Existing Squantum school demolition

AERIAL VIEW - SQUANTUM SCHOOL DEMOLITION

Demolition activities have officially begun and will continue through mid-October. All demolition operations have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate authorities, with the required permits in place. Prior to demolition, all necessary procedures — including the safe removal and abatement of asbestos and other regulated materials — were completed in full compliance with state and local regulations.

Following the demolition phase, the construction of the New Squantum School will begin. As work progresses, geothermal operations will also resume in the northeast portion of the site.

For the safety of students, families, and staff, traffic patterns around the school will remain the same. Standish Road will continue to operate as a one-way to ensure safe and efficient student pick-up and drop-off throughout the school year.

Work NoticeS

Students to begin School in New Temporary School Building

The City of Quincy and the Quincy Public Schools are pleased to announce the opening of the temporary Squantum School, completed over the summer and ready to welcome students for the start of the new school year.The temporary school will serve as the home for Squantum’s students and staff over the next two years while construction of the new Squantum Elementary School takes place. Over the past several months, the facility has been fully prepared with significant upgrades and improvements to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Parents and students have been given an opportunity to tour the new temporary school on Thursday, August 28 in the afternoon so they can familiarize themselves with the new temporary school configuration.

“We’re excited to open the doors of the temporary school and ensure a smooth transition for our students and families,” said Principal Sylvia. “This facility provides all the resources our teachers and students need while we look forward to the construction of the new Squantum School.”

Families should note that student drop-off and pick-up will take place on Huckins Road and Standish Avenue. The main entrance to the school is now located on Standish Avenue.City and school officials thank the Squantum community for their cooperation and support throughout this process and look forward to celebrating the future of Squantum Elementary together.

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Demolition of the 1949 and 1919 Buildings to Begin in September

With the opening of the temporary school building, the construction team’s next major task will be the removal of the 1949 and 1919 school buildings to make way for the new facility. Over the summer, all hazardous materials were safely removed in preparation for demolition.

Utility infrastructure work on the surrounding streets has been completed, and construction activity will now shift inside the site limits while school is in session. The temporary school’s main entrance will be located on Standish Avenue, while Mayflower Road will serve as the construction entrance for project vehicles.

Foundation work for the new school is expected to begin in October, with structural steel installation scheduled to follow in early 2026.

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About The Squantum School Project

The Neighborhood Impact

The project team will strive to maintain a safe working environment for students throughout the project. The new design is considering ways to minimize the impact to the surrounding community during the phases of construction as well as post construction. A portion of the existing Squantum School will remain operational throughout the project and will be supplemented with temporary modular classrooms. The adjacent parkland will only be temporarily used during construction and will be restored when the project is complete.

The Look of the School

The school will be designed to compliment the Squantum neighborhood by scaling to be appropriate for the residential neighborhood and to reflect the values of the seaside community.

The Design Process

The project is currently in the Construction Document phase, where the design is refined to a more detailed level. This follows the Design Development phase, during which the project team translated the Schematic Design into more detailed design drawings. In this phase, drawings are further developed to provide a clearer understanding of the building's design. The goal of this phase is to put together a program for a fully detailed set for construction.

The Squantum School Project