Thornton Middle School Conversion
April 28, 2023
Dear Thornton Community,
Fremont Unified School District thanks the Thornton staff, students, families, contractors and community members for their partnership and patience while the campus is under construction.
We look forward to welcoming 6th grade students to Thornton Middle School for the 2023-24 school year!
Current Projects
New Administration/Library Building
The new administration and library building is located at the front and center of campus.
In recent weeks, underground sitework (irrigation, electrical, plumbing) were completed, the first floor fire water line was installed, and roof insulation was completed.
In the coming weeks, first and second floor mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in will begin, along with installation of windows, door frames and the second floor fire water line, and the elevator shaft will be insulated.
Modernizations of Existing Facilities
In recent weeks, interior painting and window trim were completed, and IT fiber cabling was installed in buildings 3 & 7.
In the coming weeks, casework and flooring installation will continue, and the grading of the East Parking Lot (8th Grade Loop), and installation of power and the fire alarm will begin.
Thornton Middle School Conversion Project Overview
Construction began at Thornton in 2020 with a scope that includes: construction of five classroom/lab buildings, construction of administration and library buildings, modernization of existing buildings, and various site improvements.
Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2023.
Thank You for Your Support
Our community generously supported the $650 million Measure E Bond in 2014 to build and improve facilities.
The scope of the bond work includes upgrading and repairing neighborhood schools by updating technology and aging classrooms; upgrading electrical wiring to current safety codes; fixing or replacing leaky roofs, aging plumbing and restrooms; removing asbestos; and repairing, constructing and acquiring equipment, classrooms, sites and facilities.
FUSD Middle School Conversion Timeline
Fall 2019: Walters Middle School welcomed 6th grade students
Fall 2020: Horner Middle School welcomed 6th grade students during distance learning
Fall 2021: Horner 6th-8th grade students returned to campus, Hopkins 7th-8th grade students moved to Bringhurst campus while Hopkins was under construction
Fall 2022: Hopkins Junior High campus reopened for 7th-8th grade students
Spring 2023: Information meetings will be held for staff, students and families moving
to Centerville, Hopkins or Thornton for the 2023-2024 school year
Fall 2023: Centerville, Hopkins and Thornton middle schools will welcome 6th grade students