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Projects
Improvements in the works
River Vale Public Schools’ bond referendum projects will upgrade our facilities to provide an even safer, more responsive and healthier environment for students and staff. Embarking on the largest district projects in the last 20 years requires lots of careful planning. Contractors will work closely with administrators to map out the details. The construction timeline will be designed to minimize disruption during school hours.
Air conditioning for comfort and well-being
Modern climate control systems were installed at Roberge and Woodside Elementary Schools, and Holdrum Middle School. Aside from the benefit of greater comfort, the new HVAC systems use the latest ventilation technology to bring fresh air into our classrooms. Air conditioning also provides vital relief for those who suffer from allergies and asthma, and supports students’ ability to focus. Roberge received new classroom unit ventilators and rooftop HVAC units in 2022. The rooftop HVAC units were replaced at Woodside in 2022, and new unit ventilators will be installed in 2024. However, air conditioning was provided at Woodside through the existing ventilators starting in 2023. Air conditioning was installed at Holdrum between May and October 2023.
Contract awarded for Woodside HVAC rooftop units Jan. 25, 2022
Holdrum Addition/Wellness
Center and Courtyard
Center and Courtyard
The building addition offers numerous benefits for Holdrum students. The new corridor improves the flow of students through hallways, and created room for lockers to move out of classrooms. The addition included a Wellness Center and space for small-group instruction. Students have access to healthy activities in the Wellness Center, which also offers a safe place for a mental-health break if needed. The new building configuration created an enclosed courtyard for innovative instruction and quiet study breaks..
Contract awarded Feb. 1, 2022
Classroom renovations
Classrooms are receiving new floors, ceilings, doors, lighting and sound systems. The renovations also include storage solutions to efficiently contain supplies and free up classroom space. In addition, the nurse’s bathroom at Roberge was expanded to become ADA compliant. Asbestos abatement was included in these projects as a precaution because of the age of the buildings.
Classroom improvements at Roberge were completed by September 2022. Holdrum’s upgrades were finished in the summer of 2023. Woodside work began in the spring of 2024, and will continue over the summer.
Contract awarded for Roberge renovations Jan. 25, 2022
Top: Roberge classrooms were the first to be updated with new lighting, floors and ceilings.
Center: Holdrum Middle School classrooms received renovations in summer 2023.
Bottom: A few Woodside School classrooms received renovations in spring 2024, and all will be upgraded over the summer of 2024.
New and replacement roofing
Holdrum and Woodside required a complete roof replacement. Roberge received a partial roof replacement in 2022. This work was completed prior to the installation of new HVAC systems. Woodside’s roof was replaced in 2022; Holdrum’s roofing work will be completed in 2024.
Contract awarded for Woodside roofing March 15, 2022
New Main Entrances/Canopies
More prominent main entrances will be added to each of the district’s schools. Canopies at each entrance will offer additional shelter and improved lighting. Holdrum’s entrance will be expanded and reconfigured to improve wheelchair access. The canopy and entrance work will be scheduled at a later date.
Contract awarded Jan. 2, 2024
Modifications will create a more spacious entrance and improve wheelchair access at Holdrum.
