Methacton School Board has taken another step toward a major overhaul of Methacton High School, unanimously approving a move into the construction-document phase for a renovation and addition project now estimated at about $114 million.
The 7-0 vote advances the multiyear effort without authorizing construction or awarding any contracts. In this phase, architects and engineers convert the design into detailed plans, specifications, and bid documents. The work is set to continue through January.
For mason contractors and crews that specialize in building envelope work, the project is notable because masonry is specifically listed among the aging systems targeted for upgrades, alongside roofs and windows. The district’s scope also includes ventilation, heating and air conditioning, electrical equipment, accessibility improvements, and safety and security systems. As construction documents are finalized, the masonry scope and details will be defined for bidders, including how existing walls interface with new work and other adjacent trades.
Beyond repairs and systems work, the proposal includes a new classroom wing, auditorium and performing arts improvements, life-skills and STEM spaces, a pool and wellness center, updated common areas, and changes to traffic circulation and parking.
Methacton previously explored replacing the high school, but estimates for a new building approached $220 million. In March 2025, the board shifted to renovation alternatives. The district describes the current plan as a phased renovation that starts with the areas most in need and moves from the oldest sections of the campus toward newer ones.
A revised financial plan presented to the board estimates the district will borrow about $172 million to cover the high school work plus other capital projects across the district. Before contracts are considered, the district plans to hold a state-required Act 34 public hearing in October. The schedule shows construction documents completed in January 2027, bids in spring 2027, and phased construction beginning in summer 2027 through July 2030.
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