public this summer. Offices can be reached by calling 618-656-0485.
EDWARDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Commons Expansion & Renovation: Completion August 2025
Main Gym Floor Replacement: Completion August 2025
Secure Entry Construction: May 29 - July 4
Solar Installation: Completion August 2025
Track and Field Replacement: Summer 2025
Success Academy Relocation: Summer 2025
Softball Field Turf Installation: Fall 2025
Access Control Installation: TBD
* EHS will be closed to the public throughout the summer.
Should you have concerns or questions during the construction process, please contact District #7 at 618-656-1182.