Lexington, a town known nationally for the quality of its public schools, is currently planning to build a new high school. This will be a major project for the town, impacting student learning, family life, property values, traffic patterns and more. Whether you are a student, parent, employee or taxpayer — someone who has been following this closely or just hearing about it for the first time, here are some answers to common questions we’ve been hearing:
- What’s wrong with the current building?
- What are the options under consideration? Explaining the six concepts for the new LHS, and which are front-runners
- What sustainability features are in the works for the new high school building, and are they worth the cost?
- How much is this all going to cost? With estimated costs surpassing $600M, Lexington’s new high school may be the most expensive in the country.
- Will Lexington residents support the debt exclusion to pay for it?
- How will years of construction impact students and staff?
Keep an eye on our LHS Watch page for ongoing reporting.
