Olympian High School recently marked the commencement of a transformative project with a groundbreaking ceremony. District officials, school site staff, the Olympian High Band, students, construction personnel, and more gathered to commemorate this special occasion. The project aimed at enhancing its campus and enriching the learning environment for students consists of seven main components, to provide students with more opportunities to learn and grow.

Olympian High is set to begin construction on a new 2-story, 12-classroom building removing the current six relocatable classrooms located across the gymnasium. Other components of the project include the construction of new shade structures along Eagle Way, the replacement of the existing campus marquee, and accessibility improvements to student restrooms in the cafeteria. Additionally, landscape improvements and the installation of artificial turf at the site of the six relocatable classroom buildings will be carried out.

District officials including Superintendent Moises Aguirre, Board of Trustee Vice President Ms. Elva Lopez-Zepeda and Trustee Nick Segura, were among those in attendance.

“This project is a testament to the Sweetwater District’s commitment to providing students with the best possible learning environment,” said Superintendent Aguirre. “The success of the project would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of many individuals, including school administrators, teachers, staff, and the construction team.”

Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Operations Janea Quirk, and her team, Planning and Construction Director Jason Brust, and Project Manager Janice Alcaraz were acknowledged for their leadership and collaboration with design professionals Lionakis Architects, and Construction Manager Balfour Beatty. The district wishes Conan Construction, the project General Contractor, success in delivering this project to SUHSD.

“We are truly excited to commemorate this milestone and anticipate the progress that will be made in the coming months and the benefits it will bring to the OLH community,” said Olympian High Principal Viky Mitrovich.

The Sweetwater District extends its gratitude to the community for its support and investment in the schools, which has been instrumental in making this project and future facility upgrades across the district a reality.