At a recent Pennsbury School Board meeting, details were discussed for the new high school building spanning 495,000 square feet that will cost $269.5 million, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch.  

The new building, designed by KCBA Architects, will replace the district’s Pennsbury East and West campuses, grouping the high schoolers together.  

Mike Strohecker, KCBA’s Director of Design, outlined their current plans for the new building, which is anticipated to hold around 2,800 to 3,000 students.  

The high school will include modernized learning spaces and improved security measures, including a vestibule with bulletproof glass at the entrances. 

In addition, 300 security cameras will be installed and monitored by two security offices; classrooms will have windows designed to crack but not shatter if struck; and more secure visitor check-in procedures will be put in place.  

Pennsbury School District is looking for potential contractors to bid on the project. Bids are anticipated to be released early next year.  

The new building will also feature a three-story academic wing, an updated athletic facility with a pool, and a 1,000-seat auditorium. 

The project is expected to be completed in 2029.

Read more about the new Pennsbury High School building in Fairless Hills and the new features it will include in Patch.  

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