Millions of dollars' worth of renovation and construction are being poured into several Northern Kentucky public and private schools to create additions or update aging facilities.

        In some instances, such as at Walton-Verona Elementary School in fast-growing Boone County, administrators are trying to keep pace. There, crews are adding four classrooms and replacing the sewer system as part of a $1 million project, expected to wrap up in July.

Roy Hopkins (left) and Mike Meyer of Century Construction paint trim Tuesday for the new classrooms at Walton-Verona Elementary School. (Patrick Reddy photo) | ZOOM |

        “We've experienced some gradual growth, and we were just at a point where we needed a little more space at our elementary school,” said Superintendent Robert Storer, whose 1,025-student district grows by about 2 percent annually. “It'll be much-needed space.

        “We're projecting (in) five to eight years that we'll have the student population to be able to support a new high school.”

        Newport Independent Schools Superintendent Dan Sullivan said A.D. Owens Elementary School is about to receive about $4 million in renovations. This will include replacing the heating and ventilation systems, adding air conditioning and replacing all windows.

        “The building was built in 1957 and a huge wing was added in 1971, so the windows are antiquated, to say the least. We lose heat in the wintertime,” Mr. Sullivan said.

        Other projects:

        • In January, officials will begin a $2.4 million renovation at Lloyd Memorial High School, the first of several upgrades planned throughout the district. The project will include new administrative offices, a cafeteria and central kitchen.

        • Rob Haney, director of support operations for Kenton County Schools, said the district is pumping about $9.5 million each into Dixie Heights and Simon Kenton high schools, both built in 1937. Both projects deal primarily with adding a new mechanical plant and fire, safety, heating and air conditioning systems.

        • Major work in Covington schools this summer will be replacing the roof at Holmes High School, which will cost about $750,000.

        • In the Diocese of Covington, St. Pius in Edgewood has received permission to raise funds for a proposed $7.2 million project, which includes new classrooms, a computer lab, a new gym, kitchen and office space.

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