LITHIA SPRINGS, Ga. — For Douglas County schools, it’s going to be “out with the old” and “in with the new” over the next few years. The county’s second-oldest school, 47-year-old Lithia Springs High, will be demolished and then rebuilt on the same site.
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The county’s Board of Education approved a resolution on Feb. 8 to phase out the old building during its board meeting. The Board said the building, which was built in 1975, has reached its life expectancy and can no longer be reconfigured, repaired or renovated.
“Lithia Springs High School is a tremendous source of pride for our community,” said school superintendent Trent North. “Lithia Lions graduate high school prepared to impact their community and the world. We are delighted that future graduates will have the opportunity to continue thriving on a more updated campus.”
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North said students and parents can expect a state-of-the-art facility that will keep up with technological changes. He said the first step in the process will be the planning phase, which he said will take some time.
“The two-year strategic planning process involves meeting with principals, staff, and students. Their input will help us assess the present and future needs of our students,” North said.
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The school system said that Lithia Springs High School has 1,427 students and is the home to its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) magnet program. Principal Travis Joshua said he’s excited about the change.
“Lithia has a long legacy of launching students into college and career success,” Joshua said. “This is an exciting new chapter in our history of empowering every student to succeed.”
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