DeForest Area School District – Eagle Point Elementary

Project Overview

This project consisted of the redevelopment of approximately 10 acres, in the Village of DeForest, for the DeForest Area School District - approved via Referendum in April of 2015.

The scope included the demolition of the existing 98,000 square foot building and a new building addition of like-size that included a 2-story academic wing, kindergarten, gymnasium, cafeteria/commons area, and administrative space. The building exterior compliments the building design, starting with an event parking lot, receiving entrance, and hard-surface playground area, accessible from N. Cleveland Avenue.

A new bus loop with the ability to accommodate 8 buses, with separate entry and exit to E. Holum Street, provides safe student access into the new cafeteria/commons area. N. Johnson Street access drive serves as a dual entry to new staff parking as well as parent drop-off flanked by 29 visitor parking spaces. At the corner of N. Cleveland Avenue and E. Park Avenue, a large green spaces lay, along with associated curb and entry statements.