Welcome to the HKHS facility/feasibility study webpage! Here, you’ll find the latest updates on our plan to rejuvenate Haddam-Killingworth High School, the first major step in Regional School District #17's (RSD17) long-term vision for its facilities. We are collaborating with Antinozzi Associates, Arcadis, and other professionals to explore whether to renovate the current school building or build a new one, ensuring it meets modern educational standards and future student needs.
As we work through this process, you can expect to find detailed information about the ongoing feasibility study, cost estimates, potential construction plans, and how these developments align with our district's educational goals.
Stay informed, get involved, and feel free to reach out with any questions at hkhs-study@rsd17.org.
Project Updates and Upcoming Meetings
November Community Workshops Results/Presentation
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Monday, Dec. 16, 2024; 5:30 p.m.
Feasibility Study Team Meeting
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Thursday, January 9, 2025; 5:30 p.m.
Feasibility Study Team Meeting
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About the Project
RSD17 has decided to prioritize Haddam-Killingworth High School as the first step in its long-term facilities plan. To help with this project, the District has hired Antinozzi Associates, an architectural firm, to assist in determining whether it’s better to renovate the current building or replace it with a new one. This is accomplished through a feasibility study that they will conduct. They will also estimate costs, assist with pre-referendum planning, and help the district apply for a school construction grant from the State of Connecticut Office of Grants Administration to help pay for the project. A community vote (referendum) on the project is expected in March 2025.
The high school, built in 1974, is about 288,000 square feet, and part of it was originally a junior high school built in 1954. The school now needs renovation or replacement to match the needs of a projected enrollment of 532 students in grades 9-12. One option is to keep and use the existing field house and pool, and potentially other recently renovated areas, for the whole District. Some areas of the school may be torn down, and the study will explore options to ensure all current functions of the school are properly housed.
This feasibility study will help RSD17 choose the best plan for improving the school, based on research and expert advice. The new facility will meet both local and national educational standards, align with the District’s educational goals, and fit the timeline and budget. A facility study committee is being formed to oversee the planning process, present design options, and provide cost estimates to the RSD17 Board of Education, which will then bring a proposal to voters for approval in Spring 2025.
For questions about the HKHS Facility/Feasibility Study, please email hkhs-study@rsd17.org.