NOTICE
The concrete pour scheduled for 5/15/2026 has been cancelled due to forecasted weather. Next week, Gilbane Building Company and their subcontractor will be performing concrete slab pours at the new South Kingstown High School on 5/20/2026 and 5/22/2026. As the concrete cures, finishing will be required that has the potential to extend after-hours. Anticipated noise levels are equivalent to a lawnmower. Building lighting will remain on while the site is occupied, and as previously communicated, will be shut off after all workers have left the site.
There will be minor low-impact work occurring this Saturday, 5/16/2026 between 7:00am-3:00pm to make up for rain delays incurred this week.
Nighttime Lighting
After conversations with the broader School Building Project team, consultation with the Union Fire District, South Kingstown Police Department, and our Town Emergency Medical Response team we want to offer some helpful clarification on what to expect at this time regarding lighting on and at the new High School building and construction site. Please note – We will continue to do our best to balance project needs with abutter concerns:
1. When workers are on-site, OSHA requires us to provide proper and adequate illumination for people to safely access the site and perform their work. This typically comes into play on overcast days or during the beginning and end of daylight-saving time, when workers are arriving or leaving the jobsite.
2. When workers are not on-site, the building will have minimal lighting for site security and safety. An activation switch will be installed in the event that our Town’s First Responders team need to access the site for emergencies, the need to inspect that site for safety, or the Construction Team needs to access the site at any time outside of daylight hours.
Saturday Work
The project remains on schedule for substantial construction completion for the New South Kingstown High School Building by the end of Summer 2027 with demolition of the old building and subsequent field & sitework for the new fields beginning shortly thereafter.
As is common in construction, the project must respond to adverse weather events and other unforeseen conditions in real time, which will sometimes require Saturday work. We anticipate the need to complete work occasionally on Saturdays to complete several tasks on the critical path – subject to 24-48 hours’ notice.
As we move forward, we will continue to monitor progress closely and keep you informed. We encourage you to check the project website: http://www.skschoolproject.com regularly, where we post working areas, project photos, and schedules for each upcoming week.
Upcoming Abutters Meeting
We have scheduled our next SKHS Abutters meeting for Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM in the SKHS Cafeteria. Please go ahead and mark this on your calendar — we will confirm the details as they are finalized.
For any concerns please contact Kate Turner at – kate.turner@leftfieldpm.com
Notice updated as of 05/14/2026
Upcoming Events
PLEASE NOTE: Meeting will be held at South Kingstown High School Cafeteria, 215 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.
Project At A Glance
BUDGET
LOCATION
NEW ATHLETIC COMPLEX AT CURTIS CORNER
EDUCATIONAL SPACES
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
AUDITORIUM
BUILDING SYSTEMS
CAREER/VOC TECH SPACES
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Exterior View 1
Exterior View 2
Exterior View 3
Exterior View 4
SKHS Site Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan
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