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Sherwood Renovation

As part of Phase 2 of our Long-Range Facilities Plan, Sherwood School is undergoing a major renovation to expand and improve learning spaces for students and staff. Moving forward, this page will keep you updated with construction progress, photos, and renderings of what’s to come. Work began in February 2025 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026, with students and staff moving into the new building to begin the 2026-2027 school year.

Project Overiew

Like the renovations at Indian Trail and Ravinia, the work at Sherwood is a complete transformation of the building. The project will deliver:

  • A new gymnasium with more space for P.E. classes, student assemblies, and schoolwide events
  • A redesigned main entrance that creates more space and a safer, more welcoming way into the building
  • Reconfigured classrooms, a new library, and a multipurpose room transformed into a cafeteria with a kitchen to bring district food service to the school, providing modern spaces for students to learn and collaborate
  • A new bus lane and larger parking lot to improve arrival and dismissal, with electric vehicle charging stations included
  • A geothermal heating and cooling system that will increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact
  • Site work and landscaping to improve outdoor areas and enhance the school’s curb appeal

SHERWOOD GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY (February 2025)

A modern, brick-and-glass building with the name %22Sherwood Elementary School%22 displayed prominently on the facade, surrounded by a paved area and landscaping.
A large, open indoor space with rows of tables and chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and people visible in the background.
A large indoor basketball court with a wooden floor, high ceilings, and large windows, with several people visible in the foreground.
A modern, well-lit classroom with blue and white furniture, including desks, chairs, and storage units, arranged in a spacious layout with large windows providing a view of the outdoor scenery.
A modern and colorful library or study space with bookshelves, desks, and various furnishings arranged in an open and inviting layout.
A modern, well-lit classroom with wooden furniture, blue chairs, and a large screen display on the wall.

Current Progress

The project is currently 66% complete!

  • Front entrance: Trim work is largely finished and gutters are going up. The last major piece is the main front opening, and the frame is expected by the end of this month.
  • Exterior and roof: Roof work around rooftop openings is underway, and more exterior trim work is being completed on other parts of the building.
  • Classrooms and hallways: Crews are pulling electrical and fire alarm wiring throughout the building. Ceiling grid is going up in hallways, and lighting installation has started in the kindergarten wing.
  • Walls and ceilings: Drywall is being installed, then finished, and painting has started in areas with exposed ceilings.
  • Restrooms: Bathroom fixtures are installed.
  • Multipurpose room: Tile work is underway.
  • New gym: Overhead gym equipment installation is complete.
  • Looking ahead: By late January, required above-ceiling inspections are expected to be wrapped up. Next up is more ceiling installation, lighting, and interior finishes, along with major progress at the front entrance once the main opening frame arrives.

Fall 2025

  • Crews installed roofing and weatherproofing across several areas of the building.
  • Classrooms and learning spaces received drywall, taping, and painting.
  • Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems were installed throughout the school.
  • The main entrance canopy and exterior finishes were completed.
  • Site crews completed sidewalks, curbs, and grading.

February-October 2025

  • The gym addition has taken shape, with the main structure erected, the concrete flooring poured, and roofing work underway.
  • At the main entrance, framing and roofing are visible, and temporary enclosures are helping the space take shape.
  • Inside, classrooms and the library are becoming more defined as drywall goes up, finishes are applied, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are installed.
  • The multipurpose room and kitchen show visible progress, with framing, plumbing, and electrical work completed and new walk-in coolers and freezers already set.
  • Site improvements include parking lot reconfiguration, new sidewalks and curbs, and stormwater systems, with grading completed in preparation for future landscaping.
  • Work has also begun on the geothermal system, with wells drilled in October to provide efficient heating and cooling once the system is complete.

Photo Gallery

A concrete structure with a metal roof, surrounded by trees in the background, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

The new gymnasium (10/21)

An indoor hallway with a corrugated metal roof, brick walls, and various objects scattered on the floor.

The added gymnasium on the left, old exterior wall on the right (10/21)

A partially constructed concrete pathway winds through a dirt-filled area surrounded by trees and fencing.

Bus turnaround (10/21)

The image shows the interior of a building, with a glass door in the foreground and various construction materials and equipment visible in the background.

The new front entrance and reception area (10/21)

A long, narrow hallway with green walls, a wooden floor, and overhead pipes running along the ceiling.

From 10/21

An open, unfinished interior space with wooden beams, concrete floors, and a partially visible doorway leading to another room.

From 10/21

A large brick building with a slanted roof stands in the foreground, surrounded by construction materials and equipment in the dirt-covered area in the foreground.

Exterior of the new gymnasium (10/21)

A brick building with a peaked roof stands in the foreground, surrounded by a dirt area and some trees in the background.

Front entrance of the school (10/21)