Pottstown Middle School

Pottstown School District

Additions & Alterations

Originally slated for potential demolition, the Pottstown Middle School elected to save the building and expand the campus. The 1932 building was restored and updated to accommodate changes made to the educational programs and allow "teaming" by grade level with significant resource and technology upgrades made as well.

New construction on this limited site provided all new core facilities: cafeteria, kitchen, gymnasium, locker rooms, large group instruction areas, music areas, an art suite, and 12 new classrooms. Renovations included major asbestos abatement work (including structural elements) as well as creation of new classroom capacity in converted former support areas. A floor was inserted in the former gymnasium to accommodate a new library on the third floor and a new teaching team area was constructed on the floor below.

Vern McKissick stands on the stage of the auditorium.