Construction Underway for North Ridgeville's New High School and Bus Garage

In August, the North Ridgeville City School District broke ground on a brand new, innovative high school building that will open for the 2028-2029 school year. Superintendent Roxann Ramsey-Caserio says, “This collegiate-like facility will accommodate our growing population, enhance our programming and offer a variety of educational spaces for our staff and students.”

A new performing arts center will be the stage for courses in directing, lighting and design, acting and choreography. A state-of-the-art natatorium will support the school’s swim team and open other opportunities. “We already have interest from local schools and other organizations to rent the pool, which will provide income,” Ramsey-Caserio says. 

Also taking place on campus, construction for a new transportation and maintenance facility. This building is on track for completion in January 2026. This complex will house the current fleet of 60 buses plus have space for 20 more. It will also feature four bays for bus repairs and maintenance and a drive-through bus-washing station. This new building is imperative for maintenance and prolonging the service life of the vehicles.

These construction projects are the result of residents passing a $143 million bond issue in November 2023. ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) in Willoughby and Hammond Construction in Uniontown are handling these projects. 

Ramsey-Caserio says, “We are eager to see these projects come to life and the lasting impact they will have on our community. With the expanded opportunities this new space will provide, our students will truly have the power to design their preferred future.”