At Helmsburg School & Community Lab, we are dedicated to empowering the Helmsburg community through education, innovation, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space for people of all ages to learn, grow, and connect. Join us as we work together to make a positive impact in the Helmsburg area and beyond.
Our plan is still in progress, but please contact us if you would like to see the fully documented project plan.
Timeline:
February 2024: An advisory board is created, more detailed estimates are drawn up. Advisory board starts meetings to prepare for funding asks.
January 2024: Team begins walkthroughs of the space with construction teams to better understand the potential. A draft of a plan is created. Alice Susemichel from BCCF, Emily Tracy - Superintendent, Don Waltman - construction, and John Tiernan - get involved to help us create better estimates. Plans get drafted and expanded to include a art, music, and culinary lab.
November 2023: Kirstie Tiernan has an idea about creating a tech lab for Helmsbug School. Gets in touch with Kelli Bruner, Jeff Clark, and Derek Middleton who brainstorm inquiring about the Beamery space. Kirstie gets in touch with David Watters who is interested in using the 8,000 square feet of unused space he has for the lab.
We would love to hear from you.