FREEPORT, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- After a year of construction, Freeport High School students got to see the extent of the school's brand new addition on Tuesday.
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With enrollment surpassing 500 students, teachers were forced to share classrooms and several spaces were in need of updating.
The new addition includes seven classrooms, a new cafeteria, and a new fitness center- adding more space and allowing for older rooms to be repurposed. The upgrades were paid for with a more than $14million bond.
Freeport High School's Principal said the project was long overdue and provides a better learning environment.
"One of the things you hear alumni say is that this building hasn't changed since they were in school a long time ago," said Principal Jen Gulko. "So, it's been a long time coming in the eyes of our alumni to have a new space."
The town of Freeport will now vote on January 10th on whether to fund a bond for a new track and field at Freeport High School.