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A new multi-purpose room was completed and unveiled at Claremont Middle School on August 17, 2024, replacing the cafeteria destroyed by fire. The new structure includes a kitchen, stage platform, classrooms, and updated landscaping.
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The proposed 1987-88 City Budget calls for 'replacement of the Rockridge Library,' potentially involving leasing or purchasing a new building in the Rockridge area, partially funded over two years in the Capital Improvement Program.
Rockridge Library relocated to a temporary portable at Claremont Middle School while a permanent site is sought. No permanent site decided; staff soliciting community suggestions via a survey in the October issue.
Claremont Middle School was receiving CalTrans 4th Bore tunnel mitigation funds for campus improvements including HVAC, gate restoration, bioswale, and tree planting. Work was underway.
Oakland Unified School District planning to replace the fire-ravaged cafeteria and kitchen (destroyed February 2015) and build a new gymnasium and other campus improvements at Claremont Middle School, with a $5.5 million budget. Two site plan options were presented to the community.
Second public meeting announced for the Claremont Middle School construction project, focused on replacing the fire-destroyed cafeteria and kitchen, installing a new turf field and gym, and upgrading the performing arts space. Meeting scheduled for September 29, 6:30 p.m. in the school's Band Room.
A letter to the editor proposes converting approximately two acres of excess lower-level BART parking area north and south of the elevated highway near Claremont Middle School into a community garden, modeled on North Berkeley's MLK Jr. Middle School Edible Schoolyard Community Garden. Author suggests BART/Caltrans lease the land to the school for a nominal cost.
Replacement of the Claremont Middle School cafeteria, which burned down ten years prior, with a new Multipurpose Room. Construction began in summer 2022 after three bond measures raised $21 million. The building includes a cafeteria, kitchen, stage platform, sports field, and strengthened classrooms. Ribbon-cutting was expected in early May 2024.
A new multi-purpose room was completed and unveiled at Claremont Middle School on August 17, 2024, replacing the cafeteria destroyed by fire. The new structure includes a kitchen, stage platform, classrooms, and updated landscaping.
“The brand new portable will be delivered about September 14, and plans are for it to open on October 6 (assuming all goes well).”1987_09 - news report
“At this point, no permanent site has been decided on for the library, and staff is considering all suggestions.”1987_09 - news report
“Separately, the school is expected to see a new turf field installed next summer as part of a district-wide project.”2016_05 - Planning Begins for Claremont MS Fire Damage Recovery, page 5
“The budget for the project is currently $5.5 million, said Susannah Meek, the project's architect.”2016_05 - Planning Begins for Claremont MS Fire Damage Recovery, page 5
“Beginning in 2016, three bond measures were passed to provide funds for the cafeteria's transformation. They raised $21 million for the project, money separate from the Oakland Unified School District Budget.”2024_04 - Carol Kasparek, Claremont Middle School Gets Creative With New Space