LTHS Board Discusses Future Of LTHS Central Campus

LOCKPORT, IL — Lockport Township High School will host two upcoming tours of LTHS Central Campus with Superintendent Bob McBride, focusing on the future of the century-old building.

The first tour will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, and another will be offered at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2. Those interested in attending the tour can enter the main entrance of the school at 1222 Jefferson St.

Director of Public Relations Jeannette Castillo said a team of architects from the firm, DLA, will give a presentation and the board will discuss the future of the campus at the monthly Board meeting on Monday.

Castillo said architects will share with the Board and public what they feel is possible to revitalize Central, preserve it as a school building, and keep many of its vintage aspects intact.

"Depending on the Board's direction, this project could range between $35,000,000 and $95,000,000," Castillo said. "This proposed project has the potential to solve a long-standing facilities issue in our community while preserving a part of the community and adding to the opportunities our children have. It is an opportunity to help our community grow."

LTHS Central was first built in 1909, and additions were built in 1930 and 1953, according to the District website. It currently serves as the District's freshman center.