TURNERBATSON recently joined Opelika City Schools, Bailey-Harris Construction Co., and Scout Program Management to celebrate the groundbreaking of Fox Run School’s new addition and renovations. TURNERBATSON project team members Dave Reese, Hannah Burns, and Bob Shoulders participated in the ceremony.

The addition and renovations will consist of approximately 70,000 square feet of new space designed to accommodate two full grades of Opelika students. The building more than doubles the capacity of students and is being built in reaction and anticipation of thriving population growth in the city. The existing facility was completed in 2023 and was designed to house the system’s entire 5^th grade.

The addition to the school will include a two-story classroom wing as well as a new media center designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and student engagement. A new gymnasium and activity room will allow flexible multipurpose space to support student activities. The gymnasium will also function as a storm shelter for additional occupants facility.

Project renovations will include creating a larger dining environment for the existing cafeteria. Site improvements will enhance campus accessibility, circulation, and overall functionality, ensuring the school is well-equipped to serve its growing community for years to come.

Fox Run Principal April Brock, Mayor Eddie Smith, and School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis spoke at the groundbreaking. They complimented the vision of the School Board and City Counsel for its investment in the future of the Opelika community.

Photo credit: Bailey-Harris Construction Co.