RICHMOND, Va. — Construction upgrades are underway at John Marshall High School and other schools around in the City of Richmond.
Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras called the upgrades much needed.
“When we say sometimes that our schools are crumbling. We literally mean crumbling,” Kamras said.
John Marshall student Zion Stone said he was excited about the idea of using his school’s courtyard once again.
“I really enjoy what they’re doing to create a new environment for the students here and my peers,” Stone said.
In addition to the John Marshall courtyard project, work crews also mended a storm pipe at Reid Elementary and will pour the slab for the new Richmond High School for the Arts.
“Doesn’t sound very exciting, but it is amazing to finally have the slab poured and then begin the building in earnest,” Kamras said.
Kamras also gave more details about a recently announced $15-million federal grant that will be used to upgrade the HVAC systems in 22 RPS’ Title I schools.