BASA II Construction

Construction on the addition ("BASA II") on the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy campus is underway and set for completion during the fall of 2024. The three-level facility will be 106,000 square feet with 42 instructional units.

Instructional spaces include:

• General use classrooms
• Science
• Chemistry
• Healthcare
• Art rooms and pottery studio
• Computer lab
• Music lab and music technology
• Weight room
• Administration suite
• Snack bar like Common Grounds

A performing arts center (PAC) is currently in design and is expected to open in the fall of 2025. This facility will serve BASA, our District, and the community. The PAC will be between BASA II and the pod leaving a green space lawn in the middle of the campus.

Grading work for BASA II
 

The plans for BASA II were developed by architect, Cunningham, Forehand, Matthews, and Moore, in conjunction with BCSS System Operations and Grahl Construction, the Construction Manager. Input on design was collected from BASA administration and faculty. District departments also provided input including, Teaching and Learning, IT, Maintenance, Transportation, School Food Nutrition, etc.