Support Us Button Widget

Understanding Fayette County School’s District Facility Plan

Learn when new school construction, renovations, and maintenance projects are expected to be rolled out.

LEX Fayette County Public Schools District Office

FCPS is focusing on supporting the wellness of students and staff with this tentative budget. | Photo provided by FCPS

Table of Contents

On June 26, the Fayette County School Board released a recommended timeline for proposed improvements to some of our local public schools. Let’s break them down, shall we?

Phase 1 (Fall 2023)

  • $41 million for a new elementary school in Masterson Station
  • $57 million for a new Rise STEM Academy for Girls
  • $146 million for a new Henry Clay High School

Phase 2 (Fall 2024)

  • $11 million for Liberty Road bus garage renovations
  • $41 million for new Polo Club elementary school
  • $108 million for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School renovations

Phase 3 (Fall 2025)

  • $39 million for Southern Middle School renovations
  • $41 million for Winburn Middle School renovations
  • $45 million for Beaumont Middle School renovations

There is also an additional $15 million planned for maintenance projects across various schools.

Share your thoughts at the next public hearing on Tuesday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ambrose Building at 128 Walton Ave.

More from LEXtoday
Potholes happen, but fixing them starts with a simple report. Here’s how to alert the right team and keep Lexington’s streets in better shape.
Explore these dog-friendly places in LEX — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
Lace up for a little pre-feast fitness. Local races across Central Kentucky are bringing runners, walkers, and families together to celebrate the season.
Help keep Lexington’s waterways clean by painting a local storm drain with important pollution prevention messaging.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
From downtown stops to airport routes, Lextran makes navigating the city simple. Learn how to plan your trip, find fares, and make the most of public transit.
Stock up on fresh, local flavors at Lexington’s top farm shops. Family farms and markets offer seasonal picks and homemade treats.
From tiny homes to 21c, Lexington is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.