McKinley High School moves to temporary location as campus undergoes renovation
The move is necessary due to McKinley undergoing renovations.
School officials announced that their last day at 800 East McKinley Street will be Wednesday, June 18.
After that, McKinley will be located at Kenilworth Middle School. The address is 7600 Boone Drive.
According to East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, the renovations and improvements are a part of a tax plan approved by voters.
While construction is ongoing, students from McKinley High will attend classes at Kenilworth for two years.
EBR Schools said they will be reimagining the exterior of the building, renovating some interior spaces, along with other projects.
The school system confirmed that there will be a community meeting in the future where architectural renderings will be shown to the public.
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If you have any questions, you can reach the school at 225-344-7696.
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