New Meadowbrook Gym Open House Showcases $94.9M Build 28 Initiative

NORTHBROOK, IL — As part of a continued rollout of its $94.9 million Build 28 initiative, Northbrook School District 28 officials are inviting families, staff and community members to an open house at the future new Meadowbrook School building.

The event, scheduled for April 9, will showcase the completion of the school's new gymnasium. The open house will run from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at 1600 Walters Ave.

The district said the open house will give visitors a chance to tour the facility, explore its features and see how the new space will be used at the school.

The completion of the gymnasium is the first step in the construction of a new Meadowbrook school, which is expected to be completed in August 2027.

Last April, Northbrook voters approved a nearly $95 million referendum intended to make building improvements at four District 28 schools. Known as Build 28, the 10-year facilities master plan will also utilize an additional $20 million from the district's operating funds.

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The projects included in the referendum were developed with community input as part of the district's Building Tomorrow Together community engagement program.

The district is working with DLA Architects out of Itasca to complete the projects. Each construction area will be enclosed and separated from students, staff, and daily school activities during the construction projects.

According to the district, here's the latest breakdown of what's happening at each school:

• Northbrook Junior High School (built in 1959)
  Total cost: $20.6 million
  Major projects include:
  - build a cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium)
  - renovate the current cafeteria to create additional classroom space
  - renovate the school's main entry and office areas to improve accessibility and security
  - add accessible student and staff bathrooms
  - replace HVAC units
  Projected timeline: construction begins between November 2026 and March 2027; work completed August 2028
• Greenbriar School (built in 1949)
  Total cost: $20.3 million
  Major projects include:
  - Build a new classroom wing addition behind the gymnasium to replace the 75-year-old classroom wing along Greenbriar Lane
  - Build a cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium)
  - Renovate existing multipurpose room/cafeteria and adjacent classrooms
  - Update fire alarm, sprinkler, and P.A. systems
  - Update playgrounds and improve accessibility
  Projected timeline: construction begins between April and June 2026; Phase 1 of construction is completed between February 2027 and April 2027; Phase 2 of construction is completed by February 2028
• Meadowbrook School (current building was built in 1955)
  Total cost: $56 million
  Major projects include:
  - construction of a new school which will create additional classroom and flexible learning space; a cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium)
  - expanded play areas for students
  - additional parking for staff and visitors
  - improved traffic circulation
  - abundance of natural light and geothermal system.
  Projected timeline: gymnasium construction began August 2025; gymnasium completed and construction of the new Meadowbrook School begins March 2026; new school completed August 2027
• Westmoor School (built in 1966)
  Total cost: $13.7 million
  Major projects include:
  - Build a cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium)
  - Add hard surface play area outside
  - Renovate existing bathrooms throughout the building for ADA compliance
  - Remodel existing multipurpose room to classrooms and new ADA-compliant bathroom
  - Replace old playground equipment and improve accessibility
  Projected timeline: construction begins between April 2026 and June 2026; construction completed between February 2027 and April 2027