Catch the latest progress report on Southern Gap High School from the February 2026 Buchanan County School Board meeting. Despite winter weather, Skanska confirms the project remains on schedule for an August opening, with significant advancements in interior finishes and preparations for the athletic complex.
Get the latest updates on the new Southern Gap High School from the January 2026 Buchanan County School Board meeting. Skanska confirms the project is on schedule for a fall opening, with major progress on interior finishes, athletic facilities, and exterior paving.
Get the latest updates on the new Southern Gap High School from the December 2025 Buchanan County School Board meeting. This month's report highlights significant progress on roofing, heating systems, and interior work, ensuring the project stays on track through the winter months.
Check out the latest progress on the new Southern Gap High School! presented by Skanska at the November 2025 Buchanan County School Board meeting. This update covers significant milestones in exterior site work, roofing, and interior finishes, along with exclusive drone footage of the construction site.
The latest update on the Southern Gap High School construction shows major visible progress across the site, including completed roofing over the gym and auditorium, brickwork along the front of the building, new curb and gutter installations, and asphalt going down in the parking areas. Inside, sprinkler systems, insulation, and drywall prep are underway, while outside, retaining walls and bleacher foundations for the football field are taking shape. The update also highlights the recent cornerstone dedication ceremony with items sealed for the time capsule — marking another milestone toward opening Buchanan County’s newest school.
Brick Installation Begins & Roofing Accelerates! 🧱 High School Less Than a Year from Opening
Take an incredible drone flythrough of Southern Gap High School's academic wings as the building races toward completion with less than a year until opening! This update showcases exciting progress including brick and ground face block installation underway, roofing complete on the D-wing and advancing on C-wing, 3-inch spray foam insulation coating the entire building, and curb and gutter installation starting this week on Rough Grouse Lane. Watch the CTE student's detailed interior drone tour exploring both CTE wings, the robotics lab, cafeteria, science classrooms with mountain views, medical/cosmetology wing, library, and academic areas across all three floors. Site work includes transformer and generator pads poured, sewer lines progressing, retaining walls rising at the sports parking lot, and temporary power connection days away!
Watch Southern Gap High School reach a critical milestone as ALL steel erection is complete and roofing installation starts this month! This update reveals major progress including sprinkler systems going in from the gym through classroom wings, metal decking installation on the auditorium and gym roofs, and interior metal stud framing nearly done on all three floors of area D. See MEP rough-ins complete on the first floor and most of the second floor, exterior framing wrapping around areas B, C, and D, and gas line installation crossing onto school property. Stunning CTE drone photography captures the entire campus from multiple angles showing extensive metal decking coverage. Blue skin weather barrier and spray foam insulation start soon, with retaining walls at the football field and sports parking lot underway!
Watch Southern Gap High School transform as ALL concrete floor slabs are now poured across the entire three-story building! This update showcases remarkable progress with the gym and auditorium masonry walls complete, steel erection finished in classroom wings C and D (all three levels plus roof), and an incredible metal stud framing crew of just 7-8 workers completing multiple floors in weeks. See the ticket booth and fieldhouse ready for steel installation, MEP rough-ins advancing above ceilings throughout, exterior wall sheathing going up, and preparations beginning for roofing in area D. Stunning CTE drone photography captures the building's dramatic scale from all angles, while ground shots reveal the main entrance stairway, retaining wall excavation at the football field, and the third-floor cafeteria overlook. Ground face block and roofing start soon!
Watch the interior transformation as Southern Gap High School shifts from concrete and steel to finished spaces! This update reveals ALL second-floor deck slabs complete in the middle section and classroom wings, masonry walls climbing high in both the gym and auditorium, steel erection advancing through classroom areas, and interior systems installation in full swing with ductwork, electrical conduit, and plumbing going above first-floor ceilings. See stunning CTE student drone footage showcasing metal stud wall framing in progress, the massive scale of the campus from above, and views of the football stadium with the fieldhouse pad visible. The main water line is installed and storm water piping is underway as this building rapidly takes shape!
