BIXBY, Okla. — Bixby High School is about to get bigger. The district is breaking ground on Tuesday for a new academic building.
The price tag of the new building is upwards of $72 million, funded by the 2016 and 2022 school bonds.
The building will add another 200,000 square feet of learning space to help accommodate
the growing district. Just last year, Miller says Bixby grew almost 12% in terms of student enrollment — that's over 700 students.
That growth isn't stopping as he says the district is gaining hundreds more this year. So during this upcoming phase of construction, Miller is asking everyone for patience and grace.
“It's going to inconvenience people because it's right there on the existing campus," explains Miller. "We've got that construction area fenced off, but it's going to be tricky getting people in and out, getting our buses in and getting our parents and getting students in and out.”
The new building will be packed with amenities. It will have:
- 60 classrooms
- Multiple collaboration spaces
- New technology
- College and Career Center
- Research hubs
- A variety of dining and outdoor learning areas
- A broadcasting studio
- Spartan Cafe and Coffee Bar
- A school spirit store
- Several college-style lecture halls
Safety is also a top priority for the district. It will also have a severe storm-safe space and controlled access to the school.
Work on the new building won't be complete until 2024.
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