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Historic Rockwood School Campus

In June 2021, the governing board of RPA acquired the Historic Rockwood School Campus.

The original building, which continues to accommodate the main office and five classrooms, was inaugurated as "Rockwood School" in 1921. Over the course of the subsequent century, the campus has fulfilled various roles within the Rockwood community, functioning as an elementary school, a middle school, a private K-12 institution, and now a public K-5 charter school.

Following years of neglect, the campus, now consisting of six separate buildings, was in a state of significant disrepair at the time of acquisition. In January 2022, after suffering extensive damage from winter storms, school officials initiated a comprehensive restoration project (estimated investment $6,000,000) to return the campus facilities to their original condition and purpose.

Restoring the school's interior spaces following the storm damage was our top priority. By leveraging the school's resources alongside insurance funds, we efficiently revitalized the hallways, classrooms, offices, and communal areas.

The original gymnasium structure of the school was in such a state of disrepair that it was deemed unusable. We expected that demolition would be necessary. However, through collaboration with community partners, we successfully secured $400,000 for repairs and improvements, which facilitated the opening of The Hope Center in March 2023. This center offers a healthy, safe, and supportive environment for children to gather six evenings a week.