**Steel Rising & Second Floor Taking Shape! 🏗️ High School Emerges from the Ground**
People can finally see the school from a distance as Southern Gap High School dramatically rises above ground level! This update showcases incredible progress including ALL first-floor concrete slabs complete, second-floor deck pours underway over locker rooms, steel installation advancing through classroom wings, and stunning aerial drone footage captured by CTE students. Watch ductwork and plumbing systems going in, masonry walls climbing on the gym and auditorium, interior walls being framed in the athletic wing, and get a breathtaking view from the future press box overlooking the football stadium bowl with mountain vistas beyond. The fieldhouse and ticket booth foundations are also emerging, with rough grading complete and the main water line in progress.
ALL First Floor Slabs Pouring by Month End! 🏗️ High School Construction Accelerates Despite Weather Setbacks
Watch crews racing to make up lost time as Southern Gap High School construction kicks into high gear! Despite losing 50 days to brutal winter weather, the team is working Saturdays and Sundays to stay on track for the August 2026 opening. See the massive progress including the auditorium and band room slabs poured, ticket booth and fieldhouse foundations complete, gym walls rising to prepare for steel installation starting April 21st, and ALL first-floor concrete scheduled to pour by April 29th! Take another interactive 3D drone tour showing the elevated football field, bus parking lot grading, weight room construction, and underground plumbing systems going in throughout the building. The steel setting process begins in days!
Interactive 3D Drone Tour! 🎮 Explore the New High School Construction Like Never Before
Experience an incredible interactive drone flyover of Southern Gap High School that lets you explore the entire campus from every angle! This month brought perfect weather and massive progress including ALL concrete slabs for the gym poured, steel installation beginning this week, and CMU walls rising over 20 feet high in some areas. Take a virtual tour from the main entrance at Rough Grouse Lane through the parking lots, see the excavated football field with its dramatic banking, explore the baseball and softball field cuts, and fly through the gym, auditorium, kitchen, admin offices, and CTE wings. With foundation work nearly complete and all building slabs scheduled to be poured by late April, this project is rapidly taking shape!
Drone Footage Reveals MASSIVE Progress! 🚁 High School Construction Takes Shape Despite Weather Challenges
Watch stunning aerial drone footage captured by CTE students as Southern Gap High School transforms from foundation to visible structure! Despite challenging weather conditions, major progress includes nearly complete underground MEP systems in the gym, block walls rising in the auditorium and admin areas, and foundations underway for the CTE wing including a special paint booth. See exclusive renderings of the vibrant football field design and proposed basketball court layout, plus ground-level views of retaining walls, stage construction, and athletic field grading for soccer, baseball, and softball. The building is really taking shape, and temporary power and heat are now on site with hopes to pour the gym floor slab in early March!
Building Through the Storm! ❄️ High School Construction Powers Forward Despite Winter Weather
Watch how the construction crew battles harsh winter conditions to keep Southern Gap High School on schedule! Despite challenging weather, major milestones have been reached including a nearly complete football field excavation, finished gym foundation and low block work, and underground MEP systems already underway. See dramatic footage of the snow-covered site, underground plumbing installations for the gym bathrooms, stage footer pours, and block laying progress in both the gym and auditorium areas. From the athletic road excavation to the CTE wing foundations beginning, this dedicated team is working as hard as they can to bring this building to life!
First Elevator Pit & Foundation Complete! 🏗️ High School Construction Reaches Major Milestone
Concrete is flying and the foundation is rising at Southern Gap High School! Watch as massive rocks are excavated from the football field, foundation work wraps up in the gym area, and the first elevator pit gets poured in the new auditorium section. This update showcases the stunning reading area rendering, progress on athletic field parking lots, and crews working through winter weather with concrete blankets to keep construction on track. From the entrance at Rough Gross Lane to the baseball and softball field parking areas, exciting things are happening on top of the mountain!
NEW High School Taking Shape! 🏫 Major Construction Milestone Reached
Watch the exciting moment the first concrete hits the ground at Southern Gap High School! This construction update reveals stunning lobby renderings, major progress on the gym and athletic facilities, and a complete tour of the rapidly developing campus. From football field excavation to parking lot completion, see how this state-of-the-art educational facility is transforming from blueprints into reality. With design complete and permits submitted, we're on track for a grand opening in less than two years!