HPER Building
The colossal 42,000-square-foot indoor practice facility provides a versatile environment—large enough to house nearly half a football field under one roof. This multi-use space continues to expand its role, supporting a wide range of activities including indoor recess, physical education classes, marching band practice, and athletic training for football, baseball, softball, and track. The facility is equipped with indoor batting cages and a divider curtain, allowing flexible use for multiple programs at once. Strafford Schools was an early innovator in developing this type of facility, inspiring several neighboring districts to pursue similar
projects. The building also includes three classrooms, office space, and supporting restrooms, making it a comprehensive resource for both athletics and academics.
Early Education Addition
The most recent campus improvement is the addition to the Early Childhood Education Building. This 18-classroom expansion supports the growing Strafford community by expanding pre- kindergarten programs and relocating kindergarten students to this facility—freeing up space at the main Elementary School. The addition also introduces dedicated classrooms for art, STEM, and music, enhancing early learning experiences. Several of the new classrooms are designed as storm shelters, providing protection not only for students in the new wing but for all children in the Early Childhood Education Building.
Additional amenities include a small gymnasium, a teacher breakroom, individual offices, and resource storage areas—further supporting both instructional programs and staff needs.
High School Science Lab and Library Renovation
In 2020, the existing high school science labs were renovated with new lab desks, chemical hoods, updated flooring, and improved exhaust systems. These upgrades supported a modern science curriculum and gave students more opportunities for hands-on learning. The renovation also included a new, centralized chemical storage and prep area with added safety features like an emergency shower and a single-point natural gas shutoff. Adjacent classrooms were also refreshed to create a more cohesive and functional learning environment. Across the hall, the high school library was completely remodeled under the same project. The updated space reflects the changing
role of modern libraries, offering flexible areas for testing, group work, and multi-use activities. Improvements included a new main entrance, media worktables, a centralized checkout desk, and a dedicated meeting room for small groups or individual testing. This renovation was driven by the library staff’s goal of expanding the library’s role in supporting student learning.
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