While honoring two education champions, the Northboro Elementary Montessori Magnet School will dedicate its new facility Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM. With the dedication, the Northboro Learning Community and Principal Dr. Moneek Scott-McTier will be “Preserving the Past, Celebrating the Present and Building the Future.” The late William Holland and Maria Montessori will be honored as “Champions for Excellence and Equality in Education.”
“This has been a long time coming, and we are elated to finally celebrate the completion of our modernization project. Both Hedrick Brothers and BRPH have given us a final product that pays homage to the historical charm of the ole’ Northboro, but distinctly provides an improved environment for technology integration and enhanced classroom instruction. During this dedication, we will also recognize William Holland and Maria Montessori for their legacy of excellence and equality. Our students will express their appreciation for the past while honoring the possibilities of the future,” said Northboro Principal Dr. Moneek Scott-McTier.
The $25 million modernized and restored West Palm Beach school was built by Hedrick Brothers Construction and designed by BRPH Architects-Engineers. The school reopened its doors this past August with the project coming in on schedule and within budget. It recently received the prestigious LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) under the LEED for School category. Northboro Elementary joins the ranks as one of only seventeen schools throughout the United States, and one of only four public schools in Florida to be a USGBC Gold certified school larger than 100,000 SF.
The School District has built 91 new and replacement schools since 2000.
A school tour will be given following the program. For more information please contact Ana Ortiz at 561-494-1613 or ortiza@palmbeach.k12.fl.us .