Capital Improvement Projects Update
To see the entire Capital Improvement Plan for all of the city schools, please see the CIP page on our website. Current and Future Project Updates
All Schools:
- Comprehensive Facilities Assessment - Assessing all aspects of the school facilities, plus Green Acres - ongoing site visits spring 2023 (see here for more information) There will be a presentation to the school board on the FSA at the September 11, 2023 regular school board meeting. Watch the presentation here.
Fairfax High School:
1. Concession Stand (outdoor)
- Fall 2022 - Schematic Design Completed
- January 2023 - City Planning Commission Approval
- Spring 2023 - Architect Award, Design
- June 2023 - January 2024 Permit Review
- December 2023 - Geotechnical survey done and soil conditions currently being evaluated.
- Bid Process January 2024 - March 2024 - Architects have submitted plans to city and awaiting permit approval
- Construction June 2024 - August 2024 - Construction has begun.
2. FHS Press Box: The request for bids has been released and will be assessed on July 24, 2024
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- Phase 1 - Shop drawings, Submittals, Delegated design and fabrication time for Press Box and Helical Piers, Submit for all necessary permits for work. 8/1/24 – 12/9/24
- Phase 2 - Site Mobilization; Existing demolition, Site Prep including Helical Piers installation, concrete, conduit, and drainage work. 12/9/24-1/24/25
- Phase 3 - Press Box Installation and Site Restoration 1/24/25 - 2/21/25
The City of Fairfax is working with FHS on a plan for a temporary solution during fall sports.
- New washer/dryer components installed, summer 2023 to support FHS sports programs.
- FHS Weightroom floor fix completed 2024.
4. Concession Stand (indoor)
- Completed upgrades to indoor concession stand.
5. EV Charging stations
- Installed April 2023
6. Auditorium
- Sound enhancements installed April 2023
- New curtain installed
7. Fields (Turf and Lighting)
- Turf fields complete March 2024 - new turf fields installed for the band/practice field and baseball field.
- New gate will be installed in June 2024.
8. Stadium
- ADA Renovations - railings and steps have been installed, September 2023.
- New Scoreboard - City of Fairfax is working with FHS for new scoreboard - summer 2025
9. HVAC Units - 13 HVAC units replaced in the FHS field house in the summer 2024.
Katherine Johnson MS
1. Kutner Park Turf Field (joint project with City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation)
- This project is currently under the City of Fairfax city council and parks and recreation department.
2. KJMS Security Vestibule
- Prep work for this project is underway. KJMS received preliminary information about the impact of the work to be done and issues for the school to consider when planning for the planned 3–4-week construction.
3. KJMS Front Exterior Painting
- Completed August 2023
4. KJMS Asphalt
- New basketball courts installed summer 2023
5. Weight Room/Fitness Room
- March 2024 - Installation of new flooring, new exercise equipment, and repair of current fitness equipment to assist in the switching of the current weight room and fitness room.
Providence ES/Daniels Run ES
1. New mechanical replacements installed summer 2023 (not all units)
2. PES Playground fencing - completed
3. PES Kiss and Ride Lanes: School posts and signs to divide and merge traffic lanes are in place and in use.
4. PES - December 2023 - Landscaping planned to cut shrubbery around marquee.
5. DRES - January 2024 - City of Fairfax is working with FCPS to build a vestibule in the front lobby.