Welcome to the new Pawtucket High School Construction Project webpage! This page is dedicated to keeping our community informed and engaged as we build the future of education. With every step of this exciting construction journey, we aim to create a modern, safe, and inspiring space for students, staff, and families alike. Here, you’ll find important updates, progress reports, timelines, and key details about how this project will shape our school’s growth for years to come. Stay connected and be a part of the transformation as we build a brighter tomorrow for our students today.
We are thrilled to announce the official groundbreaking event for the new high school, will take place on April 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This milestone event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community, and we invite all students, families, and community members to join us in celebrating this historic moment.
High-level facts about the project:
• Uniting Tolman Senior High School and Shea Senior High School into a Unified Campus
• Future home to approximately 2,100 students
• New school building will be approximately 375,000 GSF
• Integrated high school offering academic programs and career & technical education programs
• Features a “marketplace” for community engagement
• Total Project Budget is $326M
"The new Unified High School represents a significant commitment to the future of our students, providing them with a dynamic and enriching educational setting that fosters academic excellence, innovation, and community pride. While we honor and cherish the memories of McCoy Stadium, a beloved landmark in our city's history, we are now pouring that same passion, dedication, and spirit into our students. The opening of the new high school will feature Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to provide invaluable opportunities for students, marking an exciting step forward in educational development. This new high school will serve as a foundation for opportunity, equity, and success, ensuring that every student is prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world."
