The Palm Beach School Board voted to renovate Jupiter Elementary School that was built in 1927. The board will spend $6.4 million to include more classroom space and repair the building’s interiors.
The restoration is not only seen as a way to improve the students’ learning environment but also as a way to preserve Jupiter’s history. Many residents have made contributions to the Save Old Jupiter School task force. The town itself as donated $110,000 to the effort.
The school board agreed work with Hedrick Bros. Construction to begin the renovations and upgrades in the two-story building that covers 17,400 square feet. The Jupiter school will include 164 student stations such as classrooms and laboratories.
The building has also been used as a hurricane shelter in recent years and an assembly place for residents. It is an “A” rated public school located near many affordable homes in Jupiter.
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