Henry Hudson Regional High School Student Council

Henry Hudson Celebrates Groundbreaking
Addition & Renovations for Regional School District

State provides $4.3 million for Monmouth County Project

Highland, NJ (September 10, 2003) - Local, state and school officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking today for a $14.6 million addition and renovations to Henry Hudson Regional High School in Highlands, Monmouth County. The educational expansion will include science labs, a cafetorium, health, safety and system upgrades. The State will fund $4.3 million toward the construction costs.

The funding is part of an $8.6 billion school construction program that will help to revitalize the community, bringing jobs and targeted growth to the area.

"This high school expansion in Highlands represents New Jersey's continued commitment to our children. We are living up to our most important obligation by providing 21st century facilities to ensure that every child has the opportunity to get the education they deserve and the skills necessary to start school," said Governor McGreevey.

School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Zychowski

"The state is committed to improving school facilities for New Jersey students in a cost-effective, streamlined and efficient manner. School buildings must be designed to provide access to modern technology and a thoughtful environment which is conducive to student achievement," he added.

"This project is another example of the collaborative efforts between the Boroughs of Atlantic Highlands and Highlands and the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education and their commitment to educational excellence. The new construction and renovations will enable the faculty and staff to create new learning opportunities and enhance extra and co-curricular experiences ensuring that Henry Hudson students receive a quality education and are prepared for a changing technological society," stated regional school district Superintendent Dr. Brian Zychowski.

The project involves new construction of a 26,200 square-foot addition to the 475-student high school at One Grand Tour. It will include two science labs with a shared prep room, one science demonstration room, a cafetorium with stage, a serving kitchen, faculty dining area and new media center. Presently, there are 34 classrooms. Renovations will include the reconfiguration of classroom space, refurbishing of the music room, replacement of the fire alarm system, upgrades of the HVAC and security system, sidewalk replacement and additional lighting.

"This project is an example of the progress made in the implementation of the state's historic school construction initiative. This is one of many that will be built under the educational facilities law," said Alfred McNeill CEO New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation (SCC).

Under the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act, SCC is responsible for school projects throughout the State. The program is the largest public construction program ever undertaken by the State of New Jersey and represents one of the largest programs of its type ever undertaken in the nation.

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