COLORADO SPRINGS — Tuesday evening, you will have the opportunity to learn more about plans to renovate the oldest operating high school in Colorado Springs, District 11's William J. Palmer High School.
According to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, the school, originally called "The Old Stone School," was built in 1875. Eventually, this building burned in 1890. The "Colorado Springs High School" was built in 1893 and was renamed to William J. Palmer High School.
Plans to renovate the school were announced in 2024. The district is investing $100 million to preserve this historic landmark, with construction scheduled to start in June.
Last year, students, parents, and others in the community talked about the need for upgrades, including windows and air conditioning in all classrooms, but overall, most want to make sure the history of the school is preserved.
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If you want to learn more about the project, tonight's open house will be inside the library at Palmer High School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The official groundbreaking will happen sometime next month.
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