Southern Alamance High School

631 Southern High School Rd, Graham, NC 27253

General Information

Year Built: 1959
Building Area: 164,528 SF
Acres: 89.5 (includes Southern Middle)
Classroom Capacity: 1,100
Number of Students: 1,480
Current Capacity: 134.55%
Project Start Date: March 2019
Bond Issuance Date: September 2020
Completion Date: December 2022

Proposed Bond Project Information

Cost Estimate: $20,661,931

Add 27,525 SF building space to provide:
• Demolish 2 buildings and construct 2-story classroom building to replace 16 classrooms and restrooms plus
6 classrooms
5 science labs
3 resource rooms
• Cafeteria/Dining Expansion
• Renovations/upgrades to existing buildings

Renovate/Upgrade Existing Buildings to include:
• School safety improvements (cameras, blinds, carded entry locks)
• Replace damaged floor tiles; patch cracked terrazzo flooring
• Exterior window replacement & caulk where needed
• Renovate multi-restroom facilities with new plumbing fixtures, tile, partitions and paint
• Roof replacements or repairs where needed
• Remove lockers to widen hallways for improved traffic flow
• Replace non-ADA compliant cabinet, sinks, door hardware
• Replace aging mechanical systems
• Add humidity controls to HVAC
• Replace campus walkway canopy system

Southern High School Bond Project Updates

Click on the description to see information regarding bond project progress.

8-21-19 CMAR Updates

The Board of Education voted to choose “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR) as the construction method for the New High School and Southern High School. An RFP for CMAR services was issued by ABSS on July 25th and responses are due back by noon August 12th. No decisions have been made regarding construction manager options for ABSS’ other bond projects.

June 18, 2019: Architect/Designer Selection Process

The ABSS architect/designer selection process began last November when ABSS posted the RFQ (Request for Quotes) and scheduled school visits for early December. By the January 7, 2019 deadline, ABSS received 24 architect/designers submissions for renovation projects and 13 submissions for the new high school. The selection process also included two rounds of interviews with an internal committee and a stakeholder committee.

At the June 18, 2019 ABSS Board of Education Meeting, staff recommended Pinnacle Architecture from Matthews, NC do the renovations and additions for Southern Alamance High School, Eastern Alamance High School, and Western Alamance High School.

Pinnacle Architecture will provide the following services: sealed architectural, structural, M.E.P. and FP plans, sealed civil and landscape design, owner assistance with bidding, owner/contractor assistance with permits, and project observation during construction. The estimated design costs are as follows: Southern Alamance High School for $1,440,000, Western Alamance High School for $840,000, and Eastern Alamance High School for $760,000.

The ABSS Board of Education approved all staff recommendations for architect/designers for school bond projects.

May 28, 2019 - Architect Selection Process

May 14, 2019

Southern Alamance High School Capital Projects

Capital Projects in Progress

No projects identified at this time

Capital Projects Completed

2016-Current: Tennis Courts $37,000.00
2016-Current: Parking Lot Striping $650.00
2016-Current: Door Replacement $5,200.00
2016-Current: Bathroom Partition Replacement $8,400.00
2016-Current: Roof Repairs-Band/Gym/Weight Room $60,000.00
2016-Current: Track Repair $140,000.00