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While working to create a secure entrance on the north side of campus connecting the High School and Middle School, Strafford Schools was awarded a co-funded FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) grant. This funding enabled the construction of a shared entrance and a fully reinforced storm shelter capable of housing all 1,045 students— providing protection for the entire campus during severe weather events. The shelter is self-sufficient, equipped with a backup generator, and also functions as a larger, upgraded cafeteria that continues to utilize the existing high school kitchen. In partnership with local authorities, Strafford Schools has generously made the facility available to the community during non-school hours, further enhancing public safety and emergency preparedness. The new Student Parking Lot was completed alongside street improvements to McCabe. The project included added over 200 parking spaces, introduced a third traffic lane on McCabe for parent pick-up and drop-off, and included new sidewalks on both sides of the street. A key but less visible benefit was the advancement of the district’s comprehensive stormwater management system. This included upgrades to the detention basin on the middle school’s front lawn and improved culvert connections to the underground stormwater system at the elementary school.
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