After nearly a year of planning, preparation, and problem-solving, Veritas Preparatory School officially broke ground last week on a major campus expansion that will add two new classrooms in time for the upcoming school year.
The new building will house the school’s fifth/sixth grade and seventh/eighth grade classes beginning this fall. The expansion comes as Veritas continues to experience steady enrollment growth and prepares to welcome two new teachers to the faculty. School leaders say the additional space will help accommodate both the growing student population and the school’s expanding academic programs.
“Our student population continues to grow,” said Headmaster Jill Rosario. “We need these new classrooms to accommodate the increased population. We also have two new teachers filling new positions, and we need space for them as well.”
Before construction moved into full swing, students were given a unique opportunity to leave their mark on the project. Last week, classes gathered around the newly poured concrete foundation to decorate it with drawings, messages, and signatures written in permanent marker before the structure begins to take shape.
The entire student body and staff also gathered together for a commemorative group photograph to celebrate the milestone and mark the beginning of a new chapter for the school.
While students head off this week for a well-earned summer break, construction crews will continue working throughout the summer months. By the time students return in August, they will be greeted by a brand-new classroom building standing where there was only a foundation weeks before.
Hammond Homes and Construction (HHC) is overseeing the project and is working to ensure the classrooms are completed and ready for students by the start of the school year.
According to Assistant Headmaster David Ernst, the project required extensive coordination and patience before construction could begin.
“We had a lot of hurdles to overcome related to state requirements for a fixed water system,” Ernst explained. “It took us a while to find a workable solution, but we’re excited to be moving forward now.”
For students, parents, and staff alike, the groundbreaking represents more than just new classrooms. It reflects the continued growth of the Veritas community and the school’s commitment to investing in its future for years to come.
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