MORGAN COUNTY R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT | FEMA SAFE ROOM

Location: Morgan County R-I School District

Size: 25,000 SF; 144’ Diameter

cost: $5,200,000

iDS was hired by the Morgan County R-I School District to create a campus wide master plan. The first project implemented is a new FEMA dome Gymnasium. The project also includes a two-story connector, in which the main attraction is a new Media Center along with a new Concessions on the upper level.

The new competition Gymnasium for the district and community includes a Hall of Fame entry vestibule, an upper level walking track, home and visiting Locker Rooms as well as a Weight Room beneath the walking track. The Stover Dome will seat 900 spectators and protect 1,221 in the event of inclement weather.

The Media Center is designed with 21st-century learning in mind and includes multiple seating zones to allow for various teacher and student interactions. A central Circulation Desk is flanked on either side by a classroom zone and library stacks zone.

Various other master plan projects include a new Vo-Ag Shop, new Elementary secure entry location, and relocated District Offices.