South Gray High School and Montezuma Elementary Renovation and Addition

Project Case Study
South Gray Public Schools selected McCownGordon Construction as the construction manager at-risk for renovations and additions to the South Gray High School campus as part of a special bond that passed in 2021.

Client

South Gray Schools USD 371 / USD 476

Processes

Preconstruction
Safety
Collaborative Delivery

City

Montezuma, KS

Montezuma Elementary and South Gray High School constructed by McCownGordon Construction.

The original high school was constructed in 1925 with only minor renovations being made since that time. The project included a 29,000 SF addition to the high school encompassing new classrooms, band room, art room, kitchen, storm shelter, locker rooms and commons. In addition, the project will demolished part of the existing high school, making room for additional parking spaces.

The Montezuma Elementary School is located on the same campus as the South Gray High School. The project also included a 3,000 SF addition for a preschool and music room to the elementary school. It was essential for our team to maintain a proactive mindset throughout the project and to establish clear expectations from the beginning including constant communication between all parties and maintaining safety as a top priority, especially with work taking place on an active, occupied site.

Montezuma Elementary and South Gray High School constructed by McCownGordon Construction.
Montezuma Elementary and South Gray High School constructed by McCownGordon Construction.
Montezuma Elementary and South Gray High School constructed by McCownGordon Construction.
Montezuma Elementary and South Gray High School constructed by McCownGordon Construction.
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Montezuma Elementary and South Gray High School constructed by McCownGordon Construction.
Montezuma Elementary and South Gray High School constructed by McCownGordon Construction.

Building Relationships

In the Community

During a literacy night for the on-campus preschool, Superintendent Bryce Case and Field Engineer Alex Wilson read to the community and had a construction themed photo booth set up.